Jodi Levins- ARNP-C

Summary

To utilize and contribute the experience that I have acquired as an Intensive Care Nurse, Home Health Nurse and Medical/Surgical Nurse in the role of an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner working with the geriatric population. I would like to be able to influence this population to be more independent and informed regarding their medications, health conditions, and diagnostic testing through education, proper medication, and proper reinforcement. Certifications

Florida Dual RN/ARNP Licensure ARNP 9258228 expires 7/2018 Adult-Gerontology NP Certified ARNP-C AG0616301

Critical Care Registered Nurse 2010-2016

BLS for Healthcare Providers Expires 7/2018

Highlights

Dedicated to getting the job done

Finding different ways to get things done.

Compassionate.

Belief that everyone should be treated the same

regardless

Clinical Rotations

January- May 2014

Adult-Gerontology Nursing Home Experience

Preceptor- Mary Sleight ARNP

Responsibilities were to go into nursing homes and assess new patients to evaluate and treat and to also see patients that the staff determines has health issues to be treated by the nurse practitioner. April-August 2015

Adult-Gerontology Primary Health Care/Clinic Experience Precepted in Dr. Nelson Pichardo's clinic in Davenport, FL Assisted PA's with assessment, treatment and diagnosis of patient's illnesses. Preceptor- Frank Valor, PA.

September- November 2016

Specialty- Hematology/Oncology

Precepted in Dr. Osama Hlalah's office. Assisted NP with assessment, and diagnosis of patients suffering from various cancers and blood abnormalities.

Preceptor- Michelle Rampersad, ARNP

Accomplishments

Train the Trainor LRMC 2008-2010

737 Waterbridge Drive, Winter Haven FL 33880

Home: 863-***-**** - Cell: 863-***-**** - acy6da@r.postjobfree.com Florida Nursing Student Association President at Polk Community College 2005-2006 Member of Who's Who in America Junior College Students Fall 2006 Member Golden Key Honor Society USF 1986

Dean's List 1984-1985 Penn State University

Taught Classes for the Institute of Paralegal Education regarding Internet Usage and searchable databases. Experience

Staff Nurse

August 2016 to Current

Baycare - Bartow, FL

Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw average of 5-6 patients per shift.

Administered IV therapy and other types of medication and observed their response to such medications. Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities. Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Staff Nurse

December 2013 to June 2015

Chapters Health Systems - Lakeland, FL

Provided palliative care in inpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Managed team of medical support personnel.

Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 4-5 high acuity patients per shift.

Staff Nurse

April 2013 to December 2013

Amedysis - Winter Haven, FL

Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

October 2012 to July 2013

Lake Wales Medical Center - Lake Wales, FL

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Staff Nurse

June 2010 to March 2012

Infinity Home Health - Lakeland, FL

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Intensive Care Nurse

January 2007 to February 2010

Lakeland Regional Health - Lakeland, FL

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Paralegal//Crime Scene Technician

November 1987 to January 2005

Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow, FL

Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence. Accurately entered client data into a company-based software program. Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence. Arranged all correspondence on behalf of the attorney. Monitored legal volumes to make certain that the law library was up-to-date. Coordinated with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention. Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes. Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness. Education

Master of Science : Nursing, 2015

Florida Southern - Lakeland, FL, USA

Member of Sigma Theta Tau.

Coursework in Adult-Gerontology.

3.35 GPA

Bachelor of Science : Nursing, 2012

St Petersburg College - St. Petersburg, FL, USA

3.4 GPA

Coursework in Adult and Family Health

Associate of Science : Nursing, 2006

Polk State Universtity - Winter Haven, FL, USA

Coursework in Adult and Family Health

3.55 GPA

President of Florida Student Nurses Association.

Who's Who in American Junior College Students Academic Achievement Award Bachelor of Science : Business Administration, 1996 Everest University - Lakeland, FL, USA

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Minor in Paralegal Studies

Coursework in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Arts : Criminal Justice, 1987

University Of South Florida - Tampa, FL, USA

Member of Honor Key Society

Transferred to USF : Criminal Justice

Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA, USA Coursework in Communications, Criminal Law and Public Administration Coursework in Juvenile Justice and Deviance in Society Deans List 1984-1985

References

Michael Gross, PA

Internal Medicine Group

Office: 863-***-****

Email: acy6da@r.postjobfree.com

(mentor and PA, friend

Michelle Rampersad, ARNP

Bond Clinic

Office: 863-***-****

Email: acy6da@r.postjobfree.com

(preceptor)

Debbie Dowell, ARNP

ARNP

Office: 407-***-****

Email: acy6da@r.postjobfree.com

(ARNP/Friend)

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