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