Paula Rosengarden, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

APNP

Address Silver Lake, WI, 53170

Phone 630-***-****

E-mail ad4vt1@r.postjobfree.com

Recently nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and licensed in the state of Wisconsin. Focused on helping patients manage issues and improve health, currently in a preoperative clinic role. Open and caring healthcare team member with advanced understanding of health optimization.

Bachelor's prepared Registered Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare experience including med/surg nursing, post-surgical inpatient care, peri-operative nursing, PACU, Pre-anesthesia testing departments, and a specialty orthopedic preoperative clinic. I am proficient in patient advocacy, assessment, implementation and education. I have a reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem solving, leadership and communication skills. I am successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of care for patients and family members.

Skills

Patient and family advocacy

Intravenous therapy

Preventive health

Physical assessments

Relationship building

Patient evaluation

Strong clinical judgment

Patient Management

Work History

Mar 2022 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

PREOP CLINIC, GLENDALE, WISCONSIN

Collaborate closely with APNP and staff working in the preop clinic

Review and carefully prep patient charts for upcoming visits to the preop clinic, under the guidance of APNP

Discuss, review and update patient medications and instructions based on OHOW guidelines

Provide patient education

Jun 2016 - May 2022

PERI-OPERATIVE SERVICES RN

MERCY WALWORTH HOSPITAL, LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN

Collaborate closely with the anesthesia team to optimize patients prior to surgery

Assisted in developing a PACE clinic as part of a Total Joint Program

Pre-operative preparation and care of patients including pediatric and adults

PACU RN for general surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, podiatry and orthopedics, position includes call

Post-surgical care for discharge of patient, providing education to patient and family

Occasional charge RN role

Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.

Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

PERI-OPERATIVE SERVICES RN

UNITED HOSPITAL SYSTEM, KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

Pre-admission testing office, in-person visits, care management for cardio-thoracic surgery

Pre-operative preparation and care of patients

Post-surgical care for discharge of patient, providing education to patient and family

Charge RN

Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.

Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

POST-SURGICAL RN

UNITED HOSPITAL SYSTEM, KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

NOC shift RN caring for patients post general, orthopedic, urology, ENT and OB/GYN surgeries

Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.

Assessed patients immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.

Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

STUDENT NURSE INTERN

SNI, UNITED HOSPITAL SYSTEM, KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

NOC shift SNI performing CNA duties and nursing duties under skilled preceptor RNs

Self-reliant with limited supervision from RNs

Education

Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

MASTERS DEGREE: NURSING

FAMILY NURSE, PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY - Indianapolis

Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

BACHELORS DEGREE: NURSING

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Dec 2010 - Dec 2010

ASSOCIATES DEGREE: NURSING

COLLEGE oF LAKE COUNTY - Grayslake, IL

Certifications

Aug 2022

Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP certification #F08220169, 8/4/2022-8/3/2027

EPIC Electronic Medical Record

Lab Interpretation

IV insertion

Sep 2022

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Nov 2022

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Jan 2022

AANP Member

Nov 2022

MEDITECH Electronic Medical Record

Licenses

Wisconsin RN license: 176139-30

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification: F08220169

Wisconsin APNP license: 13289-33

DEA Certification:

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