Nurse Practitioner Medical/Pulmonary/Critical Care
Resume:
Ms. Peté M. DeCuir
Springfield, MA 01105
MA License RNNP173862 Florida License-Pending
CT License APRN 002695
DEA:MD0494916
DEA MD0828244
CPR certified exp. 06 / 2016
ACLS certified exp 06 / 2016
PALS certified exp 06 / 2016
EDUCATION
MS 1999 Master of Science in Nursing St. Joseph's College
BS 1992 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Our Lady of the Elms College
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner, Adult Pulmonary Medicine May, 2004-present
Assess the health status of individuals and families by obtaining comprehensive health and medical histories, performing physical examinations and diagnosing health developmental problems and caring for patients suffering from acute and chronic pulmonary diseases. Vent management in LTAC at Vibra hospital. Manage therapeutic regimens according to guidelines approved and developed in compliance within state by-laws for mid level providers. Including, identifying the acute and chronic lung diseases prescribing appropriate medications, airway management, sleep disorders and follow up treatment plans. Collaborate with Pulmonologist and consulting with specialist when appropriate. Order and interpret laboratories and or diagnostic procedures. Education and training to patients, families and ancillary staff for health maintenance.
BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Baystate Neurology August 2007-2014
Provide care to the neurologically impaired patient, hospitalized for evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic Neurological diseases. Works collaboratively with the Neurolologist to provide care to new or established patients providing continuity care, education and advocacy for patients and family. This role is coordinated with nursing staff, hospitalist and other staff, and includes following lab results and diagnostic imaging, medication monitoring and reporting results to attending Neurologist and other healthcare providers. Key role in providing continuity of care, to patients with complex medical care.
Peté M. DeCuir
BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Post Acute Medicine October 2006-2007
Provide care to patients with medically complex disease states. Identify and assess the patient who has experienced injury, progression, or exacerbation of diseases. E.G. cardiac disease, infections, neuromuscular disease, renal failure, vascular complications, psychological etiologies, pain management, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Identify and manage the patient by ordering appropriate laboratory analysis and diagnostic studies. Review clinical progression and report appropriately to collaborating physician in order to best determine optimal treatment plan. Provide on-going counseling and communication with families. Collaborate with team members and consult with specialists regarding complex medical issues
VALLEY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Per-Diem October, 2005-October, 2006
Deliver comprehensive assessment and treatment of children and adults in an urgent care setting. Improve the overall health of patients within the practice. Treat a mixed population across gender age and ethnicity. Examine patient to determine general physical condition. Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. Order and or executes various tests analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition. Prescribe or recommend drugs or other forms of treatment such as inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures. Order inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases. Perform minor surgery and appreciate timely referral to specialists. Report and record physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patients condition in accordance with established standards.
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Pulmonary: April, 2002-May, 2004
Deliver comprehensive assessment and treatment of children and adults with pulmonary diseases. Coordinate education of patients and staff to pulmonary disease and is an active participant in clinical research projects in the area of pulmonary diseases.
Obtain medical histories, performs physical examinations and obtains diagnostic laboratory tests and X-rays on patients with pulmonary diseases.
Formulate, implement and monitor a comprehensive plan of care for patients with pulmonary diseases in accordance with standards of practice.
Assist in patient observation and documentation during fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Peté M. DeCuir
BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Pulmonary: 1999 - 2002
Responsible for the assessment and care of children and adults with pulmonary diseases, including a complete history and physical examination, identification of health risk factors, and analysis of the data. Prescribe diagnostic studies and treatment plan to meet the needs of the client and family. Provide follow up and urgent care visits.
Provide symptom management and supportive care. Models professional practice for nurses and other health care providers. Provide education for staff, client and family and community agencies. Participate in clinical research trials. Active in community based programs focusing on high-risk populations, resources and education. Preceptor for nursing and nurse practitioner students
Pediatric Apnea Evaluation Service – Owner/ Operated: 1996-2003
Multi-channel analyzing service of sleep studies for home care companies throughout New England. Responsible for marketing and strategic planning and development, with a focus on customer service. Accountable for reporting results to the requesting physicians. Managed and maintained all records and books pertinent to a small business.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
American Nurses Credentialing Center (1999 - present)
Massachusetts Coalition for Nurse Practitioners (1998-present)
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition (2001)
HONORS:
Alpha Nu Omega Honor society
Sigma Theta Tau International
GRANTS/RESEARCH:
Farewell to Asthma Project: Educating families in the new modalities in the treatment of Asthma (1998-present).
Phase I, II and III Study of Medi-493, Humanized Monoclonal Antibody to Respiratory Syncytial Virus for the Prophylaxis of Severe RSV Disease in Premature Infants and Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) 1996.
THESIS:
Hispanic and African American Mothers' Experiences Caring for Children with Asthma
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CTSpring 99
PRESENTATIONS:
Rucki, S., DeCuir, P. Meeting the Challenge of Pediatric Home Care Though An Integrated Program Model Presented at the National Conference: Many Faces of Pediatrics, Childrens' Hospital, and Columbus, Ohio Oct. 7-8, 1993.
Caring for the Technologically Dependent Child in a School Setting. A program for APRN's, PA's, and nurses and students. Holyoke, MA (1993-1994).
Living with Asthma. Do you have a plan? A program for APRNs, PA's and nurses, and students. Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA (2000).
Care of the patient with Cystic Fibrosis: Baystate Nurses in Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA 2000).
Allergy/Asthma Connection: APRN'S, PA'S Hoffbraus House Springfield, MA (2000).
Patient Allergy/Asthma Problem Solving, APRN'S, PA'S Lenox, MA (2001).
Genentech/Novartis Speaker
Xolair: Let’s get Clinical with Xolair
An educational program for healthcare professionals
April, 2005 Springfield, MA
May, August 2005-present Hartford, CT
PUBLICATIONS:
Meissner, H.C., et al., "The Pediatric Infectious Journal" Vol. 18, No. 3, March, 1999
Immunoprophylaxis with palivizumab, a humanized respiratory syncytial virus
Monoclonal antibody, for prevention of respiratory synctial virus infection in
High risk infants: a consensus opinion".
ELECTRONIC RECORDS: EMR, CIS, Patient Keeper, Next Gen, Kodiak, HMS
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