TARA OKULLO

ADULT GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Tara Okullo

NPI: 156*******

Contact Phone: 619-***-****

Email: ad09o0@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ******** *****. *** *********, TX 77382 Objective:

Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Adult Geriatrics, offering 24 years of experience in providing comprehensive healthcare to older adults. Proficient in diagnosing, treating, and managing chronic illnesses while promoting wellness and improving the quality of life for geriatric patients.

Education:

Post Masters, Adult Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner. University of Texas. Dec. 2017 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). University of San Francisco. Dec. 2015 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX. May 1999 Licensure and Certifications:

Board-Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C) Texas Compact Multi State License (NLC)

Applied for California Licensure

Professional Experience:

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Geriatrics

Collaborative Geriatrics, LLC. Houston TX

Employed: March 2018- June 2023

Conduct comprehensive assessments of geriatric patients, including medical history, physical exams, and medication reviews.

TARA OKULLO

ADULT GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions prevalent in older adults, such as hypertension, diabetes, dementia, and osteoarthritis.

Develop and implement personalized care plans to manage and improve the health of geriatric patients. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, X-rays, and EKGs. Prescribe and manage medications, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize patient outcomes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure holistic care and address the unique needs of older adults.

Educate patients and their families on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and end-of-life care options.

Participate in regular case conferences, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate seamless patient care. Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse

Uintah Basin Hospital, Roosevelt, Utah

Employed: July 2011-March 2018

Managed and supervised daily staffing requirements of 15 Registered Nurses in a 40-bed in-patient nursing unit

Performed continuous education for the hospital nurses charting, and documentation, new ICT Systems, Patient Portal System

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tenet- Alvarado Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Employed: July 2000-March 2011

Held various other positions including, Clinical Nurse Liaison officer, PPS Coordinator, Business Development Officer, Charge Nurse on Rehabilitation Floor Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of medical and surgical patients. Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and implemented nursing interventions. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans. Assisted in patient education and discharge planning. Skills:

Geriatric assessment and care, Chronic disease management, Medication management, Patient education, Interdisciplinary collaboration, electronic health records (EHR), Diagnostic test interpretation, End-of-life care.

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