Blessy Samuel
Orlando, FL *****
***********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Position
Dedicated certified Adult gerontology primary care Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Superb interpersonal and leadership skills. More than 15 years in nursing and healthcare. As a registered nurse with extensive experience in internal medicine, women’s health, cardiology and neurology. Flexible, fast learner who adapts quickly to changes while enjoying challenges. Self-motivated, compassionate, and reliable with the desire to provide optimal medical care as a nurse practitioner.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in nursing 2014.
Purdue University Global, Chicago, IL
Master of science in nursing-AGNP 2020.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adult gerontology nurse practitioner 2019-2020
Participated in several clinical rotations throughout Orlando/Sanford Florida.
Family practice clinic providing primary care
Aged 12 years through adulthood.
Performed comprehensive history and physical exam.
Ordered and review results of diagnostic tests, including EKGs, X-rays and Laboratory results
Make diagnoses, prescribe treatment regimens, and, monitor efficacy of treatment.
Provide health education and preventive services.
Primary care of women’s health/True health
Family planning clinic with largely uninsured, 50-60%spanish speaking patients, provide gynecologic exams and colposcopy services, and STD screening and treatment.
Conducted a comprehensive problem that focused women’s health history and physical exam.
Developed a comprehensive plan for acute and chronic conditions.
Primary care of the frail elderly/ Skilled Nursing Facility
Admit, evaluate, diagnose and treat sub-acute and long-term care residents, order labs and diagnostic studies, prescribe medications and treatment plans, authorize pre-op clearance, monthly review, and reconciliation of medications with pharmacy, discharges.
Transition end stage disease patients to palliative care and hospice services.
Assess, evaluate, manage, and treat Palliative Care and Hospice patients and provide support to families.
Conduct Weekly wound rounds with significant reduction of facility-acquired pressure ulcers and successful record of healing vascular, pressure and Coumadin toxicity wounds.
REGISTERED NURSE
Holy cross hospital, Silver spring, Maryland 2003-2015
PCU, Woman’s health and Med tele RN
Howard university hospital 2009-2011– Cardiac Med tele RN
Advent health East 2015-present – Ortho Med tele RN
Take histories and perform ongoing assessments of physical and mental status while medical work up in progress.
Coordinate patient care, social work referrals, and outpatient treatment.
Administer medications, perform EKHs, venous blood drawing, IV-line maintenance and insertion, and wound care management.
Provide patient education and explain discharge instructions.
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse practitioner in the state of Florida, License Number APRN 11011128
Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN 9389500
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2020 to present
SKILLS
Adult treatment
Geriatric treatment
Health and wellness expert
STD care and counseling
Lab result evaluation
Telemetry monitoring
Preventive care specialist
Woman’s health
Wound care and Management
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Maximized patient satisfaction by promoting strong communication initiatives regarding care, medication, and treatments.
Obtained “Management Recognition Award” for exceptional nursing practices.
Certificate of Excellence
Star of the quarter award