Nurse Practitioner Registered
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SUZANNE J. LEFFEW, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
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acrr0d@r.postjobfree.com
Highly motivated Nurse Practitioner with strong leadership and assessment skills seeking a position where I can deliver high quality, patient centered care in a culturally diverse environment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong clinical skills enhanced by proven ability to build rapport and long-term relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Committed to practice using a patient centered, holistic approach utilizing evidenced based guidelines, and motivational interviewing techniques.
Advanced problem solving using critical thinking and capable of implementing solutions to complex problems. Strong clinical judgment capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
Proven record of reliability and responsibility capable of delivering the highest quality of compassionate care to a culturally diverse population of patients.
Strong communication and analytical skills; effective and knowledgeable speaker.
Extensive experience training staff, providing initial and ongoing education and mentoring.
EDUCATION
Frontier Nursing University - Hyden, KY
Master of Science Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, December 2014
GPA: 3.7
Chamberlain College of Nursing - St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, October 2010
Graduated with President's Honors – GPA 3.7
Florida State College Jacksonville – Jacksonville, FL
Associate of Science in Nursing – December 2006
Graduated with Honors – GPA 3.8
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATES and MEMBERSHIPS
Family Nurse Practitioner - Florida ARNP9257764
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certification No: F0915111
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers
AANP Member since 2013
Florida Nurse Practitioners Association since 2013
FNU Alumni Association
Chamberlain College of Nursing Alumni Association
FNP CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (totaled 680 hours)
Adult/Internal Medicine (265 hours) Gil Cu, MD, Internal Medicine – Fernandina Beach, FL
Provided care to the adult population including primary, wellness, acute, and chronic disease management. Chronic disease management focused primarily on patients with CKD stages 2-4, hypertension, and diabetes.
Acute Care/Family Practice (200 hours) Minute Clinic – Jacksonville, FL
Provided wellness, primary and acute care to children ( 18 months) and adults presenting with conditions such as influenza, pharyngitis, otitis media/externa, dermatological conditions, eye irritations, wellness screenings, physical exams, immunizations, and weight management.
OB/GYN (150 hours) North FL OB/GYN – Fernandina Beach, FL
Provided primary and acute care to women for birth control, STI’s, annual exams, and hormone replacement therapy.
Care of Children (65 hours) VR Pediatrics – Ormond Beach, FL
Provided primary and acute care to children from birth through late adolescence including well child exams, immunizations, health promotion education, and anticipatory guidance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nurse Educator
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) – Jacksonville, FL
August 2012-Present
Integral member of the management team responsible for the initial and ongoing education and training of all facility staff. Manage and mentor newly hired staff during initial hiring stage, orientation, and independent practice. Effective, engaging, and passionate speaker presenting dialysis theory to newly hired patient care technicians and nurses. Develops clinic policy and procedure using evidenced based practice. Streamlined the onboarding process while developing partnerships with key individuals at UF Health to ensure all employees meet all agency and regulatory standards.
Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator
DaVita, Inc. – Jacksonville, FL
September 2009 to March 2012
Responsible for primary care, case, and medical management for 40+ chronic ESRD patients on hemodialysis. Routinely goes above and beyond to ensure efficacy of treatments through monitoring of regimen while providing for the safety and well-being of patients. Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with outside care agencies through extensive, ongoing collaborative care. Contributes substantially to improve patient outcomes. Acknowledged for quality improvement measures for central venous catheter reduction rates and most improved clinical outcomes 2010 - 2011. Develops and implements patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Evaluates health education needs of patients and provides appropriate training and instruction. Oversees implementation of patient management plans. Coordinates Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement. Effectively supervises four patient care technicians while demonstrating the ability to lead and motivate a culturally diverse, outstanding health care team. Monitors unit budget to ensure financial objectives are met. Serves as vascular access manager successfully implementing program for CVC reduction within 90 days of admittance.
Acute Renal Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care – Jacksonville, FL
May 2008 - August 2012
Administered direct patient care for assigned patients in the independent and clinical dialysis settings while ensuring the highest quality patient care, safety, and comfort in adherence with company policy and procedure. Performing all aspects of dialysis procedures; Superior patient care, pre, interim and post dialysis including intuitive interim assessments of patient responses to dialysis therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications as indicated and directed by the Physician. Reviewed and trended patient laboratory values to ensure appropriate dialysis prescription. Experienced with multiple electronic medical records programs, providing accurate, detailed documentation of all information related to the client's treatment administered, medications as ordered to assigned patients, as well as monitoring titrated medications. Responsible for determining the educational needs of each patient and educating the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital – Jacksonville, FL.
February 2007 to April 2008
Medical Surgical, RN, providing direct nursing care to clients in a specialized long-term acute care facility, with multi-system failures, according to established policies, procedures, and protocols of Specialty Hospital. Assessed, planned and evaluated patient care needs as well as carrying out all physician orders. Administered prescribed medications, dressing changes, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs. Served as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate using computerized documentation systems. Instructed and educated patients and families while coordinating patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Provided age and culturally appropriate care. Oriented and mentored new staff members.
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