Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Karen Germain, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Davenport, FL
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SUMMARY
Self-motivated and enthusiastic professional with over 20 years combined experiences with acute care, rehabilitation, and long term care. Seeking to leverage a new career as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Dedicated to providing holistic, evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessments, management of health problems, diagnoses and treatments. Critical thinker open to learning and easily adaptive in new environments. Good analytical, customer service, written and verbal communication skills.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified
FL State Family Nurse Practitioner License – Active
FL State Registered Nurse License – Active
ACLS / BLS Certifications – Active
EXPERIENCE
Compassion Pediatrics Orlando, FL
Nurse Practitioner Practicum 06/2021 - 08/2021
Provided comprehensive wellness and preventative care under the supervision of an ARNP. Conducted well child exams and provided education to parents and guardians regarding developmental milestones, proper diet and nutrition and behavioral health. Completed school and sports physicals. Managed immunizations and vaccinations, while providing information on benefits and possible side effects. Diagnosed and treated common illnesses. Ordered lab tests and prescribe medications.
Florida Department of health in Seminole County-Sanford Sanford, FL
Nurse Practitioner Practicum 03/2021 - 05/2021
Under supervision of an MD provided general and preventative care to patients. Conducted pap smears, provided cultures, diagnosed, and treated various types of STI’s. Provided extensive patient education on medication and treatments, as well as further preventative measures.
East Orlando Health and Rehab Orlando, FL
Nurse Practitioner Practicum 12/2020 - 03/2021
General follow-up assessments, patient education, reviewed lab results and prescribed medications.
Lake Mary Health and Rehabilitation Lake Mary, FL
Nurse Practitioner Practicum 11/2020 - 03/2021
Conducted head-to-toe assessments, treated acute and chronic illnesses, ordered tests including X-rays, reviewed labs and prescribed medications for patients in a long term care and rehabilitation setting.
Donna-Marie Lanton, APRN, FNP-BC Casselberry, FL
Nurse Practitioner Practicum 08/2020 -10/2020
Assisted with general and preventative care for the geriatric population, conducted check-ups, treated chronic illnesses and comorbidities, ordered lab tests and prescribe medications. Provided education on disease processes, medications, proper nutrition, and safety measures.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Indiana University Health: AYA Healthcare Agency, Bloomington, IN 10/2023 - 02/2024
Orlando Central Hospital: TotalMed, Orlando, FL 07/2023 - 09/2023
Avent Health Orlando, Orlando, FL 12/2022 - 05/2023
CHI Mercy Health, Roseburg, OR 11/2022 - 12/2022
Advent health-Celebration Health, Kissimmee, FL 08/2021 - 09/2022
Advent health-Altamonte, Altamonte Springs, FL 01/2021 - 07/2021
Trinity Health, Minot, ND 08/2020 - 09/2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Provided bedside care to patients on PCU and Med-Surg units in various facilities on short term assignments. Conducted nursing assessments and reported findings to provider. Administered medications as prescribed and assisted with bedside procedures. Communicated with interdisciplinary teams, and competed comprehensive and accurate charting.
Nurses Choice AMN Orlando, FL
Registered Nurse: PCU 08/2020 - 5/2023
Cared for patients on a 25 bed unit with 3-1 ratio. Completed daily admissions and discharges, medication reconciliations and administrations, drips, blood and plasma transfusion, wound care, including wound vacs. Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, disease processes and discharge planning. Communicated with interdisciplinary teams and family members.
Advent Heart of Florida Hospital Davenport, FL
Registered Nurse: ICU 04/2019 - 07/2020
Provided complete bedside care for 2-3 patients. Managed admissions and discharge along with transfers via home or long term care facilities. Titrated and administered medications, as well as monitored intravenous drugs. Closely monitored and communicated patients’ status with providers.
Select Specialty Hospital Orlando, FL
Charge Nurse 12/2018 - 03/2019
Managed 64 beds and nursing staff ensuring safety and all protocols were being followed. Communicated with interdisciplinary regarding plan of care. Handled all admissions and discharges. Intravenous administration of fluids, including drips and titrated medications.
Orlando Health Rehab Orlando, FL
Registered Nurse Unit Manager 09/2018 - 12/2018
Reviewed admissions, audited charts, administered medications and treatments. Discharged patients and provide education to patients and families and/or caretakers.
West Minister Towers Orlando, FL
Registered Nurse Unit Manager 05/2015 - 08/2018
Managed patients all aspects of daily operations on the unit and supervised Nursing staff.
Provided leadership and guidance to other nurses. Reviewed patient and staff data measures ensuring the effectiveness of patient care.
Jackson Memorial Health Miami, FL
Registered Nurse 01/2015 - 05/2021
Assumed Charge Nurse role when necessary and headed care experiences. Met with interdisciplinary teams for care plan updates. Managed admissions and discharges, assumed Charge Nurse role and headed care team experience throughout tenure.
Jackson Memorial Health Miami, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse 06/2007 - 01/2015
Provided bedside nursing care in 63-bed skilled nursing facility. Administered medication and treatments.
Jackson Memorial Health Miami, FL
Certified Nursing Assistant 05/1997 - 06/2007
Assisted patients with ADLs, maintained clean and safe environment and assisted nursing staff in providing a positive experience for patients and families.
EDUCATION
South University Orlando, FL
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner 10/2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 06/2019
Dade Medical College Miami, FL
Associate of Science in Nursing 09/2011
Robert Morgan Education Center Miami, FL
Practical Nursing Program 09/2007
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Central Florida Advanced Nursing Practice Council – Active member
VOLUNTEER WORK
Shepard Hope Orlando, FL 6/2024 - present
Provide assistance with all EMR activities.
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