SUSANE NJOMO

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Purcellville, VA 20132

540-***-****

acyyj6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Qualified, recent board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in direct patient care, focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct line of communication with patients and the entire health-care system. Superb interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach. Act as patient advocate as needed. Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition. Seeking position in a facility that diagnoses and manages both common and complex medical conditions in patients of all ages.

Certifications and Licensure

Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia – 09/2016

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License in the state of West Virginia – 11/2016

AC-CRNP-Family in the state of Maryland – 11/2016

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): FNP-BC

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): NP-C

Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion Therapy (CRNI), Expires 12/2018

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current

RN Licensure – Virginia Board of Nursing expires 6/2018

West Virginia Board of Nursing expires – 10/2017

Highlights

Patient-centered care Lab results evaluation

Sound judgement Preventive care

Health and wellness IV Therapy

Education

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY * Fairfax, Virginia 2016

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Specialization: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Invited member – Epsilon Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY * Fairfax, Virginia 2002

Master of Science in Nursing with Honors

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY * Fairfax Virginia 1998

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE * Annandale, Virginia 1989

Associate in Applied Science – Registered Nursing

FNP Program Experiences

More than 1000 clinical hours in Advanced Health Assessment practicum, Community-oriented primary care, health promotion/maintenance/teaching and Family Primary Care practicum.

Performed patient examinations. Obtained medical histories. Assessed patient status.

Collaborated with supervising physicians and DNPs to make treatment recommendations. Ordered labs and other diagnostic tests.

Delivered patient education on various topics ranging from disease prevention and health promotion to proper medication usage and nutrition.

Professional Experience

United Health Group, Nurse Practitioner House Calls, VA 2016 to Present

Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members including past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review and depression screening.

Conduct physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam.

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment.

Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of assessment.

Communicate findings in assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.

Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.

Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network (SPNN) – Sarasota FL 2011 to Present

Infusion Nurse Specialist (Worked part time while attending college full time)

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with varying diagnoses.

Interact with patient families to provide support. Explain and teach medical procedures, treatments and disease processes.

Ensure inter-professional communication and collaboration. Serve as patient advocate.

Home Solutions – Fairfax VA 2010 to 2015

Infusion Nurse Specialist/Case Manager

Specialty programs and therapies: IV antibiotics, steroids, IV and SQ gamma globulins, enteral/parenteral nutrition, cardiac therapies (Dobutamine/Milrinone), chemotherapy, pain management, hydration, anti-emetics, hemophilia therapies and central line catheter management.

Patient/family education in post op, post hospital care and medication management

Education in preventable diseases and management of existing/chronic diseases

Precepting new employees.

Neurology Center of Fairfax Infusion Clinic – Fairfax VA 2009 to 2010

Staff Nurse/Infusion Therapy

Primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians in coordination patient infusion therapy.

Participated in quality improvement and monitoring of activities.

Utilization of individual goal-directed patient care

HomeCall Pharmaceutical Services – Fairfax VA 2008 to 2009

Case Manager

Administration of a wide range of intravenous therapies to adults and pediatrics wit diverse disorders.

Medication management and ongoing assessment of disease state.

Inter-professional collaboration and provision of cost effective care.

MedStar Health VNA – Falls Church, VA 2002 to 2008

Field Nurse/Case Manager

Maternal/child health programs, diabetes education and management, cardiovascular therapies and wound management. Infusion therapies.

Orientation of new employees to VNA.

Nurse Finders (Pediatric/Adult Home Health Agency) – Alexandria, VA 1993 to 1998

Case manager

Assessment and evaluation of patient care post hospital discharge.

Education of different treatment modalities and compliance

Medical/surgical at Alexandria and Arlington (Virginia Hospital Center).

Western Medical Services – Falls Church, VA 1990 to 1992

Contract with IBM in role of occupational nurse for 18 months.

Performed employee physicals and emergency response.

National Orthopedic Hospital – Arlington, VA 1989 to 1990

Provided comprehensive medical care to pre and post-surgical patients.

Nurse supervisor on night shifts.

Collaborate with doctors in planning for patient care

Patient and family education at discharge.

Affiliations

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Virginia Nurses Association (VNA)

Infusion Nursing Society (INS)

Sigma Theta Tau-International Honor Society of Nursing

References

Available upon request

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