Erica Novatka, DNP, AGPCNP-BC
Lakeland, FL 33813
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OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position to working with the geriatric population
EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology, Primary Care, May 2018
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Master of Science in Nursing Education, December 2011
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2009
Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton, DE
Associate of Science in Nursing, December 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adult-Gerontology nurse practitioner student at Medical University of South Carolina
Participated in several clinical rotations, completing over 1,100 clinical hours, including:
Family Health Center at Lakeland Regional Health: Multidisciplinary clinic providing comprehensive care to unfunded/uninsured clients 18 and older; completed history & physical and health assessments.
Ana Marques, ARNP: Specialty in geriatrics; provided primary care to a diverse population including health promotion and education, disease prevention, and acute/chronic care management.
Family Health Center at Lakeland Regional Health: Multidisciplinary clinic providing primary care; participated in making diagnoses, prescribed treatment regimens, and evaluated effectiveness of treatment; assisted with minor procedures including nail removals, joint injections, cerumen removal, and pap smears.
Dr. Jose Reinoso: Provided primary care to patients residing at skilled nursing facilities in acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings; formulated diagnoses, determined appropriate medications and diagnostic tests, reviewed results of diagnostics and completed plans of care.
Registered Nurse, House Supervisor/Staffing Resource Department Manager, Lakeland Regional Health, November 2013-Present; Emergency Department – Critical Care area 2008-2013
Provides situational leadership in times of conflict to maintain organizational stability; Communicates with leadership and risk management when necessary; Manages material and financial resources of facility to maximize where needed most; Coach, teach, and mentor staff and team leaders; Collaborate with patients/families to ensure the care provided is consistent with their expectations
Registered Nurse, Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE 2005-2007
Registered Nurse, St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE 2003-2005
Academic Experience
Southeastern University 2016-2018; Incorporated simulation and ATI throughout the course
NUR 3133 Psychiatric (Clinical)
NUR 3144 Medical-Surgical I (Clinical)
NUR 4204 Medical-Surgical II (Clinical)
NUR4204 Medical Surgical II (Didactic); Incorporated high-fidelity simulation and ATI throughout the course
Evidence-Based Practice (Online)
Florida Southern College 2010-2013; Instructed in undergraduate and RN-BSN program; Clinical site coordinator for the College of Nursing
NUR 3510 Psychiatric (Clinical)
NUR 3102 Conceptual Foundations of Nursing (Online) Mentor teaching
NUR 3250 Care of the Older Adult (Didactic)
NUR 4560 Adult Health I (Didactic) – Incorporated low and high-fidelity simulation throughout the course
NUR4580 Adult Health II (Didactic/Clinical) – Incorporated high-fidelity simulation throughout course
NUR 3106 Health Assessment (Online)
Polk State College 2009-2015
Medical-Surgical II (Psychiatric Clinical)
Medical Surgical IV (Critical Care Clinical)
Research Experience
Decreasing Falls in the Elderly with Cognitive Impairment – Doctoral Capstone Project
Does the use of High-Fidelity Simulation Improve the Experience of Baccalaureate Nursing Students? Integrative Review of Literature – Master’s Thesis
Professional Associations
GAPNA – Gerontological Advance Practice Nurse Association
ANA – American Nurse’s Association