Nurse Practitioner Los Angeles
Resume:
Deborah A. Kass, RN, NP, MSN
Palo Alto, CA 94303
ad5y6p@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), University of California, Los Angeles, June 2001
Grade Point Average: 3.7 High Honors
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, May 1996 Current Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Certification No. 0363531-28 Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license
Registered Nurse (RN), State of California, License No. 523825 American Heart Association: Advance Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association: Basic Cardiac Life Support Assistant Nursing Professor 2002-present.
Professional Background:
May 2014 to present- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CHE behavioral health, Los Angeles, CA
Sept 2016 to present- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Forefront TeleCare, Emeryville, CA
• Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
• Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management and treatment for adult, Veteran, and elderly populations.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
• Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient facilities. Sept 2010 to – Sept 2014- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Vericare of California, Bay Area
• Performing psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medications use to help improve the patients’ psychological well-being and reduce the incidence and intensity of behavioral problems while minimizing adverse medical risks.
• Responding to the Primary Physicians’ referral requests and assisting them in behavioral and psychiatric interventions in the context of the patient’s total treatment plans.
• Assisting the Long-Term Care facilities via telepsych in evaluating and treating mood disorders.
Sept 2008 to Aug 2009-Nurse Practitioner, Branson Heart Center, Skaggs Hospital, Missouri
• Provided treatment and plan of care for patients with cardiac conditions in an in-patient setting.
• Timely documented services provided to patients.
• Maintained patients’ medical records accurately and timely.
• Assisted office manager by providing input when evaluating work performance of the staff.
• Performed physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems.
• Assessed patients’ health care needs and recognized need for further screening or referral.
• Recorded physical findings and formulated plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Submitted health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
• Prescribed or recommended drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical or respiratory therapy.
• Adapted care to spiritual, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients when appropriate.
• Assessed patients’ and family needs for teaching, and identified patients’ learning levels and barriers.
• Provided education to meet patients’ and support persons’ needs. Sept 2004 to Sept 2008-Nurse Practitioner, Gonda Vascular Center, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients with peripheral vascular disease, thoracic outlet, venous insufficiency, and patients in need of risk factor modification.
• Launched and managed a preoperative clinic for patients undergoing vascular surgery.
• Provided wound care and performed debridement.
• Performed sclerotherapy for patients with varicose veins.
• Managed patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiac disease. October 2002 to January 2004-Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Consultants, Glendale, CA
• Managed cardiovascular patients both in-patient and out-patient.
• Evaluated stress tests and coumadin therapy.
• Functioned as a transcriptionist for all medical notes including history and physicals. September 2002 to January 2004-Nurse Practitioner, Dermatology, Beverly Hills, CA
• Laser therapy, Botox administration.
August 2002 to January 2003-Nurse Practitioner, Travel Medicine Clinic, Beverly Hills, CA
• Prescribed medications and vaccinations for patients traveling to exotic destinations.
• Educated patients on specific location-related diseases. August 2001 to September 2002-Nurse Practitioner, LIFE program, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, CA
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated children and adults for long term effects of previous cancer treatments
• Assessed individual patients and the population’s needs.
• Provided care, making appropriate referrals, and facilitating support.
• Educated patients on the late effects of cancer treatment. September 1998 to July 2001-Registered Nurse, UCLA Medical Center, LA, CA Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncology
• Ensured quality patient care.
• Insertion/maintenance of IVs.
• Administration of chemotherapy.
• Educated patient and family on principles of chemotherapy, radiation therapy.
• Monitored for expected versus abnormal side effects of oncologic treatments.
• Constant assessment and treatment measures for chronic cancer pain.
• Provided care for neutropenic and febrile patients.
• Participated in marrow and stem cell infusions.
• Provided general care for pediatric patients as well as infants. 2000 to 2001-Research Asst. (National Institutes of Health) UCLA Medical Ctr, Heart Failure Clinic
• Assessed eligibility criteria and data collection.
• Performed holter monitoring on patients in the study. May 1996 to September 1998-Registered Nurse, Pacific Fertility Center, Los Angeles, California
• Charge nurse and recovery room nurse responsibilities.
• Administered conscious sedation as well as necessary medications.
• Provided patient teachings, education and training to co- workers, technicians, and new nurses.
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