Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
WENDY SUE LEROY, ARNP-FNP-BC
**** ** ******** **. 772-***-****
Palm City, FL 34990 ac81i0@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
D. N. P. University of Alabama Huntsville, present
Huntsville, Alabama
Doctor of Nursing Practice- pending
M. S. N. Florida Atlantic University, August 2012 to May 2015
Boca Raton, Florida
Master of Science of Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner
B. S. N. Florida Atlantic University, August 2008 to December 2010
Boca Raton, Florida
Baccalaureate Science Degree in Nursing
Summa Cum Laude
A. A. Indian River State College, August 2003 to December 2010
Fort. Pierce, Florida
Associate in Arts Degree
A. S. N. Palm Beach State College, June 2006 to December 2008
Lake Worth, Florida
Associate Science Degree in Nursing
LICENSURE
*Florida Board of Nursing
*Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner-ARNP-BC 9288118
*Registered Nurse- RN9288118
*California Board of Nursing
*Registered Nurse- 95062667
*National Provider Identifier -181*******
*DEA License
CERTIFICATIONS
*ANCC- American Nurses Credentialing Center- Family Nurse Practitioner
*The Art of Caring for Wounds- Robert Blumm PA
*Basic Life Support - BSL- including CPR and AED training
*Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- ACLS
*Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS
*NIHSS certification 2007-2015
*ONS- Chemotherapy & Biotherapy - Oncology Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Florida Cancer Specialists- Oncology/Hematology, Vero Beach, Florida
ARNP-FNP-BC-Feb-2019-Present
* Thorough assessments of patients to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment
* Thorough follow up assessments of oncology/hematology patients
* Timely documentation of diagnosis, treatment and plan using EMR
* Effective communication with patients to gather history of present illness
* Hospital rounding and consults of hematology oncology patients with documentation.
Jupiter Medical Specialists- Primary Care/Internal Med, Stuart, Florida
ARNP-FNP-BC- May 2017 – February 2019
* Thorough assessments of patients to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment
* Timely documentation of diagnosis, treatment and plan
* Effective communication with patients to gather history of present illness
* Well women exams, STD and contraception education and discussion
* Thorough use of clinical judgment with diagnosing, coding and prescribing medication
of patients, of all ages.
Jupiter Medical Center- Urgent Care- Indiantown Rd/Donald Ross Rd- Jupiter, Florida
ARNP-FNP-BC- January 2017-September 2017
* Accurate patient assessments to diagnose, prescribe medications, educate patients
* Thorough documentation of patient History and physical, diagnosis, and treatment
* Excellent communication skills with team members and patients
* Timely clinical coding, follow up, and educating patients for discharge
EmCare Physician Services- South Division, St. Lucie Medical Center- Port St Lucie, Florida
ARNP- FNP- BC- Hospitalist – September 2015-Febbruary 2017
* Accurate patient assessments to determine appropriate diagnosis, medications, and plan
* Thorough documentation of patient assessment and course of treatment
* Effective listening and communication with patients and specialists to gather their HPI
* Timely patient medication reconciliation and plan for discharge them
* Thorough use of clinical judgment with diagnosing, coding and prescribing medications
Premier Family Health & Wellness, Wellington, Florida
ARNP- FNP-BC- Urgent Care and Family Practice- May 2015- September 2015
* Thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment
* Timely documentation of patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan
* Effective listening and communication with patients to gather their HPI
* Thorough use of clinical judgment with diagnosing, coding and prescribing medication
of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Veterans Administration, West Palm Beach, Florida
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse/Float Nurse – Oncology, ER, ICU, Neuro. Jun. 2012-Jan 2015
* Accurate patient head to toe assessments and documentation
* Effective communication with all physicians and patients with accuracy
* Use of clinical judgment with all patient care and medications administration
* Timely collaborative assistance of other team members of the nursing team.
Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse- Telemetry Unit Jan. 2010-Dec 2012
*Support of 6-10 telemetry unit registered nurses and physicians
*Appropriate patient room and nurse assignment
*Accurate staff of the telemetry/neuro unit with nursing staff for the oncoming shifts
*Timely admission and discharge of patients
Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida
Registered Nurse, BSN – ER, CDU, Telemetry/Neurology Unit Jan. 2008-Dec 2012
*Accurate assessments and documentation of patients with neuro/cardio comorbidities
*Use of clinical judgment when administering ordered patient medications
*Accurate CVA/TIA scale and neuro assessments with documentation
*Effective communication with all physicians, specialists and patients with accuracy
*Appropriately assist other members of the nursing team with patients
Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida
Nurse Extern/EKG Monitor Technician, Telemetry Unit Dec. 2007-2008
*Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating
*Timely communication of excessive patient behaviors and vital signs to nurses
*Educate and orient new nursing assistants and externs to the unit
*Effectively and compassionately communicate with all patients and family members.
