Nurse Practitioner Charge
Resume:
CASEY
HOFFMAN
MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP
*****.*******@*******.***
Sarasota, FL 34243
SUMMARY
Patient-focused APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP with 3 years’ experience in inpatient psychiatric hospital. Previous RN experience as charge nurse with extensive clinical experience and a 10- year record of successfully serving ICU patients. •Applies exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, to ensure that each patient receives quality care according to physician orders and patient needs. •Maintains a calm and compassionate demeanor in high-pressure situations, even when dealing with difficult or emotionally distressed families. Astute nursing educator with proven background meeting and exceeding operational objectives across 2-year career. Maintain currency on trends in field to keep systems modernized and streamlined. People-person with excellent organizational skills. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
SKILLS
CVICU Experience
Refined ICU/Post Op Clinical Skills
Surgical Procedure Assistance
Organ Transplant Recovery/Organ Transplants
Specialized in Addiction Medicine
MAT clinic experience
Experience with pediatric, adult, geriatric
Psych populations
12-lead EKG Reading
Critical Thinking
Ultrasound Guided IV Placement
Cath Lab Experience
Inpatient detox experience
Patient Assessment
Mentoring and training new nurses
Relief Charge RN
BLS
Critical Thinking
Buprenorphine prescribing
Preceptor APRN and PA students
Planning and coordination
Team management
Relationship development
First Aid/CPR
Project organization
Problem resolution
Process improvement
Team building
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER 07/2021 to Current
Centerstone Behavioral Hospital and Addiction Center - Bradenton, FL
Inpatient adult, child, and geriatric psychiatric care
MAT and buprenorphine prescribing
Specialized in addiction medicine
NOVA UNIVERSITY 09/2021 to current
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY
Preceptor for PMHNP students
Clinical educator
Educator 01/2019 to 07/2021
Angel Technical School - Bradenton, FL
Improved individual departments by working closely with the school administrator to reorganize class loads, start an LPN-RN bridge program, improve resource utilization and modernize equipment.
Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.
Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT NURSE 09/2018 to 11/2018 (Seasonal Contract)
Reva Medical Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assessed patients immediately to determine the best facility for transport and ensure the prioritization of care steps.
Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation.
Spoke in calm tones to patients, explaining the tasks being performed to keep anxiety levels low.
Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment.
Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
ICU/CVICU RN 01/2018 to 08/2018 (Travel Assignment)
Venice Regional Bayfront Health - Venice, FL
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Worked with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
LEVEL 2 TRAUMA RN 10/2017 to 12/2017 (Travel Assignment)
George Washington University Medical Center - Washington, DC
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
ICU RN 01/2015 to 08/2017
St. Joseph South Hospital - Apollo Beach, FL
Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
ICU RN/FLOAT POOL 03/2014 to 12/2014
Brandon Regional Hospital - Brandon, FL
Functioned as ICU float pool RN 'Worked in all ICU's including CVICU, CICU, MICU, NICU, CCU, PACU ' Adequately trained in Sepsis protocols and resuscitation 'Implemented critical thinking skills to address daily challenges.
CHARGE NURSE/RN, CCU, CVICU 12/2011 to 10/2013
Manatee Memorial Hospital - Bradenton, FL
Functioned as the Charge Nurse to prioritize unit tasks and directed the nursing team.
Interpreted cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKG readouts, managed balloon pumps •Performed in-depth patient assessment to ensure the delivery of quality patient care that met individualized needs while in the CCU •Implemented critical thinking skills to address daily challenges.
REGISTERED NURSE 12/2010 to 12/2011
Duke University Medical Center, Trauma and Transplant, STICU - Durham, NC
Worked on the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) to support patients recovering from organ transplants of the pancreas, liver, kidney and small bowel.
Operated oscillators and rapid blood infusion apparatus as well as other surgical recovery devices and procedures.
Utilized LIDCO monitoring to track the cardiac health of high-risk patients.
Ultrasound guided IV training received at this institution.
REGISTERED NURSE 05/2009 to 12/2010
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota, FL
The first new graduate RN to be accepted into the ICU internship program.
Beginning in May 2009, classes were required 2 days a week, using the ECHO program and guest speaker.
Three other days were hands on training in the ICU.
I received a 9-month orientation into the ICU setting.
Provided responsive, quality care to the H1N1 flu population that year.
Supervised the proper function of life support equipment, such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Monitored patient vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration for changes and signs of distress in reference to the development of sepsis.
Started IVs and inserted IO's as directed by the health care plan.
Super user for CRRT •Trained in Roto Prone bed operation •Competent with Alaris IV pumps •ICU preceptor •Cardiac Catheter Sheath pulling.
CASHIER 05/2005 to 05/2009
Scottdale Pharmacy - Sarasota, FL
Worked one-on-one with patients to provide quality customer service.
Organized efficient and accurate bookkeeping for the organization.
Assisted in shelving medications to create an organized work environment for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Hempfield Area Senior High School - Greensburg, PA
High School Diploma
06/2005
Honor Roll all 4 years of high school
Ranked in Top 20% of class
National Honor Society Member
Spanish Honor Society Member
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science
Nursing, 05/2009
Honor Roll 2005-2009
Ranked in Top 10% of class
Dean's List Honoree 2005-2009
3.7 GPA
National Honor Society Member
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 11/15/2020
Honor Roll
Ranked in Top 5% of class
Dean's List Honoree
3.9 GPA
INTERESTS
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, 4-H Horse Club, Greensburg Pennsylvania 1997-2007 •Vice President and Secretary Pennsville Baptist Church, Connellsville Pennsylvania 2001-2005 •Nursery Aide
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