Lorie E. Pistone, ARNP, AANP-BC

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BOCA RATON, FL 33431

561-***-****

acwfqx@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Master of Science in Nursing, 2015

Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

GPA: 3.84/4.0

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Recipient of the Kathleen Suzanne Nelson Scholarship

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2014

GPA: 3.89/4.0

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

President’s List

Dean’s List

Recipient of the Robert and Edna Gustin Scholarship

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1982

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, 2015, APRN9386019

American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification, 2016, AG0316032

CPR; BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

STUDENT PRACTICUM & CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Vanderbilt University MSN Program:

Accomplished 560 clinical hours at an outpatient internal medicine practice.

Completed history and medical assessments, physical examinations of adult and geriatric patients.

Consulted with physician to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans.

Reviewed and analyzed lab and diagnostic test results.

Notified physician of any medical issues requiring immediate attention.

Provided patient education and diagnostic results.

Florida Atlantic University BSN Program:

Performed 225 hours of direct patient care during a hematology and oncology practicum.

Increased levels of independence under the general supervision of two RNs.

Gained experience with central line access, chemotherapy infusion, nursing assessment, documentation, prioritization, and management of anaphylactic toxicity and symptoms.

Provided empathetic support to patients and their families.

Communicated effectively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

Clinical rotations included inpatient care units: Medical/Surgery, Pediatrics, Telemetry, Obstetrics, Surgery, Behavioral Health, and Emergency Medicine.

HONORS & AWARDS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member, 2014

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Member, 2010

Psi Chi National Honor Society, Member, 1993

T. Touhy Caring in Gerontological Nursing Award, 2014

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Caring Award, 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR QUARTERS, FIVE BOROUGHS, NY

SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING, NY & FL

ASSISTED LIVING REGIONAL MARKETING & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Educated, managed, and led direct care team to deliver high standards of service.

Conducted family meetings resulting in quality-driven individualized care plans.

Maintained accurate and comprehensive regulatory documentation.

Developed programs and services to enhance resident satisfaction.

Prepared monthly press releases highlighting agency events and social program

PUBLICATIONS

Pistone, L. (2013). iPromise – Lorie and Tony Pistone. Promise, Spring Edition, Houston, TX: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. http://www.mdanderson.org/publications/promise/issues/spring-2013/ipromise-lorie-and-tony-pistone.html

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed 6.4 CNE credits in Cancer Basics.

Attended 12-Lead ECG & Cardiac Arrhythmia Educational Symposia.

Attended Johns Hopkins Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center oncology symposia.

Completed a two-year internship in Internal Medicine; provided care to a high percentage of older adults.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Florida Nursing Student Association

National Student Nurses Association

Oncology Nursing Society

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Assisted in coordinating Cardiology and ECG classes at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Represented the Senior Class at a luncheon with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accrediting team.

National Federation of the Blind Conference community nursing support volunteer.

Invited participant in a MD Anderson Cancer Center communication video for hospital website.

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