SANTA B. SISAY, FNP BC
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EDUCATION:
Date Degree Institution/Location/focus
**/***/**** ******* ******** Virginia Community College/Alexandria, VA
02/Sep/2010 LPN Global Health College/Alexandria, VA/LPN in nursing
02/May/2012 A.S. Global Health College/Alexandria, VA/A.S. in nursing
14/Dec/2015 B.S. Chamberlain University/ Addison, IL/B.S. in nursing
27/Feb/2021 M.S. Chamberlain University/ Addison, IL/M.S. in FNP
WORK/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
August 2023 – Now Methodist hospital FNP PT
• Perform various type of physical exams to the all age group population
• Treat patients suffering from trauma, injury, or severe medical conditions and require urgent treatment. autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, accidents injuries.
• Deliver empathetic and compassionate care to 40+ patients per day,
• Communicated with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations.
• Demonstrated sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
August 2023 – Now Methodist hospital FNP FT
• Perform various type of physical exams to the all age group population
• Treat patients suffering from trauma, injury, or severe medical conditions and require urgent treatment. autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, accidents injuries.
• Deliver empathetic and compassionate care to 40+ patients per day,
• Communicated with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations.
• Demonstrated sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
April 2023 – July 2023 Barton Associates ER/Urgent care FNP PT
• Working autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, accidents injuries.
• Provide primary prevention in the forms of vaccines and disease preservation throughout the life span
• Various occupational health services including dug screening and workers’ group
• Examined wounds and treated lacerations, suturing, splinting, and topical medications.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
Nov/2022 – Feb 2023 Austin ER Riverside FNP FT
• Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of both minor illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Order and interpret tests for diagnosis, screening and for therapeutic intervention
• Review/prescribe therapeutic orders and treatment plans for patients; Participates in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated by patient condition
• Function independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations
• Practices in collaboration with the physician to ensure optimal patient outcomes, works in conjunction with the team to provide individualized and comprehensive patient and family centered care.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
Sep/2022 – 11/30/2022 TDDC FNP FT
• Managed minor acute and chronic gastrointestinal illness along with documenting and successfully applying findings of patient data encompassing assessment, results, interventions, medication, patient responses and treatment changes.
• Obtain complete physical, history and pre-procedure exams on new and returning patients ordered, monitored and interpreted pertinent diagnostic studies assessed needed for, ordered, obtained and interpreter appropriated lab tests.
• Develop treatment plan with recommended therapies, including appropriate patient education medications and prescription.
• Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Collaborate with physician on an as needed basis regarding patient care.
• Refer patients to tertiary centers to undergo further extensive testing or to undergo procedures.
• Educate patients in regard to gastroenterology cancers and preventive measures.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
06/Dec/2021 – July/2022 Aya Healthcare/Taylor, Texas Travel ER RN 36hr FT
• Provide nursing care within Level 3 and 4 Baylor Scott & White Trauma Center.
• Taylor is a 25- bed critical access hospital and 13 ED beds.
• Monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations.
• Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care.
• Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma.
• Performed medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis,
UCG testing, and administering medications.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
10/Oct/2021- 30/Dec/2021 American Mobile/Killeen, Texas Travel ER RN 36hr FT
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Strictly adhered to all HIPPA regulations.
• Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions
• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies.
• Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Advent Health is a Level 4 trauma center with 177 beds and 25 ED beds.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
04/April/2021- 30/Sep/2021 Cedar Park Regional/Cedar Park, Texas ER RN 36hr FT
• Managed a team of nurses to provide intensive emergency care and medical support in crisis situations.
• Performed patient intake for crisis and physical trauma cases, administering first-response care and giving pain management medication.
• Supported medical professionals, including surgeons, physicians, and various other treatment specialists.
• Developed treatment and medication plans for emergency room patients in order to set them up for a successful recovery after crisis or trauma.
• Managed the room preparation for patients visiting the emergency room, including sterilization of medical instruments and sanitization of surfaces before and after patient visits.
• Confidentially shared reports with various medical professionals and treatment counselors in order to develop recovery treatment plans.
