Nurse Practitioner Medical Assistant
Resume:
Amita Aghera, MSN, FNP-C
Cedar Park, TX-78613
***********@*****.***
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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