Dedicated, highly motivated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of direct patient care experience. A diverse Background in geriatric care, acute rehabilitation nursing, medical-surgical nursing, intermediate nursing care and telemetry. Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach.
2014 – 2016: Walden University / MSN
2010 – 2010: Coppin States University / BSN
2006 – 2009: Prince George’s Community College / Associate Degree
-Board- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
-DEA / CDS
-Registered Nurse State of MD
-ACLS / BLS (Current)
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January 2018 – Present: Turning Point Clinic
Nurse Practitioner:
-Perform Annual history and physical to Opiate dependent patients on Methadone or Suboxone.
-Assess patient for physiological dependence and length of history of addiction
-Assess criteria for admission
-Review patient’s routine labs and test studies
-Provide education about risks associated with illicit drug use
March 2018 – present: Dr. Bodjan Office
-Help patients manage acute and chronic illnesses
-Conduct physical exams and perform diagnostic tests and procedures
-Diagnosis and treatment
-Engaging patients in their care, helping them to understand their illness and practical measures they can take for improvements
April 2013 – present: University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Clinical Nurse:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care and emotional care to critically ill patients with varying diagnoses.
-Interact with patients and their families to provide support.
-Ensure two –ways communication with Providers about the patient’s status, serve as patient’s advocate
- IV Therapy
-Peritoneal Dialysis
- TPN / PPN
-Wound Care
-Act as Charge Nurse or preceptor for new nurses
Oct 2010 – Feb 2013: Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Chronic Hospital
Clinical Nurse:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care and emotional care to critically ill patients with varying diagnoses.
-Interact with patients and their families to provide support.
-Ensure two –ways communication with Providers regarding the patient’s status, serve as patient’s advocate.
-IV Therapy
-Peritoneal Dialysis
- TPN / PPN
-Wound Care
-Act as Charge Nurse or preceptor for new nurses
August 09 – Present: Future Care Chesapeake
Registered Nurse
-Teaching, and counseling patients and their family.
-Documentation of medical history and current symptoms.
- Administration of treatments, medications, and/or rehabilitation.
-Admission and discharge.
-Assessment and intervention.
-Communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.
-Delegation.
-Wound care / Wound Vac
-Tracheostomy care, Monitor, and Maintenance
-Phlebotomy
Nov 2005 – Jul 09: Future Care Chesapeake
Nurse Assistant
-Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff. Assist Patient with active and passive ROM.
-Groom, shave, dress, feeding and/or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination. Clean rooms and change linens.
-Turn and re-position bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Answer patients' call signals.
Dr. Desai, Internal Medicine (288 clinical hours)
-Advance Practice Care of Adult
-Direct Care Role in Health Promotion
Cheryl Ruddick, CRNP, Premier Pediatrics (144 clinical hours)
-Primary Care of Adult and Child
Dr. Renee Milligan, DNP, Pregnancy Aid Center (144 Clinical hours)
Nurse – Practitioner Student
-Performed Patient examinations, Obtained medical histories, and assessed patient status.
-Collaborated with supervising Providers to make treatment recommendations. Ordered labs and other diagnostic tests.
-Delivered patient education on various topics ranging from disease prevention and health promotion to proper medication usage and nutrition.
-Maryland State Senatorial Scholarship
-Dean’s list
-Mary Mahoney Honor Society
-Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
-American Nurse Association