*Accurately and timely interpretation of EKG rhythm and rates to physicians and nursing staff
MedVance Institute, Stuart, Florida
Nursing Instructor- Adjunct, Clinical & Classroom Nov. 2010-Apr 2011
* Create a learning environment for nursing students at various clinical sites
*Oversee students doing various nursing tasks, such as med pass & wound care
*Assign students nursing research projects and grade completed assignments
*Conduct structured pre and post conferences in a healthy learning environment
*Lectured nursing students in various topics in the classroom setting
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Premier Family Health & Wellness, Wellington, Florida
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern-Primary Care/Women’s Health/Urgent Care-Jan 2014-May 2015
Advanced Health Care for Women, Stuart, Florida
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern- Women’s Health – June 2014-Aug 2015
St. Lucie Health Department, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern- Pediatrics- Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
*Professional ARNP-FNP-BC in Urgent Care and Family Practice, Internal Medicine
*Thorough assessments of patients from ages infants-102 to diagnose and treat
*Accurate documentation using E Clinical of treatment plan and diagnosis
*Electronic prescribing of medications to treat patients of all ages
*Effective communication with patients to gather HPI
*Collaborative team communication with other providers and ancillary staff to ensure the best patient care
*Seven years as Oncology, Telemetry/Neurology, ER, and Post Surgical Nurse:
*Complete and thorough head to toe assessments of Critical Care patients
*Accurate charting on all patients using a computerized charting systems
*Timely administration of all ordered medications using EMAR and BCMA systems
*Charge Nurse two to three shifts per week, supporting 5-8 RN’s.
*Educate and orient new graduate nurses to the profession of nursing
*Collaborative team member with nursing staff doing patient care
HONORS AND AWARDS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Dec. 2013-May 2016
Summa Cum Laude, Florida Atlantic University Dec. 2010
Graduated with a grade point average of 3.9 in the Baccalaureate Science in Nursi8ng program at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.
Starfish Awards, Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter Florida 2008-2012
I have received a starfish award each year from 2008-2012.
These are received yearly for outstanding nursing care, and service. I received them for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012.
MAJOR COMMITTEES
Graduate Nurses Student Organization – Vice Present August 2014-May 2015
Florida Atlantic University
The purpose of the Graduate Nurses Student Organization is to promote the long-standing tradition of nursing excellence through leadership and unity of the Graduate Nursing Students in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Campus with a commitment to providing camaraderie and student awareness among the entire FAU community.
iLeed Conference - Vice President of GNSO 2013 & 2014
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
As the Vice President of the Graduate Nurses Student Organization, I had the opportunity to participate in the Annual Leadership conference two years in a row, where the goal is to broaden student leadership knowledge by engaging in effective leadership workshops, break out conferences, conversations, and key note speakers on the topic of being an Effective Leader.
Council Member - Patient Care Champions Council Jan 2011- July 2012
The Patient Care Champions Council is a Magnet Council that meets monthly to discuss any issues that may be occurring with care for our inpatients. This can be VTE prophylaxis, Core measures, fall precautions, or any other miscellaneous topics which may be preventing patients from obtaining excellent patient care.
Committee Member - Structural Empowerment Council April 2011 - Dec 2011
Jupiter Medical Center
The Structural Empowerment Council is a research council compiling information for Jupiter Medical Centers journey to Magnet status. Just a few of the topics the council is responsible for, are the structures that the facility has in place to enable all nurses at all levels to continue their education in nursing, as well as how the facility supports nurses to become involved in professional organizations at the state, national and international levels.
Committee Member - Informatics Council Dec 2009-Dec 2010
Jupiter Medical Center
As a member of the Informatics Magnet Council, I was responsible for assisting other members in implementing the EMAR medication scanning system and the HOM patient nursing computerized charting systems and also teaching nurses throughout the facility how to properly and accurately utilize these systems for each of their patients.
Committee Member- Unit Based Council
Jupiter Medical Center Mar 2009-Dec 2010
As a member of the Telemetry Unit Based Council, I helped to implement policies and procedures as well as assist in decision making for the nursing team on the unit.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida Nurses Association Dec. 2008-Present
American Nurses Association Feb. 2015-Present
REFERENCES
Dr. Gregory Dawkins, Hospitalist Internal Medicine
Dr. Jason Watt, Hospitalist Internal Medicine
ac81i0@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Rimal Patel, Hospitalist Internal Medicine
Dr. Juarte Duffy, Hospitalist Internal Medicine
J.Tracy Armstrong, Nurse Manager, Telemetry Unit, Jupiter Medical Center
ac81i0@r.postjobfree.com
Contact this candidate