Nurse Practitioner Registered

Rose F. Toussaint, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C

**** ********** ***** ******, **********, FL 33463

561-***-**** ● *******.****@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with six years of nursing experience in varied settings. Perform a board range of professional care in areas such as ICU, telemetry, medical surgical, orthopedics, surgery and long-term care. Passionate about healthcare with strong communication and leadership skills.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner 3/2018

South University West Palm Beach

Bachelor Science of Nursing 5/2012

Nova Southeastern University Davie, FL

Associate of Arts 12/2009

Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

AANP certified as Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida State Registered Nurse License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner Practicum 01/2017 - 03/2018

Coastal Internal Medicine of Jupiter

Florida Department of Health

Wellington Family Practice

Women’s Health

Seitz Pediatrics

Conducted physical examinations, assisted with diagnoses and treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients, under the supervision of physicians and Nurse Practitioners.

Promoted preventive and health maintenance care.

Interpreted diagnostic tests such as X-rays, EKG, Influenza and rapid strep, as well as monitored effectiveness of interventions.

Educated patients about proper use of prescription drugs, as well preventing the spread of disease.

Performed procedures such digital rectal exam, pap smears, staples and suture removal, incision and drainage.

Documented patient visits using electronic medical records

Performed initial/annual GYN examinations.

Provided sexual health educations, STI screening and counseling and birth control methods.

Assisted physician with procedures such as IUD insertions and removals, Nexplanon insertions and removals, colposcopy and endometrial biopsies.

Obstetrics care included prenatal care, measured and monitored fundal height, doppler fetal heart tones and performed post-partum assessments.

Conducted pediatric physical exams and age-appropriate screenings such as blood pressure, lipids, eye exams and hearing tests.

Completed paperwork for school sports and camp physicals.

Obtained relevant health history, computerized charting.

Educated parents about immunizations, child safety and developmental milestones.

Interpreted diagnostic tests, labs and made differential diagnoses.

Performed newborn assessments.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Bethesda Memorial Hospital

ICU, Orthopedic RN 05/2017 - current

Provide special services for pre-op and post-op patients.

Prepare, monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as arterial pressures, ventilators, IV drips and respond to life-saving situations.

Care for and discontinue chest tubes and drainage devices, monitor temporary pacing, epidural and PCA.

Educate patients and families regarding various diagnosis, treatments, procedures and medications

Coordinate with various departments and physicians to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

Select Specialty Hospital

ICU, Telemetry, medical surgical, pre and post-operative RN 02/2015 - current

Assess, plan, and evaluate the nursing care needs of patients, manage patient's pain, and monitor cardiac status.

Monitor patients before, during and after invasive procedures.

Educate patient about new medications and post-operative instructions.

Administer prescribed medications and monitor vital signs.

Check PEG-tube placements, residual and administer feeding and medication through PEG tubes.

Provide adequate tracheotomy care, e.g. dressing changes and suctioning, Foley insertion and care.

Monitor patients on heparin, epinephrine and cardizem drips.

Precept nursing students and new employees.

First Stat Agency ICU, Telemetry, Medical Surgical RN 11/2012 - 12/2016

West Palm Hospital, Kindred Hospital

Performed focus/head-to-toe assessments and carry out appropriate interventions.

Confirmed medication distribution schedules to ensure accuracy.

Developed, implemented and monitored patient care programs.

Alerted physicians to any changes in patient conditions.

Administered medications as ordered (PO, IV, IV push, IM, SQ, Intradermal).

Maintained patients’ confidentiality and proper documentation.

Educated new diagnosed patients about their disease process and management.

Instructed patients about infection control, fall preventions and bleeding precautions.

Interacted with patients and families and provided answers to questions.

Worked with medical team to develop patient treatment and care plans.

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