Adriana R. Samano
Phone: 781-***-****
*******.******@*****.***
Clovis, CA 93619
Education
MSN MCPHS University, Family Nurse Practitioner May 2018
Capstone: “Parental Access to Technology and Effect on Vaccine Adherence”
Sigma Theta Tau International
BSN MCPHS University, Registered Nurse December 2015
Capstone: “Diabetes Prevention with Lifestyle Intervention Among Latino Elders”
BA Boston University, Italian Language and Literature and Hispanic Studies September 2008
Italian Consulate Award
License and Certifications
FNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Issued: July 2018
RN License, State of Massachusetts, License Number: RN2298615, Issued: February 2015
BLS Certified, American Heart Association, February 2018-February 2020
Ordained Minister, Open Door Ministries Inc., 2012-Present
Honors and Awards
Sigma Theta Tau International Inductee 2018
Awarded to graduate students who exemplify excellence in nursing knowledge, clinical practice, and leadership.
Italian Consulate Award 2008
Awarded to the student who exemplified academic excellence in Italian culture, language, and literature.
Clinical Experience
Geriatrics, Boston Medical Center 01/2018-04/2018
Preceptor: Aisling Flanagan-Hickey, FNP
Clinical Objectives Met:
oPerformed a history and physical on an older adult patient as part of a well visit.
oPerformed a problem-focused history and physical on an older adult patient during an episodic visit.
oAssisted older patients in learning specific information or skills by designing a learning plan that is comprised of sequential, cumulative steps and that acknowledges relapse and the need for practice, reinforcement, support, and re-teaching when necessary.
Pediatrics and Ob/Gyn, Boston Medical Center 09/2017-12/2017
Preceptors: Eunice Macallister, FNP – Ob/Gyn
Christa Jean Baptiste, FNP- Pediatrics
Clinical Objectives Met:
oPerformed a history and physical on a pediatric patient as part of a well-child visit.
oPerformed a problem-focused history and physical on a pediatric patient during an episodic visit.
oPerformed a history and physical on an OB-GYN patient.
oProvided anticipatory guidance and counseling to promote health, reduce risk factors, and prevent disease based on age, developmental stage, family history, and ethnicity.
Adult, Boston Medical Center 05/2017-08/2017
Preceptors: Michele McMurray, FNP
Clinical Objectives Met:
oPerformed a history and physical on an adult patient as part of a well visit.
oPerformed a problem-focused history and physical on an adult patient during an episodic visit.
oAnalyzed and interpreted history, including presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses.
oDiagnosed and managed acute and chronic conditions while attending to the patient’s response to the illness experience.
oEvaluated results of interventions using accepted outcome criteria, revises the plan accordingly, and consults/refers when needed
Advanced Health Assessment, Boston Medical Center 01/2017-05/2017
Preceptors: Michele McMurray, FNP
Clinical Objectives Met:
oCompiled a comprehensive database, including age-appropriate history, physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic studies.
oDevised ways to modify the history, physical examination, and health screening according to age, developmental status, culture, language and mental health status of the patient.
oDescribed advanced assessment techniques, and document findings, specific to the various systems presented in this course.
oDeveloped a format for presenting and displaying an organized and complete oral and written summary of the database and problem list
Professional Experience
Charles River Community Health, Allston, MA May 2015 to July 2018
Triage Nurse
Assessed patients' medical problems and complaints by phone and in person. Provides information and advice for home treatment when indicated.
Arranged for evaluation by a provider when indicated either by scheduling an appointment or telephone follow-up.
Educated patients and families by phone and in the Health Center about minor illnesses, medication usage, health maintenance needs, blood sugar monitoring, nebulizer usage and other prescribed health care regimens.
Appropriately worked within various managed care systems to make triage decisions.
Routinely monitored patient flow during clinical sessions.
Reviewed lab results daily.
Educated patients on colonoscopy relevance, procedure and preparation
Handled request for prescription renewals.
Performed injections, diagnostic tests and procedures as necessary.
Participated in Quality Assurance activities.
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA April 2015 to November 2016
Inpatient Nurse
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolved patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Presentations
Poster Presentation, “Parental Access to Technology and Its Effect on Vaccine Adherence”, WorldHealthcare Information Technology, Aug 2018, Paris, France.
Professional Training
Telemetry Seminar
Boston Medical Center
March 2016
Community Service
Open Door Ministries
Ordained Minister, Various Locations Worldwide
Outreach leader for disadvantage youth and children
Worship Leader
Panera Dough Nation Bread Ministry
oDonations of bread to homeless/families in need
Mission Trips: Equatorial Guinea, Dominican Republic, Italy
Languages
English: Native Language
Spanish: Native Language
Italian: Native Language
French: Intermediate Listener, Novice Speaker, Advanced Reading and Writing
Computer Skills
Applications: Microsoft Office, Centricity, NextGen, Epic, PowerChart, LMR, MediTech, LexiComp, Nehen
Platforms: Windows, Apple, Citrix
References
Provided Upon Request