Nurse Practitioner Family
Resume:
Patricia DiFusco, DNPc, FNP-BC
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Cell: 646-***-****
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
DNP in progress – completion December 2024
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
MS – Family Nurse Practitioner, Magna cum Laude – May 2011
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
BS Nursing, Magna cum Laude – May 1998
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
AAS Nursing, Valedictorian, Magna cum Laude – May 1992
LICENSE
Nurse Practitioner in Family Health # 336930
New York State Registered Professional Nurse # 444157
National Provider Identification # 120*******
Drug Enforcement Agency # MD2420836
CERTIFICATION
High-Resolution Anoscopy – American Society Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology – August 2013
Colposcopy – Drexel University College of Medicine – April 2013
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner # F0711205 expiration 6.30.21
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner #201******* expiration - 11.4.26
American Academy of HIV Medicine – Certified HIV Specialist
BCLS, expiration – 1.30.26
Advanced Botox & Injectable Fillers - Allergan - July 2018
Certified Apple Teacher - 2019
HONORS & AWARDS
Switzer Foundation Scholarship - Academic Achievement, 1991
Donaldson Medal - Highest Academic Achievement, 1992
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
9.2023-present - per diem - Hazel the Beauty RN Aesthetics - Nurse Practitioner
oProvide counseling and medication for weight loss (Zepbound, Ozempic)
oAssist with various aesthetic cosmetic procedures - fillers, botox, laser treatments
10.2023 – 6.2024 Becker Medical Group (Private Practice) - Nurse Practitioner
oProvide comprehensive primary medical care to adults with acute and chronic conditions via telehealth platform and traditional in-person visit
oProvide comprehensive STD screening, prevention and care HIV PrEP/PEP
oProvide medical management including medications for weight loss (Zepbound, Ozempic)
6.2022 – 9.2023 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center - Nurse Practitioner
oProvide complex primary medical HIV care to adults via telehealth and traditional in-person visit
oProvide comprehensive STD screening, prevention and care HIV PrEP/PEP
oProvide individualized care to LGBTQ patients who are HIV-positive or at risk for HIV infection
oProvide transgender care including monitoring and prescribing hormone therapy
oProvide comprehensive Women’s Health Care
oServe as clinical educator/preceptor to medical, NP students & clinicians
8.2014 – 5.2022 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Nursing Faculty
oFaculty for Graduate Family & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Undergraduate Accelerated and RN to BS Nursing Programs
oLead faculty for two to three courses per semester including didactic lectures, supervision during clinical experience for individual students in primary care setting & groups of students in clinical experiences on various inpatient units & skills development in simulation laboratory - Sim Lab.
oDelivery of course content in hybrid format via both in-person and online platform
oPresiding Officer Committee of Faculty – 2016-2018
3.2015 – 9.2020 BMS - Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center - NP
oProvide complex, comprehensive, primary medical care & HIV management
oProvide comprehensive STD screening, prevention and care HIV PrEP/PEP
oProvide comprehensive Women’s Health Care including PAP and Colposcopy
oPrecept students in SUNY Downstate Medical Center Nurse Practitioner program
4.2012 – 9.2014 SUNY Downstate Medical Center - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center - Nurse Practitioner
oProvide complex primary medical and HIV care to adult men and women
oProvide comprehensive Women’s Health Care, including PAP and Colposcopy
oProvide comprehensive anal cancer screening, including Anoscopy
oServe as clinical educator/preceptor to medical, NP students & clinicians
5.2002 – 5.2013 - SUNY Downstate Medical Center - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center - Nurse Manager
oOversee coordination GYN services, quality improvement, and Hepatitis C treatment, perform tele-triage assessments of clinic patients
oSupervision of nursing team (RN, LPN, MA, Nutritionist)
oCoordinate, provide assessment, counseling, induction to Buprenorphine treatment program
oImplemented new programs/services such as HIV rapid testing & Buprenorphine programs and incorporated these services in daily operation of clinic
1.2001 - 5.2002 - SUNY Downstate Medical Center - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center - Clinical Nurse
oAssist in the provision of comprehensive primary clinical care to patients in the STAR clinic
oProvide HIV-related patient education including counseling and testing
oAssist clinicians during procedures; colposcopies, biopsies, incision & drainage, wound care
8.1998 - 1.2001 - SUNY Downstate Medical Center - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center - Clinical Trials Coordinator
oScreen, enroll and follow patients, obtain/maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
oMeet with trial sponsors and maintain study documents per protocol
oPerform physical exam & obtain specimens, dispense/administer study drugs per study protocols
6.1992 - 10.1998 - SUNY Downstate Medical Center - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center – HIV Center for Women & Children - Women & Infants Transmission Study (WITS) - Research Nurse
oEnroll patients, perform phlebotomy, physical exam, provide HIV counseling and testing
oOn-call for attendance during labor & delivery to collect blood & urine samples from mother and
newborn, obtain placenta and submit to study pathologist
oFollow women during antenatal, intrapartum and post-partum care
oFollow infants for study-related data collection and comprehensive pediatric care
6.1992 - 2.1994 - SUNY Downstate Medical Center - STAR (Special Treatment and Research) Health Center – The Women & Infants Transmission Study (WITS) – Protocol 076 - Clinical Trial Coordinator for Transmission Interruption Trials
oMeet with clinical trial sponsors and maintain study documents per protocol
oConduct physical examinations and specimen collection per study requirements
oOn-call for attendance during patient labor & delivery to administer study drug intravenously intrapartum, ensure newborn receives study drug immediately after birth. (per study Protocol 076)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
10.2014 – present – Brooklyn Free Clinic - Preceptor
oPrecept nursing students in the clinical setting
oPrecept medical students as medical provider
9.2004 – present - NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Medical Reserve Corps- member
oParticipated in Point of Distribution (POD) & disaster trainings
oSmallpox vaccination certification
6.2008 – 9.2018 - New Adventures Day Camp - Health Director
oWhile camp in session July & August only
oProvide tele-triage assessment for children enrolled in the camp
oAdvise camp counselors & staff of course of action or intervention
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of HIV Medicine, member
American Nurses Association, New York Chapter, member
Sigma Theta Tau International - Founding member, Psi Tau Chapter, Vice President 2017-2019
MEMBERSHIPS
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Medical Reserve Corps 2002 - present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
NRMS 5112 – Differential Diagnosis
NRBS 4360 – Organizational & Systems Leadership
NRBS 4760 – Informatics & Professional Nursing
CNNP 5230 – Primary Prevention & Care Management Adult
NFNP 5230 – Primary Care Management of Adults with Acute & Chronic Illness
NRMS 5180 – Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning
NRMS 5270 – Informatics & Healthcare Technology
NFNP 5300 – Capstone Experience
NFNP 5340 – Advanced Practicum
NFNP 5190 – Advanced Pathophysiology
9.2016-present - Guest Lecturer - SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Midwifery Program - Primary Care Course
oCreate materials and lecture for students covering respiratory disorders content for the course
PUBLICATIONS
Stevens, M., Jennas, J.I., & DiFusco, P. (2016). An overview of the latest management of cardiac device infections. Clinical nursing studies, 4, 28.
Book Chapter Girouard S, DiFusco, P., & Jennas J. Measuring Advanced Practice Nurse Performance: Outcome Indicators, Models of Evaluation, and the Issue of Value. In: Joel, Lucille A. Advanced Practice Nursing. Essentials for Role Development. Philadelphia: FA Davis p. 366-86. February 1, 2022.
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