• Cedar Park Regional has 126 beds and 16 ED beds, with 4 additional Fast track beds.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
08/05/2019- 02/28/2021 St. David’s Hospital/Round Rock, TX Float/Ortho RN 36hr FT
• Treat patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders and injuries.
• Float to hospitals as needed when there is a shortage of staff.
• Care for patients during pandemic. Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at home care.
• Administered medication, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Coordinated care with physician and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment
• Performed procedures, i.e. fracture reductions, suturing of lacerations etc.
• Monitored patients in the Multispecialty Follow-Up Clinic.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• St. David’s Surgical hospital has 40 beds with 5 ED beds.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
08/13/2017- 08/30/2019 Cedar Park Regional/Cedar Park, Texas Medical Surgical RN 36hr FT
• Float to department as needed when there is a shortage of staff.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Consistently assess and evaluate patient’s health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement, and modify personalized.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
07/04/2016- 06/30/2017 Inova Hospital/Alexandria, VA. Medical Surgical RN 36hr FT
• Strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose.
• patients. Inova Alexandria hospital is a 318- bed community hospital.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
01/05/2016- 06/30/2016 Dominion Hospital/Falls church, VA Child RN 36hr FT
• Assessed the mental health needs of children within the mental health unit and developed patient-specific care plans
• Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with development and amplifying coping skills
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Dominion Hospital has 116 licensed beds and provide a short-term mental health services for children ages 5-12, adolescents age 13-17, and adults age 18 and older.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
05/04/2015- 12/30/2015 ManorCare/Fairfax, VA Supervisor 36hrs FT
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Provided diabetic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• ManorCare Health Services is a short-term rehabilitation and a long-term care. It is a 155 beds facility.
Nurse Practitioner Experience
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
04/Jan./2021- 30/Mar./2021 Obstetrics and Gynecology/Round Rock, Texas FNP Intern 40hrs
Dr. Melia M. Lucero, Women’s Health Texas
• Gain patient history and carry out assessment via observation, interview, and examination
• Select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
• Expedite the referral of patients to suitable health facilities, agencies, and resources within the community
• Mediate pharmacological interventions
• Carry out preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care
• Deliver direct treatment and administration of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources
• Make reports of health care delivery and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
Sep./07/2020 – Dec/10/ 2020 Aquia Family Medical Center/ Alexandria. VA FNP Intern 40hr
Dr. Yared Gebreyesus
Family Medical
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex
• acute, critical, and chronically ill perioperative patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific
• needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic
• stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.
• Assists with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal
• regulations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting,
• transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
Date Institution/Location Positions F/T P/T Hrs.
June/01/2020 – 06/Aug./2020 Thousand Oaks Drive/San Antonio, TX FNP Intern 40hr
Rebecca Jimenez FNP
Pediatrics
• Gain patient history and carry out assessment via observation, interview, and examination
• Diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication, and perform annual checkups, in addition to requisitioning patient testing, and consulting with clients and their family members.
• Take patient vital signs, as well as blood and urine samples when needed. Additionally, advanced practice pediatric nursing practitioners interpret test results and develop treatment plans.
• Treating patients at the pediatric level requires providers to be particularly observant, as children may not always be able to effectively communicate with a health care professional.
• Evaluate childhood growth patterns, and screen for and manage mental illness in children. Provide patient and family education about specific conditions related to children’s development.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Date Organization Positions
03/2020 - Present Love in Action Founder
Love in Action is a non-profit organization help immigrants and homeless. I provide not only the basic essentials such as food, clothing & toiletries, but also asses individual situations to find out what is needed most to help each person get back on their feet.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Date Award
July 2020 Nurse of the Year
May 2018 Daisy Award
Dec. 2017 Safety Award
June 2010 Employee of the Year
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Date Society Position(s)
01/2022- Present American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
Date Type Agency
12/27/22 DEA
02/27/2022 – 02/26/2027 Family Nurse Practitioner # 202******* ANCC
Oct./2014 – 03/02/2023 Registered Nurse/Texas
Exp. 2023 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Exp. 2024 Basic Life Support (BLS)
Exp. 2023 Pediatric Life Support (PALS).
Exp. 2025 Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).