Rachelle Alin
**** ** *** ****** *****, FL ***** 786-***-**** ********@***.***
Objective: Searching for growth within a challenging position as a Nurse Practitioner where my profound medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
Summary of Qualifications
Maintains critical thinking skills to provide the highest quality of care for the client
Excellent Therapeutic communication skills with patients, families, and staff
Very organized, reliable, and dependable worker, team player capable of working independently
Capable of multitasking in a fast paced environment
Able to manage time & resources efficiently
Excellent computer skills
Education
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2013-2016
Masters in Nurse Practitioner
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2006-2008
Bachelor in the Science of Nursing
Miami Dade College, Miami FL 2004-2006
Associate Degree in Nursing
Licenses, Certifications
Board Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ANCC, AANP) 2016
Registered Nurse License, State of Florida 2008
BLS & ACLS Certification
Career History
Plaza Health Network-Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Miami, FL
Nurse Practitioner January 2017-present
In house Nurse Practitioner for seven SNF’s within the same network, caring for and treating the certain ailments and conditions of the geriatric population. Managing care for the acutely ill skilled elderly residents and the chronically ill long term elderly residents. Daily duties include taking calls from facilities, assessing patients with a change in condition, providing proper documented assessment of patients, provide current updates on patients conditions, coordinates referrals, communicates with nursing staff, under the collaboration of Medical Directors establishes proper communication in order to provided effective care to the residents, while also preventing readmissions to hospitals. Other services available are long-term restorative care and rehabilitation services such as PT/OT/ST.
The team includes the patient, resident’s attending physician, medical specialists, therapists, registered and licensed nurses, social workers, registered dietitians, activity directors and nursing assistants.
Serenity Recovery Center Miami, FL
Nurse Practitioner August 2016-Present
ARNP working in collaboration with Medical Director and multi-disciplinary team to support and encourage the client during addictions treatment
screening clients for medical appropriateness prior to admission; performing history & physicals; performing risk assessments for acute and chronic illnesses; treatment of urgent and chronic ailments; medication management of clients in the detoxification and residential program
medical care of clients in our detox program; identification and treatment of withdrawal symptoms; Providing clients with substance abuse education and health promotion
rotating weekend and after hours on-call support
providing support as needed to members of the medical team
West Kendall Baptist Hospital Miami, FL
Registered Nurse on Cardiac Telemetry floor March 2011-present
Charge Nurse and Resource
Proficient Registered Nurse
Coordinate and implements nursing care to acutely ill patients with cardiovascular ailments including atrial fibrillation, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, life-threatening and benign arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary artery disease.
Assume the role of instructor and preceptor. Orient and mentor newly licensed nurses and help them achieve independent, autonomous success through leadership and tailored learning.
Interpret advanced ECG recordings, manage patients on various cardiac drips, monitor patients with chest tubes and other drainage tubes.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Medication administration; collect, analyzed, and interpret data and information from health care members and document actual and potential nursing diagnoses
Document patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Modify plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective and ineffective nursing interventions
Provides patient/family centered care by exemplifying quality, service, diversity and knowledge
UBPC (Unit based) council member since 2011 to present
Mercy Hospital Miami, FL
Registered Nurse on Respiratory Medical Surgical Floor March 2009- March 2011
Competently provides comprehensive nursing care in a medical surgical and telemetry unit to adults and geriatric patients including wound care vacuum system
Provides compassionate care for hospitalized patients for continuity of care
Maintains positive relations with physicians and colleagues to support consistently great care
Medication administration; collect, analyzed, and interpret data and information from health care members and document actual and potential nursing diagnoses
Document patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Modify plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective and ineffective nursing interventions
Communicate with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Jackson Plaza Nursing Rehabilitation Center Miami, FL
Registered Nurse on Rehabilitation floor November 2008-August 2010
Caring for elderly residents by making sure patients maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene, administering medications, receive proper nutrition, monitoring vital signs and overall health status.
Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
Implements a plan of care by providing nursing care and education directly or through ancillary personnel, as needed, to maintain and restore function and prevent complications and further loss
Evaluates the nursing care that is being provided and modifies the plan, as needed, to achieve measurable goals and objectives
Language: Fluent in English, Creole, and some Spanish
Awards & Recognition
Member Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 2016
Award/Certificate of Participation with the Malteser International Relief group 01/2010
Scholarship from Barry University and the National Student Nurses Association 2015
Excellence In Service Award –West Kendall Baptist Hospital 2011-2016
Nurse of the Month 07/2016
Community Service
Baptist Surgical Mission team Volunteer Haiti PACU RN 2015-Present
Haiti mission trip, Post Earthquake relief group with Malteaser International 2010
Volunteer at several organizations: National Achiever s Society, Hands on Miami 2004
Eagle s Wings Developmental Center (Mentor) Hallandale, FL 2008
Jackson Memorial Hospital (student nurse volunteer) Miami, FL 2006