Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Gina Feriola
Gainesville, GA *****
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MSN APRN FNP-C MBA
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Outcome-driven professional with 30+ years of experience executing robust healthcare strategies for patients, conducting medical analysis, and delivering high-quality care. Demonstrated expertise in initial identification of diseases, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and prescription of medications. Remarkable history of responding to emergency calls, disseminating pertinent information, and rendering outstanding service. Proficient at collaborating with an interdisciplinary group including physicians, other mid-level providers and ancillary staff, overseeing medication management operations, and leading effective group therapy sessions.
Work Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Centurion Health for Georgia Department of Corrections-Buford, GA January 2024 to Present
• Conducted thorough inmate assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests
• Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic findings to make accurate diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations and practice guidelines, monitoring patient response to therapy
• Performed minor procedures such as wound suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, joint injections, etc
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Optum Health United Health Care-Port Charlotte, FL May 2023 to Present
Telephonic management of patients with regard to their health conditions. Conditions include chronic comorbidities such as COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and Diabetes Management. Acute conditions include Urgent Care visits as well as post-hospital discharge visits. Medication management and routine care also delivered. Our main priority is to keep patients out of the hospital and ED. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Loyal Source Government Services-Orlando, FL
August 2022 to March 2023
Perform routine and emergent assessments for Customs and Border Patrol detainees, including delivering neonates emergently. Detainees are ensured compassionate medical care during their detainment. Population includes pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatrics. Identification of infectious agents critical to ensure health of population.
• Safe delivery of 3 obstetric patients emergently
• Stabilization of subjects with injuries including penetrating lacerations and gunshot wounds Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Clinic-Port Charlotte, FL December 2020 to August 2022
Monitor overall patient care processes to perform broad analysis by uncovering / treating health conditions, carrying out diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications. Serve impoverished residents of Charlotte County, Florida without insurance guarantee, while acting as primary care provider.
● Enhanced patients’ education related to preventive care, disease management, and lifestyle patterns. Hospice House RN
Tidewell Hospice-Englewood, FL
July 2019 to July 2021
Establish excellent practices by instilling education in patients, family members, and staff. Lead Englewood hospice house inpatient unit operations by serving as primary registered nurse.
● Rolled out strategic planning initiatives by rendering outstanding primary care to all admitted patients in unit.
Clinical Staff Advisor / Triage Nurse
Tidewell Hospice, Lakewood Ranch-Englewood, FL
November 2016 to July 2019
Administered clinical resource tasks of field staff and supervisory functions, covering client services, conflict resolution, equipment failures analysis, and patients care coordination. Fulfilled patients’ requirements by conducting examinations in cooperation with physicians, providers, and families. Answered urgent calls of hospice patients during non-business hours.
● Disseminated information to field nurses by responding to incoming phone calls.
● Developed hospice philosophy aligned with patient satisfaction by executing patient care strategies. Bariatric Program Coordinator
Venice Regional Bayfront Health-Venice, FL
August 2013 to October 2016
Led development of clinical pathways and attained bottom-line outcomes to analyze center of excellence site. Revamped and delivered protocols / guidelines associated with new Bariatric Surgical Services line to establish and develop quality care systems and standards. Occupational Health Nurse
Venice Regional Bayfront Health-Venice, FL
January 2013 to August 2013
Orchestrated day-to-day procedures and processes of occupational health. Expedited nursing process to conduct pre- placement and periodic nursing analysis. Gained comprehensive understanding of notions of infection control and workplace safety through analysis and demonstration of clinical nursing judgment.
● Encouraged improvement and continuity of beneficial health / wellness habits and prevention of employee illness.
● Ensured safe work practices and workplace environment for personnel. Nursing Program Specialist
State of Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County, FL May 2010 to January 2013
Administered Sarasota healthcare access team and statistics, while acting as RN case manager and team leader. Served as OPS and responded to after-hours call for adult, OB, and pediatric patients via telephone triage. Carried out testing and physical exams for STD clinic clients by serving as STD clinician. Educated STD clinic clients to conduct physical exam, testing, and appropriate treatment, covering antibiotic therapy, topical therapy, and injection therapy for diagnosis. Director of Nursing
The Bob Rauschenberg Center for Living-Fort Myers, FL March 2009 to May 2010
Managed various tasks, including medication checks, referrals, lab work, vaccinations, and all facets of patient care.
Oversaw multiple tasks, such as order placement, QA/QC record keeping, grant writing, and Joint Commission standards.
Monitored all administrative and fundraising activities.
● Enhanced well-being and quality health care of patients. Epidemiologist
State of Florida Department of Health-Lee County, FL Education
Master's degree in Nursing
South University_Savannah Online - Savannah, GA
August 2017 to October 2020
BSN in Nursing
Jacksonville University - Jacksonville, FL
September 2015 to May 2017
MBA in Healthcare Administration
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, CO 2005 to 2007
Skills
• Practitioner Operations
• Medical Prescriptions
• Patient Satisfaction
• Disease Identification
• Quality System
• Staff Development
• Healthcare Planning
• Diagnostic Examination
• Hospice Services
• Quality assurance
• EMR systems
• Laboratory experience
• Nursing
• Hospital experience
• Geriatrics
• Policy development and implementation
• Supervising experience
• HIPAA
• Medicare
Certifications and Licenses
FNP-C
RN License
APRN
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Practitioner
AED Certification
CPR Certification
ACLS Certification
Compact State Nurse License
BC/BE
DEA Certification
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