Margarette B. Lespinasse, RN, BSN, MSN, ARNP-C
Riverview, FL 33569
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Full time position as an ARNP in a patient oriented clinic.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am goal-directed, result-oriented professional with a strong medical background and education. I have skilled communicator, persuasive, and adaptable. I am Self-motivated with high energy, initiative, and focus. Culturally diverse with superior communication skills:
Comprehensive/Medical Nursing Knowledge
Client /Community Relations
Flexible/Assertive/Adaptable
Problem Solving/Decision Making
SKILLED AND TRAINING
I am proficient in Microsoft Word, exceptional organizational skills, fluent in French, Haitian Creole, and conversant in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Master Family Nurse Practitioner. South University, Tampa, FL, Sep. 2012
Master of Science, Nursing. University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, June 2010
Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, May 2006
Associate of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences. Saint Leo University, St Leo, FL, December 2005
Associate of Science, Nursing. Hillsborough Community College, Plant City, FL, December 1990
License Practical Nursing. BOCES Vocational School, Long-Island, NY, December 1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARNP-C Family, DaVita HealthCare Partners, August 2015 to present
Developing treatment plan for acute and chronic disease. Educating and guiding
patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits. Perform physical exams.
Order, conduct, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (ekg, x-ray etc) to identify assess
patient’s condition. Perform well woman exam. Prescribing medications
ARNP-C Family, Boyette Walk-in Clinic, April 2015 to present
Perform physical exams, perform and interpret diagnostic tests,
diagnose and treat common conditions, provide screening, interventions,
counseling, and prescribe medications as needed to patients in specified
age categories. Perform minor procedures such as splinting, lancing boil or
cyst, wound care. Perform well woman exam. Work autonomously.
ARNP-C Family, Tampa Community Health Centers, Tampa, FL, January 2013 to July 2015
Provide health care, first aid, and immunization. Order, conduct, interpret ekg, evaluate
diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition. Perform well woman exam
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Jersey College, Tampa, FL, February 2014 to 2015
Ensuring that educational activities are congruent with Jersey College, goals values, priorities, and resources.
Assisting learners to identify their learning needs.
Evaluates students’ progress.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, South University, Tampa, FL, October 2010 to 2012
Ensuring that educational activities are congruent with South University’s mission, goals values, priorities, and resources.
Assisting learners to identify their learning needs.
Evaluates students’ progress.
RN, Medical Surgical, Neuroscience and CVPCU Units, Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, FL, August 2002 to 01/11/2013
Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate nursing and ancillary staff in the provision of patient’s service is consistent with agency philosophy, policy and standards of practice in relation to agency goals and objectives.
Provide cardiac and neuro surgical care to a population of patients from Emergency Dept., (patient with history of coronary artery disease), post Cardiac Cath Lab, and Recovery Units.
Served as a resource charge nurse in the absence of the Director
RN, Supervisor, Hillsborough County Health Department, FL, March 2007 to July 2009
Presented strong decision, analytical, and problem solving, as well as clinical competency in variety of public health programs.
Assisted Director with development and implementation of policies.
Communicated, motivated, coached and evaluated employees.
Suspend, promoted, discharged, rewarded, and disciplined subordinates.
Promoted the department as a positive caring community organization through courteous behavior toward all clients and co-workers. Developed training plans
Did PowerPoint presentation on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and developed health improvement programs for the community.
Researched, developed, and maintained community resources: initiated referrals for clients and families. Organized health fairs for the community
Developed strong community relations through networking and liaison representation with resource agencies.
Conducted immunization, family planning, women’s health clinic, and well child clinic. Designed and conducted orientation classes.
RN, Supervisor, Tampa Community Health Centers, Tampa, FL, September 2006 to March 2007
Coordinated and facilitated quality improvement teams to analyze and improved work processes.
Developed, implemented, and monitored program requirements.
Identified areas for improvement in standards of care and practice within the clinic setting.
Worked closely with the Office Organizational Development in the provision of medical training activities.
RN, Surgical and Endoscopic Unit, Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, FL, January 2005 to December 2008
Educated patients and family on pre-op and post-op procedures
Established patent intravenous line. Obtained inform consent before surgery.
Assisted MD with diverse procedures such as: banding, insertion of PEG tube, ERCP, colonoscopy, EGD with dilation, biopsy, bronchoscopy, and neural block
Inserted specimens order in computer as per Md’s order
RN, Community Health Care, Suncoast Community Health Care, Plant City, FL, January 2000 to August 2002
Provided care to area residents of all age groups in a high impact area of migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families
Developed plans to meet patients’ need and evaluated the effectiveness of the plan
Provided age-appropriate nursing teaching on topics such as substance abuse, smoking cessation, domestic violence prevention, pregnancy prevention, self-breast exam, high blood pressure etc.
Identified health issues and need for early intervention.
RN, Telephonic Case Manager, CCN-Tampa, FL, January 1998 to December 1999
Assessed, planned, implemented, coordinated, and evaluated options to meet each individual’s health needs and promote successful cost-effective outcomes.
Utilized M&R and other resources necessary to help in determining review decisions.
RN, Telephonic Case Manager, USF & G, Tampa, FL, March 1997 to January 1998
Worked directly with worker’s compensation claims adjusters.
Assessed planned, implemented, coordinated, and evaluated options to meet each individual’s health needs and promoted successful cost-effective outcomes.
RN, Telephonic Case Manager, Metracomp Return to Work Unit, Tampa, FL, January 1996 to March 1997
Worked directly with worker’s compensation claims adjusters.
Assessed planned, implemented, coordinated, and evaluated options to meet each individual’s health needs and promoted successful cost-effective outcomes.
RN, Chemotherapy & Genito-Urinary Units, H. Lee Moffitt Research Cancer Center,
Tampa, FL, January 1994 to December 2000
Assessed, planned, implemented, and assisted Mds, clients to determine priority for services and evaluated the effectiveness of the plans.
Administered chemotherapy and research drugs.
Assisted Mds with various bedside surgical procedures.
Provided care for clients with neutropenic fever, and photopheresis.
RN, Oncology Unit, St. Joseph’s Cancer Institute, Tampa, FL, April 1992 to January 1994
Provided care for clients with neutropenic fever. Administered chemotherapy.
RN, LPN, Progressive Care Unit, Humana Brandon Hospital, Brandon, FL, October 1988 to June 1995
Provided nursing care to various patients with catastrophic disease and chest pain.
LPN, Medical Surgical Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Flushing, NY, March 1986 to July
1988
Provided nursing care to medical surgical clients.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
UNICEF USA
American Nurses Association
Nurses Strategic Action Team
National Nurses United
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
National Licensure as Registered Nurse: 1991 to present
Health Professional CPR from American Heart Association: January 1986 to 2019
Advance Cardiac Life Support: 1991-2019