Nurse Practitioner Pediatric

LORETTA IAZZETTI

* ***** ***** *******, *** York 10704-1803

914-***-**** **********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Extensive experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Certified Diabetes Educator in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. Saw patients with new onset Type 1, Type 2 diabetes, as well as Medication Induced Diabetes and MODY. In addition, I also followed patients with short stature and growth hormone deficiency and hypo/hyperthyroidism. Patients were seen for Diabetes Education both as new onset patients and for ongoing education. Histories and physical examinations were performed on the above patients, as well as prescribing medications for both diabetes and endocrine conditions. Responsible for obtaining the American Diabetes Association Standards of Recognition for Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. Developed a Diabetes Education Manual for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Initiated an Insulin Pump Program and later, started patients on Continuous Glucose Monitoring, as well as, helping patients to interpret data and make changes to their diabetes management. Participated in educating hospital staff nurses regarding changes in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Involved in other projects, such as the Harlem Community Festival, which assisted families to learn how to prevent obesity and the risks for Type 2 diabetes; The Northeast Harlem School Health Project for children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes which allowed me to educate school nurses about both conditions. I was also a clinical research coordinator and was involved with clinical research trials for both diabetes and endocrinology.

EDUCATION

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY Cleveland, Ohio

Doctorate in Nursing Practice September 2004-May 2007

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING New York, New York

Post Graduate Certificate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nursing

May 1991

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING New York, New York

Master of Science Major: Pediatric Acute Care Nursing Minor: Nursing Education

September 1981-May 1984

COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT Riverdale, New York

Bachelor of Science Major: Nursing

September 1976- May 1981

ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING New York, New York

RN Diploma

September 1972- May 1975

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

NEW YORK STATE

Registered Nurse 275945-1 Expires April 30, 2020

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner F 380434-1 Expires April 30, 2020

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Diabetes Educator 21410526 Expires December 31, 2019

American Association of Diabetes Educators

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners 1991 to Present

EMPLOYMENT

MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Brooklyn, New York

March 2018-April 2018

Saw patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF WESTCHESTER White Plains, New York

June 2017-August 2017

Cared for adults with Hypertension, Diabetes, Cancer

MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY AND DIABETES New York, New York

July 1999-March 2015

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator

Managed patients with Type 1, Type 2, Medication Induced Diabetes and MODY; Patients with short stature and growth hormone deficiency, hypo and hyperthyroidism.

Performed histories and physical examinations, and follow-up, prescribed and changed medication doses, started patients on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.

Educated short stature patients and those with growth hormone deficiency about all growth hormone products and how to administer them. Clinical Research Coordinator for Growth Hormone and Diabetes Study Protocols-submission of all Protocols to the Institutional Review Board (Program for the Protection of Human Subjects); managed patients who were part of the study protocols. Closeout of all study protocols.

JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER Bronx, New York

September 1997-July 1999

Employed as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Managed patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis until they were transferred to the Pediatric Floor.

MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY AND DIABETES Bronx, New York

September 1996-September 1997

Employed as a Certified Diabetes Educator in the Children’s Diabetes Center. Diabetes Education given to families and children with type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER Bronx, New York

September 1991-September 1996

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator

Managed patients on the inpatient unit, Special Care Unit, Primary Care Center-Outpatient Clinic. Taught Inpatient and Outpatient Diabetes Education and management to Pediatric and Adolescent patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Worked in the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic and saw Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes patients for follow up.

QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER Jamaica, New York

July 1984-September 1991

Clinical Nurse Specialist for Pediatric, Adolescent and Pediatric Acute Care Unit

Responsible for educating nursing staff regarding care of pediatric and adolescent

patients with medical and surgical conditions.

THE JACK D. WEILER HOSPITAL OF THE ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Bronx, New York

May 1975-July 1984

Staff Nurse for the Pediatric/Adolescent and Short Stay Unit. Cared for patients with acute and chronic renal failure, children undergoing peritoneal dialysis, children and adolescents receiving outpatient surgical procedures.

RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Taught patients and families about the use of all Growth Hormone Products including side effects of Growth Hormone

Pattern Management Classes 2013

Consisted of two classes in which the patients and families learned how to interpret their blood glucose results and make changes in their insulin regimen, which insulins needed to be changed according to the patterns they saw, how to prevent hypoglycemia with sports and activity and advanced sick day management.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGMS) 2002

Purchased and used CGMS in office to assist families and patients in making changes to their diabetes management. Patients and families were given education when they purchased their own device. This consisted of how to set up the receiver, alarms, how to insert the sensor, signs of infection at the insertion site

Patients and families were taught how to download and interpret data. Downloaded data and reviewed this with the patient’s endocrinologist at the time of the visit, as well as reviewing data with the patient to make changes in diabetes management

Insulin Pump Program 2000

Started Insulin Pump Program for all of pediatric and adolescent patients. Educated patients and families about all pumps and pump products

Hosted Pump Night for patients and families

Developed a tool to assess if patients and families were ready to start on an insulin pump.

Responsible for calculation of basal rates, insulin to carbohydrate ratios and correction factors when patients started on a pump

2000 Developed a handbook for new onset Type 1 patients and families. This included topics such as what diabetes is, how to check glucose, how to use pens, hypoglycemia, ketone testing and prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis, glucose ranges by age of patient, nutrition information and how to count carbohydrates

2005 Developed educational materials for adolescents with Type 2 diabetes

American Diabetes Association Diabetes Recognition and Certification Program maintained from 1999 to 2015.

2001 Pediatric Diabetes in the Home Lecture for Mount Sinai Home Care Nurses

2000-2003 Diabetes Management in the Hospital Setting for Pediatric Staff Nurses both Day and Night shifts

2014 (March) American Diabetes Association Diabetes in the School Program

Attended a meeting with politicians in Albany, New York; along with other health care providers to help children with diabetes remain safe in the school setting

2000 (April), 2001 (August and September)

Lecture for the New York City Department of School Health Nurses

Diabetes Management in the School System

1996 (November) Montefiore Medical Center Lecturer for Pediatric Endocrinology Attendings, Fellows, Nutritionist, CDE’s, Medical Students. Intensive Insulin Therapies

1995 (August) Advanced Studies Institute for Diabetes Educators

Developed Protocol for Starting Pediatric/Adolescent Diabetes Patients on Insulin Pumps

1995 (June and July) Jacobi Medical Center Lecturer for Pediatric Endocrinology Attendings, Fellows, Nutritionist, CDE’s, Residents, Medical Students-Carbohydrate Counting

1995 (March) Jacobi Medical Center Lecturer for House Staff-Diabetes Education and DCCT Results

1994 (December) North Central Bronx Hospital Speaker-The Wonder Years-Interviewing Adolescents

1993 (April) Jacobi Medical Center Completed Syllabus for Diabetes Education Inpatient and Outpatient

1991 (February) Queens Hospital Center Pediatric Pain Management – Pain Conference

1990-1991 Queens Hospital Center Nursing Research Committee Chairperson

1986-1991 Queens Hospital Center Ethics Forum Committee Member

1989 (October) Adelphi University Pediatric AIDS Lecture for Graduate Students-Clinical Nurse Specialist Track

1986-1991 Queens Hospital Center Completed Syllabus and taught Pediatric Critical Care Course for Pediatric Registered Nursing Staff

1988-1991 Health and Hospitals Corporation Nursing Research Committee Member

1988-1989 Committee for Pediatric Nursing Grand Rounds Queens Hospital Center, Schneider’s Children’s Hospital-Long Island Jewish Medical Center Teleconferences

Child Abuse; AIDS in Children

1989 (May) Queens Hospital Center Completed Syllabus and taught Neonatal Rhythm Interpretation to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing Staff

APPOINTMENTS

1985-1991 Adelphi University Garden City, New York Adjunct Professor Undergraduate Preceptorship Program Clinical Nurse Specialist Track

PUBLICATIONS

Iazzetti L: Nursing Management of the Pediatric AIDS Patient.

Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing Vol. 9 (2), 1986

Iazzetti L: The Air Fluidized Bed: Use in Pediatrics.

Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing Vol. 10 (4), 1987

Iazzetti L: Dysrthymias in the Pediatric AIDS Patient.

Pediatric Nursing Vol. 17 (2), 1988

Iazzetti L: Anticipatory Guidance: Having a Dog in the Family.

Journal of Pediatric Health Care Vol. 12 (2), 1998

Iazzetti L: Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation.

Quality of Life for Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes, 2007

Moghaddas R, Wallach E, Greig F, Iazzetti L, Rapaport R.

Diabetes in Youth: Type 1 or Type 2: Or Undetermined.

Abstract American Diabetes Association 61st Scientific Session, Philadelphia, PA

June 2001

Rapaport R, Wallach E, Moghaddas R, BergerD, Iazzetti L, Greig F.

Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents: trends in Diagnosis and Initial Management.

Abstract 83rd Annual Meeting Endocrine Society Denver, CO June 2001

Moghaddas R, Reddy S, Wallach E Greig F, Iazzetti L, Rapaport R.

Undetermined Diabetes in Youth A 2 year Follow Up and New Cases.

Abstract American Diabetes Association San Francisco, CA June 2002

Moghaddas R, Reddy S, Wallach E, Greig F, Iazzetti L, Rapaport R.

Auxology of Youth at Onset of Diabetes. Abstract Endocrine Society

San Francisco, CA June 2002

Reddy S, Blakely S, Bowlby D, Wallach E, Sermoerger J, Moghaddas R, Greig F,

Iazzetti L, Stene M, Rapaport R. Shox Gene Abnormalities in Children with Short Stature of Undetermined Etiology. Abstract Eastern Society of Pediatric Research Boston, MA

March 2003

Moghaddas R, Wallach E, Rolintsky L, Reddy S, Bowlby D, Iazzetti L, Greig F, Rapaport R.

Improvement in HbA1c during Glargine Treatment in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Abstract American Diabetes Association New Orleans, LA June 2003

Moghaddas R, Wallach E, Rolintsky L, Reddy S, Bowlby D, Iazzetti L, Greig F, Rapaport R.

No effect of Puberty Status or Sex on the decrease in HbA1c in response to insulin Glargine in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Abstract American Diabetes Association

New Orleans, LA June 2003

Moghaddas R, Wallach E, Rolintsky L, Reddy S, Bowlby D, Iazzetti L, Greig F, Rapaport R.

No effect of Pubertal Status or Sex on the decrease in HbA1c in response to insulin Glargine in youth with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. (P3-531) The Endocrine Society’s 55th Annual Meeting

Philadelphia, PA June 2003

CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION

Responsible for submitting to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Institutional Review Board (Program for the Protection of Human Subjects PPHS) the protocols for both endocrine and diabetes studies

Worked with the Principal Investigator of the studies (Robert Rapaport MD) which included data collection and data submission as well as closeout of the studies. The pharmaceutical companies which conducted the clinical trials included Lilly, Pfizer, NovoNordisk among others

Astra Zeneca:

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial to assess the safety and efficacy of anastrozole (Arimidex) in increasing predicted adult height of adolescent males with growth hormone deficiency

Becton Dickinson:

Prospective evaluation of a 30 gauge, 5mm insulin syringe with a new half unit scale in children and adults

Lilly:

GDDY The Effect of Growth Hormone Replacement in Childhood Onset Growth Hormone Deficient Patients Previously Treated to Final Height (Hypopituitary Development Outcome Study)

GDEE The Hypopituitary Control and Complications Study (HypoCCS-1)

GeneSIS The Genetics and Neuroendocrinology of Short Stature International Study including sub studies: DNA Analysis, Growth Prediction, Neoplasia, Shox Deficiency

Pfizer:

Kabi International Growth Study (KIGS)

Idiopathic Short Stature Study (ISS)

A Multicenter Trial of Genotropin treatment of children born Small for Gestational Age (SGA): Evaluation of Predictors Correlated with First Year Growth Response

Amylin Pharmaceuticals:

A Multicenter, Open-Label Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Amylin in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

AmDEC:

Reduction of Obesity and Diabetes (ROAD Study) in middle school children

NovoNordisk Pharmaceuticals:

HGH 2051 Concentration Control Trial of Norditropin®-SimpleXx™ in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency: A Two Year, Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter Control Trial

ANA 2126 Basal/Bolus Therapy with insulin aspart (Novolog®) or insulin lispro (Humalog®) in combination with NPH: An Open-Label, Randomized, Parallel Group, Multicenter Study in Children and Adolescents with type 1 Diabetes

Unimed Pharmaceuticals:

A Multicenter, Open-Label, Observational Study of Testosterone-gel (1%) in the Treatment of Adolescent Boys with Constitutional Delay in Growth and Puberty (CDGP)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Eta Sigma Chapter

1982-1984 Corresponding Secretary

1984-1988 President

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners

The Greater New York Chapter of NAPNAP

The New York State Nurse Practitioner Association

Pediatric Endocrine Nurses Society

Endocrine Nurses Society

American Association of Diabetes Educators

American Diabetes Association

Electronic Medical Records: Have used the following systems to develop programs and document patient management: EPIC, Logician and NexGen.

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