DONNA KOSS-BRADISH, ARNP

*** *. ******** **** ******* Hills FL. 34465

724-***-****

ac7rz8@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Experienced Nurse Practitioner, eager to collaborate with patients and families to create and implement treatment plans that will meet combined health care needs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

West Florida Medical Associates & 2017-present

Hernando Medical Center

Family Nurse Practitioner

Obtaining health histories, perform physical exams, evaluate lab tests, collaborate with medical staff in the diagnosis, management, and follow up care of patients in hospital and outpatient setting.

Partnering with patients and families, developing suitable health care plans

Providing health education to patients

Collaborative care with other professional disciplines to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or re-admissions

Rasmussen Community College 2016-2017

Nursing Educator

Class room Instructor for Health Assessment

Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups

Developing teaching plans, assessing effectiveness of teaching plans

Ability to provide strong leadership,

Providing encouragement, passion, and inspiration to new students

IM&P Wellness Center 2015-2017

Family Nurse Practitioner

Obtaining health histories, perform physical exams, evaluate lab tests, collaborate with medical staff in the diagnosis, management, and follow up care of patients in and outpatient setting

Partnering with patients and families, developing suitable health care plans

Educating patients, studying and analyzing test reports and health records of patients

Collaborative care with other professional disciples to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or re-admissions

Southwestern PA Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Ltd 2014- 2015

Family Nurse Practitioner

Patient care outpatient office setting

Patient care inpatient hospital setting

Completion of health history and dictation

Observing and diagnosing health condition of patients

Collaboration of care with multiple professional disciplines

Educating patients, studying and analyzing test reports, and health records of patients

Daily rounding and medical management on patients in hospital setting, chronic care, surgical unit, critical care, emergency department, and express care as needed.

Providing emergent care to acutely ill patients

The Washington Hospital, Washington, PA

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department 2009- 2014

Dual role of clinical patient care and management of daily operations, combined to deliver quality patient care

Budget planning, development, justification and implementation, employee scheduling, problem solving,disciplinary actions, yearly evaluations, and productivity strategies

Maintain a communication system which ensures an accurate and complete flow of information between Director/Manager and approximately 40 individuals on nursing staff

Participate in the organizational process of improvement and regulatory initiatives in collaboration with Director/Manager by identifying opportunities for improvement, developing and implementing action plans, facilitating department quality improvement activities, and communicating data to personnel

Clinical Practice Specialist, Emergency Department 2008-2009

Assess and document the patients’ initial needs and problems on admission by utilizing the skills of physical assessment, therapeutic communication, interview, and observation

Analyze and synthesize assessment data for the development of a comprehensive plan of care that reflects a seamless continuum

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and education appropriate to age of patients served

Act as a patient advocate with the MD and other team members regarding patient needs and progress toward achievement of outcomes

Recognize emergency situations and initiate proper action in timely manner

Modify nursing care activities based on patient response to therapeutic interventions consider change based on patients’ needs, patient/family preferences, and emergency situations

Clinical Educator, Cardiac Services 2007-2008

Assist nurses with educational needs and evaluate outcomes

Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development

Develop/coordinate education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab 2005-2007

Facilitate pre- and post-procedure care to patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures including: diagnostic coronary angiograms, right and left heart studies, intra-aortic balloon pump placement, and percutaneous coronary angioplasties utilizing a variety of technologies

Collaborate with the cardiologists to assure all needed information and consent are completed and available prior to procedure

Utilize specialized equipment including: IV pumps, hemodynamic recording equipment, ACT analyzer, Oximeters, Doppler, temporary transvenous pacemaker, external transcutaneous pacemaker, cardiac monitors, Zoll Defibrillator

Staff Nurse, Critical Care Unit 2001-2005

Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the critical coronary care unit

Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition

Respond to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol

Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret the records electronic displays, such central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, and ventilators

Act as a patient advocate by supporting the basic rights, values, and beliefs of the patient

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE UPON REQUEST

EDUCATION:

Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduated September 2014

Master of Science in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner

Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, PA

Associate Degree in the Science of Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS, PALS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Certification

AFFILIATIONS:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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