Deborah M. Boateng

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Oak Creek, WI 53154

Home: 414-***-**** Cell: 414-***-****

acwikg@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner and use evidenced based practice to help improve health outcomes

Licensure: Family Nurse Practitioner; FNP-BC

Licensure: Registered nurse –accomplished, as of February 2013

Certification:

American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner Certification,(ANCC,FNP) July 2016- July 2021

American Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2015- to date

SBRIT Training 2015-date

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, expires August 2017

Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

The Prevent Blindness Wisconsin (PBW) vision screener (Adult and children)

Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) and other certifications from Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)

Education: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science Degree - December 2012

Major: Nursing

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - May 2016

Major: Nursing

Student Clinical Experience: University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, College of Nursing

Lubsey Medical Clinic Milwaukee, WI

Primary Care September 2015-December 2015

Lakeshore Medical Clinic Milwaukee, WI

Urgent care May 2015-August, 2015

United Healthcare Milwaukee, WI

Optum House Calls February 2015-May 2015

Aurora Mount Sinai, Milwaukee, WI

Obstetric Unit October 2012-December 2012

Columbia St Mary’s Parish Nursing Milwaukee, WI

Chronic Diseases Management Clinic September 2012- October 2012

Aurora St Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Cardiac Unit January 2012-May 2012

Freodtert Hospital Milwaukee, WI

Orthopedic/ Neurological Unit Sept. 2011-October 2011

Medical Surgical Unit October 2011 –December 2011

Siloah Elementary school Milwaukee, WI

Health promotion in school children January 2011- May 2011

Student clinical experience highlights include:

Implemented a quality improvement project to reduce length of stay among heart failure patients

Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities, including diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients regarding their disease presentation

Annual physical examination and medication review for patients

Educated patients and family members on medications, disease process, procedures and plan of care related to the patient

Applied the nursing process and evidence-base practice to enhance safety and quality care for the patient.

Completed comprehensive head-to- toe and focused assessments and documenting findings

Implemented interventions by using various nursing skills to help improve the health outcomes of patients. Interventions include intravenous (IV) catheter insertion and removal, IV fluid and medication infusion therapy, medication administration and assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL)

Used therapeutic and professional communication techniques when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers.

Suturing, casting, EKG interpretation

Performed pelvic examination with pap smears

Off Site Clinical Experience:

Same day Services

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Operating Room (OR)

Oncology Unit

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Gastrointestinal Unit (GI)

Employment Experience:

Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center Milwaukee, WI February 2013- present

Cardiac telemetry/pulmonary hypertension unit

Registered Nurse position requires responsibility for:

Oriented new nurses to become proficient in their nursing duties

Supported and supervised nursing staff in the capacity as a charge nurse

Collected comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or situation

Provided routine and complex care using clinical information and nursing skills/technology based on conscious, deliberate

planning. Prioritized care based on the plan of care and patient goals.

Analyzed the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or the issues

Identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient; developed a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes

Partnered with the patient, family, significant others and caregivers as appropriate to implement the plan in a safe, realistic and timely manner. Mobilizes other team members to achieve quality patient outcomes. Coordinates resources from a repertoire of healthcare experiences with anticipation of future needs beyond the acute episode

Practiced ethically; respected other individual’s beliefs and values

Employed strategies to promote health and a safe environment; modifies teaching strategy based on patient/family response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Assisted the patient/family to incorporate condition-related issues to lifestyle changes.

Integrated and translated research-based knowledge and experience into well-defined actions

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical center Milwaukee, WI July 2012- February 2013

Nursing Assistant position requires responsibility for:

Set up equipment needed for oxygen therapy and monitoring the flow-rate

Glucose checks, and provided pre- and post-operative care

Monitor and record, height, weight, vital signs; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration

Interacted therapeutically with patients, families and other healthcare providers

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in accordance with established care plan

Measured and recorded patient's fluid intake and output

Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status

Participated in admissions, transfer and discharge procedures

Practiced delegated nursing skills under the direct supervision of a registered nurse

Documented using EPIC program

Fairview Senior Homes Brookfield, WI January 2010- July 2012

Caregiver/ Nursing assistant position requires responsibility for

Preserved patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, emptying drainage bags and bathing

Provided warm-hearted companion; reading, conversing and providing mental stimulation.

Observed and reported relevant physical, psychological, social developments and interactions with fellow patients and staff

Collected urine / stool / sputum specimens as directed.

Medication administration

Assisted residents with cleanliness, grooming and nourishment needs.

Monitored, recorded vital signs and communicated all changes in patient health and progress to head nurse

Good Hope Manor Milwaukee, WI June 2007- January 2010

Nursing assistant professional II position requires responsibility for:

Provided ostomy care and irrigation

Administered tube feedings (after placement verification by licensed nurse)

Performed catheterizations and irrigation of catheter tubing

Performed oral and nasal suctioning

Medication administration and insulin injections

Administered enemas to residents when needed,

Helped residents with behavioral challenges

Sterile dressing changes

Incontinence management

Assisted residents with cleanliness, grooming and nourishment needs

Trained new CNAs on how to care for the residents in the facility and service orientation

Accompanied patients to doctor appointments

Honors and Awards:

Deans Honors List, Spring 2010-2012

Phi Kappa Phi Honors Award

Golden Key Honors Award

2013 Presidential award recipient - Milwaukee Chapter Black Nurses Association

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