Cheryl Andrea Hart R.N, MSN, CDE

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Staten Island, New York. 10314

516-***-**** cell phone

E-mail: acyd4x@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To become a part of an innovative healthcare team which will enrich my nursing career and promote professional growth.

EDUCATION:

June, 2011. Graduate School of Nursing. College of Staten Island.

Master of Science, Nursing. Adult Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist- Diabetes.

Nurse Practitioner License # F30687

May, 1995. Pace University. Pleasantville, New York. Bachelor of Science, Nursing.

NY RN License # 477404

EMPLOYMENT.

March 2014 to present. Nurse Practitioner-Diabetes Management and Education

NYU Lutheran Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York.

Obtain medical histories and conduct appropriate physical exams. Order and review laboratory and diagnostic studies. Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic plans for patients. Assist physicians in developing and implementing treatment protocols for nursing and medical staff. Develop diabetes education plans based on an assessment of patient’s medical, nutritional, psychosocial and educational needs. Educate and counsel patients in all areas of diabetes self-management.

December 2011 to March 2014. Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Nurse Educator- Diabetes

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. New York.

Provide diabetes education and support services to patients with diabetes within the ambulatory care network. Facilitate group and individual education sessions. Collaborate with medical providers and community liaisons to ensure holistic, comprehensive care. Empower patients and their families with diabetes self management skills. Conduct nursing grand rounds presentations. Develop protocols, curriculums and work flows. Present medical and nursing in-services related to current global diabetes initiatives. Serve as the team lead for community diabetes events.

June 2010 to November 2011. Care Manager, Post Discharge Follow up Case Management Program.

New York University Langone Medical Center. New York, New York.

Provide comprehensive case management follow up to all patients within 72 hours of discharge from their in-patient stay. Provide patient teaching and initiate referrals to community resources and outpatient services. Collaborate with medical providers, managed care companies and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and expedite a patient centered discharge plan.

June 2009 to June 2010. Nurse Case Manager, Patient Care Coordinator.

Health Plus Health Plans. Brooklyn, New York

Provide comprehensive case coordination to targeted members of the health plan.

Conduct telephonic interviews, assessments and evaluations of rendered services.

Evaluate utilization of all services, collaborating with facility disciplines for safe and effective discharges. Provide disease management education and referrals to needed community resources.

February 2003 to May 2009. Nurse Case Manager, Certified Diabetes Educator.

Sunset Park Family Health Center of Lutheran Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York.

Provide all aspects of diabetes education to inpatients, outpatients, healthcare providers and community organizations throughout Brooklyn. Conduct group and individual educational sessions. Provide comprehensive case management services and act as a professional liaison for patients and managed care organizations. Serve as a resource to the hospital and community in all areas of diabetes care. Develop program curriculums, work flows and protocols.

Coordinate and provide in-service trainings for nursing staff, house medical residents and paraprofessionals. Supervise and evaluate community outreach workers and clerical staff. Coordinate and facilitate monthly, community diabetes support group.

May 2000 to January 2002. Geriatric Case Manager.

Health Insurance Plans (HIP). New York, N.Y. Provided comprehensive case management services to the Medicare high-risk population in New York. Conducted telephonic assessment of patient needs and initiated homecare services. Evaluated timeliness and efficacy of health services rendered, conducted cost-benefit analyses of services provided, and developed effective treatment plans with physicians, social workers and other community liaisons.

September 1997 to December 2008. Community Health Nurse,

Senior Nurse Coordinator of Care. Metropolitan Jewish Healthcare Systems. Brooklyn, New York.

Adjudicate home care services and resources to homebound patients in the certified and long term home health care programs. Conduct homecare planning with interdisciplinary team members. Perform, initial, interim and discharge assessments of homebound patients. Generate initial and discharge treatment plans. Provide supervision and support to on call field professionals and

para- professionals.

June 1994 to July 1998. Staff Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

Brooklyn Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York

.Performed patient assessments and implemented nursing care to critically ill peri-operative patients. Provided pre and postoperative patient teaching. Preceptor for new hire staff nurses.

Additional Accolades:

Certified Diabetes Educator, National Certification Board, Diabetes Educators.

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, NPNY

Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Member of American Association of Diabetes Educators

Member of National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Nurse.Com 2015 GEM Award Finalist – Clinical Excellence

Fluency in Spanish.

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