Pujeeta Pfau Carter, FNP-BC, CNL

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Introduction: Highly competent and experienced nurse practitioner who has worked in various healthcare environments, with diverse patient populations, addressing multiple acute and chronic comorbidities using evidence-based practice medical care.

Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Doctorate in Nursing Practice – Candidate, anticipated graduation May 2024

Family Nurse Practitioner- Post Masters Certificate, May 2013

Global Health Nursing – Post Masters Certificate, May 2013

Masters in science, August 2006 – May 2008

Clinical Nurse Leader Program

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, August 2005

Double Major in Biological Sciences and Women Studies

University of Connecticut Study Abroad Program

London, England – spring, 2004

Work Adult Emergency Nurse Practitioner, April 2016– present

Experience: University of Maryland Medical Center, Emergency Department/Urgent Care

Assess, treat, and coordinate care for patients with acute/emergent conditions

Promptly evaluate and initiate plan of care for patient in triage

Consult with specialty services, and admitting teams to coordinate care

Mentor, train, and educate onboarding nurse practitioners, and provide nursing staff education on common medical conditions presenting in the ED, mental health advocacy, and addressing social determinants of health

Perform skills including suture/stapling, incision and drainage, digital and dental blocks, pelvic examinations, and extremity splinting

Adult Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, March 2020– present

Diagnose, treat, and care for patients with acute/emergent conditions

Coordinate follow up with primary care and transfer to ED for acute conditions

Perform pelvic exams and observe vaginal specimens under microscope to provide real-time diagnosis

Emergency Department Tele-Triage Provider, March 2020 – present

University of Maryland Medical Systems, Emergency Department

Simultaneously evaluate acute patients in triage rooms in various emergency departments in University of Maryland systems to initiate care and assessment

Place pertinent lab orders, imaging testing, and consults for patients in ED to initiate and expedite care

Coordinate specialty services, notify in-house providers of patient conditions, to facilitate care, and discharge low acuity patients to increase ED flow

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, August 2014 – February 2021

Medstar Prompt Care – Urgent Care

Evaluate and coordinate plan of care for patients with acute conditions

Transfer patients to appropriate care through specialists, transfer to ER

Perform focused exams based on acute complaints, as well as preoperative evaluation, camp and sports physicals

Evaluate labs and point-of-care testing, pelvic exams, perform suture/stapling

Perform remote evaluation of patients during COVID pandemic

Assess patients remotely via comprehensive review of systems to diagnose, and treat acute conditions, and provide appropriate referrals

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, November 2013– July 2016

Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Primary Care Center

Assess, treat, and coordinate plan of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions

Determine abnormal conditions by ordering diagnostic testing and interpreting data, and communicating results to patients effectively

Educate patients/families on disease processes and treatment options to develop engagement of mutual health goals, and prevent disease complication

Train internal medicine residents on women’s health, and pelvic examinations

Provide continuity of care by developing and managing treatment plans with sole responsibility over patient panel >2000 patients

Refer patients to medical specialist and coordinate patient care with case management, mental health professional, and surgery teams

Target Clinic – Urgent Care, June 2014-August 2015

Assess, treat, patient with urgent care concerns including URI, musculoskeletal pain, UTI, perform pre-employment and sports and camp physicals

Evaluate labs and point-of-care testing for diagnosis, update vaccinations

Transfer patients to appropriate care through specialists, transfer to ER

Emergency Department Registered Nurse, February 2011– August 2013

University of Maryland Medical Center, ED

Patientcare, assessment, and coordination and plan of disease process

Medication administration, laboratory assessment, and patient travel

Graduate Assistant, January 2012 – May 2013

Office of Global Health, University of Maryland

Assisting in developing syllabus, arranging guest speakers, and coordination of class specifics

Supporting students, evaluating assignments and presentation

Surgical Acute Nurse, December 2008 – February 2011

Surgical Acute Preceptor, 2010

University of Maryland Medical Center, SACU

Patientcare, assessment, and coordination and plan of disease process

Medication administration, laboratory assessment, and patient travel

Pediatric ICU (Clinical Scholar) Registered Nurse, January 2008 - October 2008

University of Maryland Medical Center, General Pediatric Floor

Patientcare, assessment, and coordination and plan of disease process

Medication administration, laboratory assessment, and patient travel

Nursing Assistant, November 2007- May 2008

University of Maryland Medical Center, General Pediatric Floor

Patient care services

Vital signs, stocking supplies, and updating nurses on patient issues

Transplant Assistant, June 2006- January 2007

University of Maryland Medical Center, Bone Marrow Transplant

Scheduling labs, medical procedures and appointments for Cancer patients

Registering patient information and results into national cancer database

Resident Assistant, October 2001-January 2006

The Holy Family Homeless Shelter, Windham, CT

Research living conditions and living possibilities for residents

Providing programs for children to learn and express interests

Providing meals for residents

Community Organizer- Women Studies Capstone, May 2005 – August 2005

Windham AIDS Program (WAP), Windham, CT

Interview clients

Organize field trips for both Clients and their families

Undergraduate Community Assistant, Spring 2003- Fall 2004

Residential Life, University of Connecticut

Designated representative for a multicultural learning community

Providing programs, and information for students

Providing support for residents

Assistant Aquatics Director, June 2004 – August 2004

Camp Counselor, June 2002 – December 2003

Camp Horizons, South Windham, CT

Planning and executing swimming lessons for campers with physical and mental disabilities.

Assisting campers with physical and mental disabilities in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Providing campers with activities to enrich their physical and mental interests

Student Chair of Nurses for Global Health, January 2012 – May 2013

Leadership: Office of Global Health, University of Maryland

Developing programs, speakers, and forums for UMB community to learn, and discuss issues of global health

Promote health equality and advocate for awareness of global health, reaching out to student groups to promote similar goals

Coordinate an annual conference (2011, 2012, & 2013)

University of Maryland Representative, Liberia, Summer 2012

Global Health Experience, Office of Global Health

Attend meeting with stakeholders (Ministry of Health, Clinton Foundation, Nursing Board) to promote Primary Health Care – Clinical Specialist program

Communicate with health professionals in rural settings, nursing/physician assistant professor and students

Certifications: FNP-BC: Maryland State Boards of Nursing - 09/2015 - present

and Skills: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL): December 2015 - present

Registered Nurse: Maryland State Boards of Nursing – 07/2015- present

CPR: American Heart Association, valid through July 2016

Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Language: Proficient in Nepali

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