Abigail L. Hoekstra, DNP, RN

309-***-****

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EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago, Urbana, Illinois Doctorate of Nursing Practice August 2015 - May 2019 Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner

GPA: 4.0

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude August 2008 - April 2012 Minor: Hispanic Studies

GPA: 3.73

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, Illinois May 2014 - present Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

• Perform direct patient care on 18 bed ICU step-down and telemetry unit

• Care for stroke patients, craniotomies, back surgeries and injuries, among others

• Demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills, assessment of patient conditions, and appropriate nursing interventions

• Effective rapport builder with patients, family, and all members of interdisciplinary team

• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide patient-centered education Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, Illinois May 2012 - May 2014 Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit

• Performed direct patient care on 28 bed medical/surgical/orthopedic unit

• Mentored newly hired/licensed nurses

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, Illinois April 2011 - May 2012 Nursing Technician, Medical/Surgical Unit

• Performed basic care and documentation for patients in collaboration with RNs CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, DNP-FNP

General Clinical Skills:

• Perform comprehensive and focused assessments

• Navigate EMR systems, including EPIC and NextGen

• Document detailed SOAP notes efficiently

• Develop differential diagnoses and create treatment plans

• Educate patients regarding a variety of topics using effective communication strategies Carle Clinic - Women’s Health, Mattoon, Illinois June 2018 - August 2018

• Demonstrated skill in performing breast and pelvic exams, pap smears, IUD removal, and contraceptive counseling in an adult women’s health clinic Carle Clinic - Cardiology, Danville, Illinois August 2018 - October 2018

• Demonstrated skill in interpreting cardiology-related diagnostic tests and performing focused examinations on adult patients with complex cardiovascular conditions page 1 ! of 2

Abigail L. Hoekstra, DNP, RN

309-***-****

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Paxton Clinic - Family Practice, Paxton, Illinois August 2018 - December 2018

• Provided care to a variety of patients in a rural family practice clinic Frances Nelson Health Center - Family Practice, Champaign, Illinois. January 2019 - April 2019

• Provide care to infants, children, adults, elderly, and underserved populations

• Order diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals in NextGen EMR system CVS MinuteClinic, Bloomington, Illinois January 2019 - April 2019

• Demonstrate skill in administering and interpreting point-of-care testing

• Perform sports and employment physicals, DOT exams, and general wellness exams for a variety of patients over the age of 18 months ACADEMIC PROJECTS

DNP Project: January 2018 - April 2019

“Increasing Nursing Knowledge of Health Literacy Through an Educational Intervention”

• Collaborated with another DNP student and Dr. Krista Jones, DNP, MSN, APHN, RN

• Performed literature review and developed online health literacy education module using evidence-based resources

• Successfully implemented quality improvement project at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Foundation Hospital

• Analyzed results and developed manuscript for journal publication PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Shared Governance Committee at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center June 2012 - present

• Current member on unit-based committee for Progressive Care Unit

• Help develop plans to improve standards on unit, as well as improve patient/employee satisfaction

Infection Control Committee at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center July 2014 - 2016

• Regularly attended and participated in meetings involving infection prevention and quality improvement within the institution

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse Licensure: State of Illinois, License No. 041.401767 CPR certified: current through May 2021

ACLS certified: current through September 2020

NIHSS certified: 2018

HONORS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society 2016

Golden Key International Honour Society 2016

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 2016

Sigma Delta Pi: National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society 2011 Dean’s List 2008 - 2012

Sara M. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship for first year nursing student 2009 Valedictorian - University High School, Normal, Illinois 2008 REFERENCES

Available upon request

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