SHINU ELIAS, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C
***** Vallonia Drive *Cary, North Carolina *27519
**********@*****.*** *919-***-****
Professional Summary
Seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner in any facility that diagnoses and manages both complex and common medical and surgical problems in young adult, adult, and geriatric patients. Professional Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner and 16 years of clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Enthusiastic with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic.
Skills
Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner
Successful assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of adult illnesses
Wound care management
Comprehensive and focused physical assessments
EKG interpretation
Venipuncture expert
Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, 12/2017
Duke University School of Nursing
Durham, North Carolina
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty
GPA 3.8
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 5/2002
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing
New Delhi, India
BSN
Professional Experience
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
Cary Family Practice & Walk in Clinic, 8/2018 to Present
Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process
Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
Emphasize preventative care and disease management
Conduct comprehensive physical exams for aging patients, and managing problems associated co-morbidities
Prescribe medications
Provide annual gynecological including pelvic exams, microscopic diagnostic testing, disease prevention, menopausal management, and family planning services.
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry,
Durham VA, 7/2013 to Present
Durham, North Carolina
Demonstrate clinical excellence caring for patients with complex health needs, utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement with ongoing evaluation
Perform both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient's condition
Fulfills duties as Charge Nurse and resource for staff, ensuring completion of patient care and functioning of unit, facilitated movement of patients from one level of care to another
Spearheaded a Quiet Time Project to improve patient rest and lessen interruptions on the unit to facilitate a healing environment
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Durham Regional Hospital (Duke University Health System), 9/2008 to 6/2013
Durham, North Carolina
Responsible for close monitoring of patients pre-& Postoperative Open heart, MI Screening, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures
Demonstrated concise and professional communication with physicians, reporting changes in condition and appropriate interventions
Served as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired RN staff
Served on hospital safety committee and supported the hospital wide program to minimize medication errors
Registered Nurse, CV Step Down Unit
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute, 1/2005 to 8/2008
Fort Pierce, Florida
Provided highly skilled care for complex cardiac patients
Performed accurate assessment with ability to rapidly recognize change and adjust care as indicated
Served as charge nurse, preceptor and direct care provider in 40 bedded CVSDU
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Recovery Room
Escorts Heart Institute & Research Center, 8/2002 to 7/2004
New Delhi, India
Provided comprehensive patient assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, plan of care, interventions, evaluation, and documentation of patient care
Efficient in preparation of post-operative unit, receiving cardiac surgical patients, invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Demonstrated critical care nursing skills in taking care of high acuity and fast paced Cardiac Recovery Room patients: CABG, MVR, AVR, Robotic surgeries
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, AACN
North Carolina Nurses Association, NCNA
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP, Family Nurse Practitioner, issued 3/2018, current
Basic Life Support, BLS, current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS
Progressive Care Certification in Nursing, PCCN
Licensure
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN, State of North Carolina, issued 6/2018, current
Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, issued 8/2008, current
Interests
* Quality Improvement Projects