Casey N. Herschell, MSN, ARNP-C
*** ******** **** ** **. Petersburg, FL 33704
ac8p0a@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished professional with extensive clinical experience in the inpatient and outpatient clinic/surgery center setting seeking ARNP position. Dedicated and driven to consistently provide exceptional patient-centered care.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Laser Spine Institute, Tampa, FL
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner September 2014-present
Perform complete history and physical exam on spinal related surgical patients. Perform post-operative assessments on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar patients, including post-operative fusion patients. Order and monitor lab values, EMG’s, EKG’s, MRI’s, and x-rays. Efficient in EMR, electronic prescribing, and telemedicine. Work collaboratively with orthopedic/neurosurgeons for imaging reviews, patient symptom discussions, and medical/surgical complications. Precept students and newly hired nurse practitioners. On call responsibilities. Assist in team lead duties.
BayCare Healthcare System, St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Registered Nurse, Float Team May 2013-September 2014
Managed the care of critical and progressive patients. Exemplified flexibility by floating throughout the hospital to care for patients in a variety of settings including medical-surgical, ICU, PCU, telemetry, neurology, and urology. Strived to continuously improve unit quality measures including patient satisfaction, patient safety, and infection control. Duties also included acting as a preceptor to students and newly hired nurses.
Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical, Stroke Unit August 2008-September 2012
Provided compassionate patient centered care to acute adult inpatients on a medical surgical unit specializing in but not limited to stroke care. Utilized assessment skills and critical thinking to assist in interdisciplinary team planning of inpatient and post-discharge care. Served in the Mentoring Program for new employees along with contributing as a preceptor for new employees and student nurses.
EDUCATION
•Master of Science (Nursing), Ball State University, Muncie, IN 2014
Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
•Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 2008 BSN program
•Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems, Ball State University 2003
Muncie, IN
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/AWARDS
Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Florida Nurse Practitioner Network
Quarterly “Embracing Change” award Laser Spine Institute
CHOICE values award Laser Spine Institute
CERTIFICATIONS
•ARNP Certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Current
•Basic Life Support Current
•Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current
INTERESTS
•Continue to advance my medical/nursing training through education and certification
•Provide education and community resources to improve the health literacy and healthcare navigation skills of each individual patient
•Improve patient outcomes by providing excellent evidence-based care and interventions that are personalized to each of my patients