TCHOUNBIA, RUBEN

**** ***** ***** ****** # ****, Tampa FL 33614 - 4101 Delafield Lane #14101 Dallas TX 75227

Email: ac8w5q@r.postjobfree.com, Tel: 469-***-****

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: FNP-C

APRN 9414225 FL NPI 155******* DEA: MR5026150 XR5026150 APRN 139518 TX

CPR 09.2019 NAPPI 01.2021 MULTISTATE REGISTERED NURSE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of patient direct care as RN

Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach

Followed evidence based guidelines blended with strong clinical experience, observation and intuition

Ensure quality care and open lines of communication between all members of the health care team

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since 10/2018: Pain management / Weight Management at Shiloh Medical Group

Assess patients’ health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical histories

Counsel and instruct patients on therapeutic regimens, and prescribe medications as needed

Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans

Comply with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements

Since 05/2018: Addiction Advanced Practice Nurse at Agency Community for Treatment Services (ACTS)

Treat patients attempting to break their addiction in drugs, alcohol or other addictive substances

Assist with implementation of protocols, policies and procedures regarding quality patient care

Educate patients regarding their disease, treatments, questions, related side effects and hazards

Manage physical and emotional symptoms and help them adjust to life without substances

Since 12/2015: Psychiatric Nurse at Saint Joseph Hospital Behavior Health Center

Create and maintain a safe environment for raped and abused victims, suicidal and homicidal patients as well as patient with psychosis, mood disorder, and depression or under influence.

Record behavioral and physical health information and deliver nursing care as directed by psychiatrists, psychologists, and internal medicine.

Electronic charting with Cerner software.

Nurse Auditor: Since 11/2013 Serenity Service Home Health (Full time, Part time and On call)

Performed admission assessment Oasis/recertification/discharge, 60 days summary, ICD9.

Provided, planned, coordinated, and managed nursing care, nursing services and health education to homebound patients and also scheduled work assignments. Resulting coordinated care.

Received and resolved employees’ complaints. Resulting improved work environment and relations.

Reviewed nurses’ notes and performance to determine whether documentation substantiates patient’s condition, quality of care and coding/reimbursement. Resulting compliance with government mandated guidelines.

09/2013 – 12/2015 PACU / Medical Surgical Nurse: Dallas Medical Center

Monitored and cared for patients with surgeries: knee surgery, hip repair, sacral flap, laminectomy, colostomy reversion, lab band displacement/repair, lobectomy, nerve decompression, bones fusion...

Responsible in administering IV medications, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and complex wound care, breathing treatment for patients with tracheostomy, asthma, and septoplasty.

Electronic charting HMS. Leading to consistent and accurate medication administration

07/2010 – 10/2012 High Observation Nurse: Kindred Hospital Central Dallas

Using strategic communication initiative was able to inform clinicians, patients and families of patients’ needs and condition. Resulting improved patient safety and coordinated care.

Provided daily patient assessment and managed care including but not limited to: colonoscopy prep. F/C insertion/removal, blood administration, Mag/Ca/K+ boluses, FSBS, Levophed drips, Heparin drips, PCA pump, especially patients with sickle cell, cancer, knees and hips replacement, fractures, cellulitis, tractions, COPD, HTN, anxiety, drug withdrawal, paraplegia/hemiplegia.

Prepared and documented all required and necessary forms and documentation in accordance with state regulations – Electronic charting EPIC. Leading to patient and facility completed policies and procedure, and state regulations.

08/2009 – 12/2010 Medical-Surgical-Telemetry, Mesquite Specialty Hospital

Formulated, revised and implemented plans of care based on diagnosis and patients needs, enhanced patient care and safety

Developed and implemented trainings for staff and patients care givers regarding promotion, maintenance and restoration, as well as administered IV antibiotics, IM injections, pain killer via IVP.

Provided care and oversaw patients with post CABG, CHF, A-fib, DM I, DM II, depression, Pacemakers, BKA, AKA, Colon resection, dystonia.

Charge Nurse, 07/2006-08/2009 Brentwood Healthcare - SNF

Supervised nurse-aides as well as administered medications all routes

Direct the process of admission, transfer, discharge, and prepping patients for clinical procedures.

Provided and monitored care for Alzheimers/dementia, depression, insomnia, agitation, psychosis.

Correctional Officer, 2004 – 2005 Dawson State Jail Dallas TX

Supervised inmates in housing units, scanned and ensured inmate’s mails contained no contraband.

Monitored and screened inmates and visitors, escorted inmates to clinic, and reported their behavior.

EDUCATION Training: 01/2013 – 06/2013

2015 - 2017: Master Science of Nursing, GPA 3.6 - South University Tampa, Florida.

2012 – 2013: Compliance, Fraud and abuse in healthcare - Utilization Review.

2008 - 2009: Associate Degree in Nursing, GPA 3.6 - Platt College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

2005 – 2006: Vocational Nursing Diploma – Texas State Technical College - Sweetwater Texas

SKILLS: Computer literate - Language: Spoken, Read and Written: French - Currently studying Spanish.

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