Amita Aghera, MSN, FNP-C

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Cedar Park, TX-78613

512-***-****

ac5kee@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a Family Nurse Practitioner position with an out- patient clinic where my medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized. I am a dedicated healthcare professional with an impressive amount of medical knowledge and skills demonstrated by 14 years of experience in the healthcare field.

CAREER PROFILE

Fourteen years of experience in providing compassionate nursing services to patients in clinical settings.

Goal directed and result oriented professional with a strong medical background and education.

Proven skilled communicator, persuasive, and adaptable.

Self-motivated with high energy, initiative and focus.

Keen insight into the needs and views of others.

Able to listen into the needs and views of others.

Professional, personable, and articulate in presentation.

Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.

Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.

Strong preceptor skills.

STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Professional Clinical Hours-Clinical Rotations

649.5 Total hours

Pediatrics- 189.6 hours-Dr. Deshpande pediatric practice

1/2/17-2/24/17 (131.4 hours) (twice a week)

8/29/16-10/20/16 (58.2 hours) (once a week)

Family Practice/Primary care/Gynecology- Total 329.2 hours at Premier family physicians

10/25-12/15/16 (126.2 hours) (twice a week)

8/29/16-10/20/16 (73.4 hours) (once a week)

7/5/16-8/23/16 (129.6 hours) (twice a week)

Geriatrics- 130.7 hours- Gracy Woods Nursing & rehabilitation center

3/7/16-4/22/16 (130.7 hours) (twice a week)

North Houston Heart Center, Austin, Texas

12/1997-1/1998

Medical Assistant Internist-Student

Placed holter machine.

Assisted patients with stress test.

Performed finger stick, venipuncture and pro-time.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center, Austin, Texas

5/2009-Present

House Supervisor/ Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse-Step down/Telemetry/Medical surgical unit.

Take care of patients with post- surgical care including cardiac procedures, davinci - prostatectomy, GYN, ENT, orthopedic, transgender reassignment surgeries and with other medical diagnosis.

Medications administration, educate patients with their families on the proper use of braces and orthopedic equipment with a focus on safety and pain management techniques.

Frequently participated in meeting addressing the need to make patient care more consistent by leveraging best practices.

Provided a broad range of general nursing care services in areas of vital signs, EKG, Phlebotomy, catheters, feeding tubes, IV insertion, blood products transfusion, dressing changes, PICC line and central line care.

Adhere to hospital policies and document all conditions, procedures and test results via HMS system.

Trained new staff members.

Oversaw and managed hospital and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, Texas

7/2005-1/2009

Staff Nurse-Critical Care Unit/Step down/Telemetry

Managed care of adult patients with cardiac drips, insulin drip, on tracheostomy, chest tube and wide variety of diagnosis.

Implemented patient care for up to 5-6 patients on telemetry floor.

Per hospital policies facilitated patients’ admissions, transfers and discharge.

Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes. Adhere to JCAHO and HIPPA compliance regulations.

Handled medication administration and patient chart via Meditech system.

Provided a broad range of general nursing care services and assisted in the orientation of new staff members and students.

Pro-Med Medical Care Center, Austin,Texas

8/1999-5/2001

Medical Assistant

Assisted physician with procedures.

Assisted with taking vital signs, reviewing history and physical on charts.

Performed EKG, Audiogram, Spirometry, Tympanogram and Visual screening.

Helped patient before and after exam.

Performed urinalysis, venipuncture, drug screen and finger sticks.

Various Kinds of duties were assigned.

Austin Regional Clinic, Austin,Texas

4/1998-1/1999

Medical Assistant

Administered vaccination.

Assisted physicians and took vital signs.

Helped patient before and after exam.

EDUCATION

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Master of Science in Nursing –Family Nurse Practitioner, online

7/2014-2/2017

University of Kansas Medical Center- School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas, online

1/2006-5/2008

Baccalaureate in Nursing-BSN

Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas

06/2001-05/2004

Associates in Nursing -ADN

Texas School of Business, Houston, Texas ( School is permanently closed)

01/1997-12/1997

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant-Diploma

Phlebotomy Technician-Diploma

Normandale Community College, Bloomington, Minnesota

01/1994-12/1996

Liberal Arts & Science –Associates Degree

CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS

Family Nurse Practitioner license # AP136700 with prescription authority

Texas State Nursing License #709265

NPI number

BLS-Current

ACLS-Current

ORGANIZATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners- Active Membership

OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS

Fluent in foreign Indian languages-Hindi & Gujarati

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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