Nurse Practitioner Registered

Rodari D.Newman M.S.N., A.P.R.N., A.N.P-C, A.G.N.P.-C.

Phone: 713-***-****

Email: ********@*******.***

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77007

EDUCATION

University of Texas, Medical Branch Galveston

Master of Science in Nursing, Gradated 12/2011

Specialty: Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Emporia State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduated 05/2000

Madison High School

High School Diploma, Graduated 05/1995

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP):

Adult Nurse Primary Care Practitioner Expires 04/2018

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Primary Care Practitioner Expires 05/2018

Registered Nurse, Texas Expires 10/ 2014

Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires 09/2013

ADULT/ GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL RESIDENCIES

Primary Care

Bay Area House Calls Service Areas: Clearlake, Webster, Texas City, and

Galveston, Texas-2011

• Provided care to patients in home, nursing homes, and acute care hospitalized

patients.

• Assessed, diagnosed, treated, managed, and evaluated acute and chronic health

conditions of residents in various nursing home facilities, skilled nursing facilities

and LTCs under supervision of APRN.

• Evaluated clients needs for Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Psychiatric

care, wound care, and specialty care referral.

• Assisted M.D. with initial in home evaluations for new and perspective clients.

UTMB Regional Maternal-Child Health Clinic Service Area: New Caney, Texas-

2011

• Evaluated well women clients needs for follow up and referral.

• Provided comprehensive care to a culturally diverse female patient population.

• Diagnosed, treated, and managed acute and chronic health conditions under

supervision of APN and MD.

• Order labs, radiology and other procedures based upon assessment.

• Provided gynecological exams and care for adolescent and adult women.

• Conducted screenings and provided patient education on STDs, cervical cancer

and birth control.

Gerontological

Geriatrics Associates of America Service Areas: Houston, Jacinto City, and

Baytown, Texas (Spring 2011)

• Assessed, diagnosed, treated, managed, and evaluated acute and chronic health

conditions of residents in various nursing home facilities, skilled nursing facilities

and LTCs under supervision of APRN.

• Evaluated residents’ needs for Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, IV and

wound care, and specialty care.

The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas (Fall 2010)

Provided health care throughout the disease process collaborating with other

disciplines:

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation care.

Participated in the education, consultation and management of patients with a variety

of acute and chronic conditions with referral LTC or for discharge home.

Acute Care

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (Summer 2011)

Provided health care throughout the disease process collaborating with other

disciplines: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care.

Provided physical assessments on Endocrine clinic patients with specialty focus on

diabetes management under the supervision of APRN and M.D.

Monitored laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for daily rounds

Scheduled consultations, diagnostic tests and procedures, future appointments for

patients in coordination with the attending physician.

R.N. EXPERIENCE

The Methodist Hospital, Outpatient Center, Clinical Colleague R.N. Level II

AOD/PACU (2004-Present).

Provide direct patient care for patients coming for orthopedic, pain, and oral maxo-

facial surgery.

Assess and evaluate patients, planning and implementation of care preoperative and

post-operative care.

Educate patients regarding treatments, diagnostic procedures and their discharge

follow up care.

Administer medications and blood products pre and post-operatively.

Prepare patients surgical procedures, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.

Precept new staff members and students.

Interact with physicians, social workers, chaplains, patient liaison/ case managers

regarding care.

The Menninger Clinic, Adolescent Treatment Program (ATP) Night Charge Nurse

(2003-2004).

Supervise nursing staff on an adolescent treatment program unit.

Facilitate group therapy for patients and staff.

Interact with family, physicians, insurance case managers regarding quality of

patient care and continuation of patient care.

Admit and discharge of the patients from (ATP).

Interacting with physicians, social workers and case managers regarding admission,

discharge, and continuing care of adolescent psychiatric patients.

District 386 School Nurse, Madison-Virgil Unified School District 386 (2001-2003).

Interact with pre-k through grade 12 children to provide them with health education

and screenings (vision, hearing, and scoliosis).

Assist with developing curriculum for health education.

Educate student and family of current healthcare questions and assist them with

referrals as indicated.

