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Nurse Practitioner

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
January 05, 2017

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Resume:

Curriculum Vitae

Adedamola Solawon, DNP, FNP

**** ******* **** **, ********, TX, 77407.

Cell: 401-***-****

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

Objective:

Ambitious and organized nurse practitioner seeking a role in your facility. Work history illustrates a detailed physical assessment, proficient diagnostic techniques and evidence based treatment plans. Clinical experience demonstrates the ability to quickly build rapport with a diverse population while effectively communicating. Easily collaborates with staff to provide a high quality of care..

Education:

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota January 2016

Masters of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT May 2012

Bachelor of Science degree – Nursing

University of Rhode Island – Kingston, Rhode Island

May 2009

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATION:

Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner: Texas State Board of Nursing

Prescriptive Authority: Texas State Board of Nursing License

Registered Nurse Texas State Board of Nursing License

DEA

Board Certification Family Practice ANCC

Basic life support & CPR: American Heart Association

Professional Experience:

Nurse Practitioner, Thundermist Health Center October 2012 to present

Working as a Family Nurse Practitioner in federally funded Community Health Center dividing time between primary care and walk in urgent care

Managing care across the lifespan with focus on health promotion, same day sick visits and assessment of emergent health problems.

Working closely with physician colleagues and supervising physician to provide quality guideline aappropriate care of all patients.

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic results.

Working closely with local emergency room staff to maximize utilization of services and best health care outcomes.

Managing care across the lifespan with focus on health promotion, disease prevention and chronic illness management.

Conducting complete physical exams, well-child, episodic care, and follow-up care for patients.

Nurse Practitioner, CVS Minute Clinic September 2013 to present

Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses

Perform various type of physical exams (DOT, sports, driver license) to the adolescent and adult population

Provide primary prevention in the forms of vaccines and disease prevention throughout the life span

Administrative duties including billing, insurance, ordering equipment and vaccines

Registered Nurse, Saint Francis Medical Center

Geriatric Medical surgical floor

January 2011 to September 2012

Document patient care services by charting in-patient and department records.

Assess patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiates appropriate action.

Report patient care/condition/progress to patient’s physician on a continuous basis.

Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up.

Facilitate prompt disposition of physician orders including lab results, treatments, reports, diagnostic tests, and administration of medications.

Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms were obtained prior to administration of therapies.

Instruct patients and their families in treatment procedures.

Assist individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.

Registered Nurse, Johnson Memorial Medical Center – Stafford Springs, CT Adult Medical-Surgical Floor September 2010 to May 2011

Provide direct patient care for 4-5 patients

Patient and Family education

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists and others to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.

Safe administration of medications Notifying physicians of clinical changes

Good knowledge and application of hospital policies and procedures

Staff Nurse, Banister House INC

Long Term Care/Behavioral Facility - August 2009 – April 2012

Implement patient care for up to 50 patients with behavioral and addiction problems

Schedule patient admissions and discharges.

Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.

Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.

Staff Nurse, Hopkins Manor- North Providence, RI Long Term Care facility –September 2009 to September 2011

Provide hands-on care in accordance with Charge Nurse and physician orders.

Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician including patient and family instruction.

Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.

Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.

Maintained nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies.

Analyze any changes in a patient’s condition.

Identify symptoms and severity while alerting the physician and Charge Nurse promptly. Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information.

Provide a safe and clean working environment.

Nursing Assistant, Haven Healthcare Center

Long Term Care Facility –March 2005 to August 2009

Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.

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

Administered enemas to patient when needed.

Measured and recorded patient's fluid intake and output.

Managed supply inventory and supply requisitions.

Provided medication reminders.

Provided patient transportation to doctor appointments.

Clinical Experience:

Primary Care Rotation (Hartford Medical Group – South Main) – 320 hours

Urgent and primary care services in an urban setting

Provided services for 20 - 25 patients per day

Provided urgent and primary care services to diverse patient population.

Managed various acute and chronic diseases commonly seen in primary care such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, abdominal pain, respiratory, and skin infections.

Others services provided include routine physical examinations across all age groups and immunizations.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, managed, adjusted medication regimens as needed and formulated differential diagnoses.

Referred and consulted as indicated, provided extensive education regarding disease prevention and health promotion.

Women’s Health/Internal Medicine Rotation (Southwest Community Health Center) – 60 hours

Non-profit organization providing healthcare services for underserved population

Provided services for 11 – 16 patients within a four hours span

Provided primary/urgent care services including gynecological services such as Family Planning, STD prevention and treatment, PAP Smears, Colposcopy, On site Mammography, On site Ultrasound

Pediatrics Rotation (Firefly Urgent Care) – 120 hours

Urgent care/ after hours facility

Provided care for up to 50 patients per day

Patient population ranges from infant to adolescents only

Managed acute conditions such as fever, contusion, sprain, laceration e.t.c, with referral made as necessary

Provided detailed education to patients, parents and children

Publications

Manuscript in Review

Solawon, A. O., (2016). Patient’s Impact on Antibiotics Prescription for Viral Infections. Unpublished Manuscript, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Capella University, Minnesota, USA.

Honor and Awards:

Sigma Theta Tau

Golden Key Honor Society

ONYX Senior Honor Society

Internship

McCan Program, Summer 2008.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Shadowed advanced practice nurses

Helped with coordination and data collection of ongoing researches on campus

Volunteer Activities

Vice President of single and young adults (Redeemed Christian church of God)

Member of Nigerian Frontier of America

REFERENCES

References and letter of recommendations available upon request.



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