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Registered Nurse Practitioner

Location:
El Paso, TX
Salary:
100,000/yr
Posted:
February 07, 2017

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Objective

Dedicated nurse practitioner seeking a position in a well centered environment with the opportunity to diagnose and manage both common and complex medical conditions throughout the life span.

Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner, El Paso Internal Medicine - Mohammed Alnajjar, MD 4/2016 - Current

Average 10-15 patients per day

Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses.

Helped patients manage acute and chronic illnesses.

Conducted physical examinations and interpreted medical history.

Ordered and performed diagnostic tests and procedures.

Counseled and educated patients about preventative measures to avoid illnesses.

Registered Nurse, Providence Memorial Hospital, Medical/Surgical Unit 9/2013 – 12/2015

Average 6 patients per day, low to high acuity

Obtained histories and performed ongoing physical and mental status assessments while developing and implementing primary patient care.

Administered medications, performed dressing changes, administered injections, IV-line maintenance and insertion, administered blood products, managed pain control, and performed both preoperative and postoperative assessments.

Coordinated patient care, social work referrals, and outpatient treatments.

Provided patient and family education and explained discharge instructions.

Registered Nurse, Providence Memorial Hospital, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit 4/2013-8/2013

Average 1-3 patients per hour, low to high acuity, 6-14 patients a day,

Obtained comprehensive histories and perform assessments.

Provided proper pain management.

Administered medications, maintained adequate airway, monitored vitals, provided care for anesthesia side effects and invasive line monitoring.

Displayed knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.

Knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques and consequent nursing interventions.

Recognized emergency situations and assisted in corrective action.

Provided patient and family education and explained discharge instructions.

Registered Nurse, Providence Memorial Hospital, Medical/Surgical Unit 6/2011 – 3/2013

Average 6 patients per day, low to high acuity.

Demonstrated administrative, management and leadership skills required to effectively organize and direct staff and services while providing care for my team of patients.

Coordinated and facilitated patient care with nurse colleagues, other departments and disciplines, and with outside agencies.

Obtained histories and performed ongoing physical and mental status assessments while developing and implementing primary patient care.

Administered medications, performed dressing changes, administered injections, IV-line maintenance and insertion, administered blood products, managed pain control, and performed both preoperative and postoperative assessments.

Coordinated patient care, social work referrals, and outpatient treatment.

Provided patient and family education and explained discharge instructions.

Followed infection control procedures.

Delegated staff nursing duties.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing – December 2015

Concentration – Family Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas at El Paso

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – May 2011

Nursing Accelerated Fast Track Program

The University of Texas at El Paso

Bachelor of Science in Biology – December 2009

Major in Biology with a minor in Chemistry

The University of Texas at El Paso

Skills

Board certified FNP

Strong clinical skills

Fast learner

Spanish proficiency – level 2

Team player

Empathetic

Strong interpersonal skills

Patient/family focused

Passionate patient/family advocate

Problem resolution capability

Professional bedside manner

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Thorough physical assessments

Organized

Certifications

Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification, License number AP130772, NPI 197*******

Registered Nurse in Texas, License number 803698, 2011

BLS (current)

Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners



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