Registered Nurse Practitioner

HEIDI PALIPCHAK, MSN, FNP-BC

**** **** ****** ******* ****, Lakeland, Florida 33810

330-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered nurse for five years in the acute care setting at Lakeland Regional Health. Extensively trained in Cerner, Epic, and Practice Fusion electronic medical record systems. Attended to a wide range of patients and skillfully conducted physical examinations. Qualified to provide cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and gynecologic postoperative care, and manage stroke patients.

Throughout my career and education, I have developed excellent communication skills by answering patients’ queries and concerns satisfactorily. I am a motivated and dedicated learner, an inspirational leader, as well as team collaborator. As a health care provider, I am determined to deliver the best patient care experience and outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2013 Present

Registered Nurse, Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Full time, day shift

PCU Cardiovascular/Thoracic/Stroke Unit

Progressive care for recovering cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients including CABG, carotid endarterectomies, femoral popliteal bypass, and thoracic surgery.

Progressive care for stroke patients including TIA, CVA, and hemorrhagic strokes.

Care for gynecological surgical patients, ectopic pregnancies, and other gynecological issues, as well as other overflow medical/surgical patients.

Other patient population includes CHF exacerbation, chest pain observation, STEMI and NSTEMI care, COPD exacerbation, pulmonary hypertension, and hypertensive crises.

Cerner software electronic medical record system.

Measurement and interpretation of telemetry rhythms required.

Trained preceptor for new hire RNs as well as new graduates hired through the nurse residency program

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Obtained May 2013

Obtained December 2017

Current certifications and licenses:

Professional Associations:

Clinical/Practicum Experience: 625 hours

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Youngstown State University

Master’s Science in Nursing; Family Practice, Chamberlain University

Active Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Florida license number: pending. AANPCB certified 2/20/2018

Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing. License: RN9365265.

BLS/AED certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certified

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Active in Position: 2017- Present

Xi Xi Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Active in Position: 2013, 2017-Present

United Based Council: Chairperson

Active in Position: 2016 - Present

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine: Family Practice

Family, Pulmonology, Hematology for underprivileged population

March 2017-April 2017

Your Family Walk-in Clinic: Family Practice

Acutely ill pediatric and adult patients

May 2017- September 2017

Dr. Shani Vaturi Office: Family Practice

Chronic and acute conditions of pediatric and adult patients

October 2017- November 2017

Scholarly Work

Research: Implementing a Mobility Bundle to Decrease Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in the Open-Heart Patient: To be presented at the American Nurses’ Association Conference 3/22/2018-3/23/2018

Professional

References

Carrie Huffstickler, AANP Adult Gerontology ARNP

Treatment Provider at Ideal Image, Primary Care Provider Bond Clinic

Contact information: *******.*@*******.***

Kara Bailey, MSN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN, CCCC

Clinical Nurse Specialist B3, B4 & B5

Certified Chest Pain Coordinator

Contact information: ****.******@*****.*** or 863-***-****

Stacey Wells BSN, RN

Manager CVTSU

Contact information: ******.*****@*****.*** or 863-***-****

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