Registered Nurse Practitioner

NORMA CEJA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

**** ***** *** ****** • Lake Worth, Florida • 33467

*********@*****.*** • 561-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

• Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

• Fluent in Spanish, computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR

Skin adhesive, wound care management, venipuncture, and EKG Interpretation

• Trigger Point Injections

• Joint Injections

• Basic Suturing Skills

• Basic Biopsies

• Removing Foreign Bodies from Eyes and Treating Corneal Abrasions

• Removing Foreign Bodies and Cerumen from Ears

• Treating Basic Nosebleeds

• Women’s Health Procedures

Certifications

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 01/2019, current

• American Heart Association, BLS, current

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, NIHSS, current

Licensure

• Advanced Practice Nurse, State of, issued 01/2019, current

• Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 04/1996, current

Affiliations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

• American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC

Clinical Practicums

Pediatric Primary Care

Confident in knowledge of growth and development, anticipatory guidance, the child family interaction, in addition to working with parents to address their fears, concerns and treatment options

Recognition and management of common acute pediatric illnesses, pediatric pathological conditions, chronic illness and the effect of childhood illness on growth and development

Demonstrate safety in calculating pediatric dosages of medication

Retail Health

Able to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for routine convenience care patients

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses

Focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education and counseling

Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.

Help patients make better lifestyle and health choices

Family Medicine

Conduct physical exams across the lifespan

Prescribe medications and manage co-morbidities

Perform and interpret necessary lab & diagnostic tests

Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

Focus on health promotion, disease prevention and health education and counseling

Adult Gerontology Primary Care

Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases to include up to date guidelines for hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and CHF

Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process

Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations

Emphasize preventative care and disease management

Women’s Health

Conduct the interview in a manner that is sensitive to the social and cultural context

Secure complete health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems

Conduct a physical exam appropriate to the nature of the visit and be sensitive to confidentiality, privacy, and modesty during the exam

Adept at performing basic physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, colposcopy, IUD insertion, and post-partum care

Able to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for OB/GYN patients

Knowledgeable in diagnostics and management of STDs

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 12/2017

Chamberlain University

Downers Grove, Illinois

•Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 05/2013

South University

Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Associate Degree in Nursing, 05/1992

Harry S. Truman College, City Colleges of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse

Armor Correctional Health Services, 8/2000 to Present

West Palm Beach, Florida

•Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to acutely ill inmates

•Serve as Charge Nurse, clinical resource and mentor

•Provide evidence-based care, physical and mental health assessments, administer medications and treatments to include wound dressings

•Demonstrate critical thinking with the ability to remain calm and act swiftly in emergent situations

•Coordinate with medical, dental and ancillary personnel to ensure continuity of care for all inmates

Registered Nurse, Admissions RN/Outpatient

Quality Family Care, 11/2006 to 12/2010

West Palm Beach, Florida

•Perform evidence-based nursing assessments to include comprehensive medical psychosocial history, mental metal health and nutritional screening and review of ADL’s to determine need for skilled home care visits

•Utilize evidence-based nursing treatment plans to ensure positive outcomes while fostering a healing and safe environment

•Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Unit/Pediatric Unit

Bethesda Hospital, 08/2005 to 12/2005

Boynton Beach, Florida

•Provide quality care to antepartum/post-partum and pediatric patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

•Maintain a collaborative relationship and open communication between physicians, team members, senior administration, and other units

•Skillfully respond in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics/Outpatient

Boca Pediatric Group, 08/2000 to 12/2005

Boca Raton, Florida

•Provide evidence-based care to pediatric patients and their parents with sensitivity and respect to their expectations, developmental level, age, cultural and individual needs

•Perform clinical assessments via telephone triage of pediatric patients to determine need and priority of visit

•Assist physicians with treatments and procedures

•Provide school physicals, immunizations and anticipatory guidance

Registered Nurse, School Nurse

Health Care District of Palm Beach County, 10/1998 to 08/2000

West Palm Beach, Florida

•Provide age and culturally appropriate evidence-based care for students

•Perform physical screenings, assessments, and implement first aid measures for students as needed

•Refer students to interdisciplinary health care members and social workers as necessary with follow-up care

•Administer daily and PRN medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician

•Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed

•Monitor immunizations, managing communicable diseases; assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety

•Liaison between school personnel, family, and healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment

•Educate students and staff promote healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention

Registered Nurse, Admissions RN/Outpatient

Home Care of The Palm Beaches, 06/1996 to 10/1998

West Palm Beach, Florida

•Same responsibilities as Admissions RN described above

Registered Nurse, Community Health Center

Erie Family Health Center, 05/1992 to 06/1996

Chicago, Illinois

•Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to patients across the lifespan

•Perform comprehensive physical examinations to include Obstetrical/postpartum assessment, newborns, adult, and pediatric patients

•Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing medically complex conditions and implementing appropriate interventions to include triage, referrals for medical treatment, counseling or follow-up care

•Educate patients/families about medications, health maintenance, birth control, and immunizations, while providing compassionate care

•Taught bilingual prenatal classes and provided follow up home visits for pediatric patients with elevated lead levels

Registered Nurse, Community Health Nurse

Infant Welfare Society, 05/1992 to 06/1996

Chicago, Illinois

•Same responsibilities as the Community Health position described above

Awards

•Recipient of the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Heroic Employee of the Month, 04/2013

Interests

•I enjoy scrap booking, home décor, gardening, and researching my family tree

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