Communicate with state and local health department, physicians, and other healthcare

institution as deemed by board of education.

Supervise the health and well being of the employees of U.S.D. #386 in addition to

the students.

Use charting and online submission of required forms, notes, and communication

reports to the Kansas Department of Health and Education.

Record Chart audit for immunization and screenings (vision, hearing, and scoliosis)

as required by state of Kansas.

Emporia Presbyterian Manor/ Jones Health Center, Weekend House Supervisor,

Charge Nurse (2000-2002).

Assess and monitor geriatric patients under Medicare and Medicaid plans at LTC

facility.

Assessment includes: review of past medical history; review of systems;

comprehensive physical examination; medication review; screening for

depression; fall risk screening; evaluation the need for

physical/occupational/speech therapy.

Perform nursing skills such as: checking vitals; wound care; SQ/IM/IV medication

administration; obtaining blood and urine specimen for tests; urine dipstick; foley

catheters change and care; gastric tubes care and placement verification; diabetic

foot exam; administration of flu and pneumococcal vaccinations

Identify new client problem areas and communicate findings with PCP and or other

members of the home health team.

Educate patient and care givers on topics: disease process, exacerbation, management

and prevention; medication administration, storing, use, side effects; dietary

recommendations and compliance with plan of care.

Interact with assigned physicians and other licensed personnel assisting them with

rounding.

Use of electronic charting and online submission of required forms, notes, and

communication reports.

House Supervisor on weekend rotation. Special Care Unit Alzheimer's beds 23.

Home Health Center beds 35, Independent and Assisted Living beds 68.

Newman Regional Health, Transitional Care Center, Evening Charge Nurse (2000-

2001).

Assess and monitor geriatric patients under Medicare and Medicaid plans at hospital

facility.

Assessment includes: review of past medical history; review of systems;

comprehensive physical examination; medication review; screening for

depression; fall risk screening; evaluation the need for

physical/occupational/speech therapy.

Perform nursing skills such as: checking vitals; wound care; SQ/IM/IV medication

administration; obtaining blood and urine specimen for tests; urine dipstick; foley

catheters change and care; gastric tubes care and placement verification; diabetic

foot exam; administration of flu and pneumococcal vaccinations. Initiate and

maintain I.V., provide care for central lines.

Wesley Medical Center, Telemetry/Cardiac Unit, Graduate Nurse (05/2000-09/2000).

Assess and monitor Telemetry/Cardiac surgical patients at a level 1 trauma hospital.

Assessment includes: review of past medical history; review of systems;

comprehensive physical examination; medication review; screening for

depression; fall risk screening; evaluation the need for

physical/occupational/speech therapy.

Perform nursing skills such as: checking vitals; wound care; SQ/IM/IV medication

administration; obtaining blood and urine specimen for tests; urine dipstick; foley

catheters change and care; gastric tubes care and placement verification; diabetic

foot exam; administration of flu and pneumococcal vaccinations. Initiate and

maintain I.V., provide care for central lines.

Interact with the interdisciplinary and ancillary staff to provide optimal outcomes for

patient and families.

Provide discharge care and follow up instructions for post cardiac surgeries to family

and client support system with referral for follow PCP and Cardiologist.

HEALTHCARE RELATED EXPERIENCE

Newman Regional Health

Nursing Student Volunteer (1994-1995).

Assisted in radiology services, obtaining and running x-rays.

Madison Manor Inc. and Pleasant View Village

Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) (1992-2000).

Provided ADL care for geriatric patients in a 58 bed facility. Working evening and day

shifts.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Recipient of the Edgar and Grace Gnitzinger Scholarship Fund for Geriatric Nursing

(2011).

Emporia State University/Newman Division of Nursing class president (1998-2000).

Student Council President (1999-2000).

Student Council Representative (1997-1999).

Member of Kansas Student Nurse Association (1996-2000).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International, The Honor Society of Nursing

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Houston Area Nurse Practitioners (HANP)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software: Windows applications, Apple.

Multiple databases and programs used by various institutions: Pyxis Medication System,

MethOD, Active Staffer, API Laborwokx, OR Manager, Anesthesia Manager.

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