Irena Stefan
Palmetto, FL ******
***********@*****.***
Family Nurse Practitioner accustomed to performing at the highest standards within a fast paced, high stressed environment. Great organizational skills, quick learner, advanced problem solving and excellent attitude. Multilingual in Eastern European languages with over 12 years of vast nursing experience.
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center, FNP-BC, Certification number 201-***-****, Fl
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, License number 11003277, Fl
Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9321693
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2018 to present
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) 2018 to present
Progressive Care Nursing Adult Certification (PCCN) 2016 to present
Skills
Multilingual in Eastern European languages
High level communication skills
Excellent interprofessional and collaborative skills
Lab result evaluation
Skilled in conducting comprehensive, problem-focused health history and physical exams
Health and wellness expert
12 lead EKG interpretation
Preventative care educator
Cultural diversity
Accurate diagnosis and treatment of acute conditions and management of chronic conditions
Documenting in EHR systems
Efficient and effective in locating evidence-based resources
Suturing
Shave and punch biopsy
Experience
Precepted Clinical Experience January 2018 to April 2019
Bradenton Physicians Medical Group
Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients with multiple acute and chronic co-morbidities, including diagnosing, treating and initiating medication, performing diagnostic interventions, and executing follow-ups as required
Crafted treatment plans adhering to rigorous standards of care and professional practice guidelines
Documented and successfully applied findings of patient data encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes
Performed many pap-smears, clinical breast exams, women’s care assessments and contraception counseling
Performed prostate exams and male health assessment
Administered multiple trigger point injections and joint injections
Health Department in Arcadia
Conducted clinical prevention services including, screening, health promotion, risk assessment, immunizations and health maintenance
Identified risk factors and behaviors associated with pregnancy and childbearing
Performed comprehensive sports physicals and adolescents’ physicals
Conducted assessments on pediatric patients and well child exams at ages 2 months-18 years of age
STD care and counseling
Administered Depo-Provera injections
Cardiac Progressive RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, Florida August 2015 to present
Managed patients on a stepdown cardiac progressive unit including, pre-CABG and postoperative recovery, TAVR’s, mini MVR’s, MAZE procedures and complex post thoracic surgeries
Managed vascular patients including carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass, AAA repairs
Managed complex patients post robotic and open Whipple surgery and esophagectomies
Managed patients with epidurals, insulin drips, PCA pumps, chest tubes, JP drains, NG tubes
Experienced in managing arrythmias, MI, heart failure, diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia
Trained new hires and students on internal systems and patient care
Charge Nurse
Peace River Reginal Medical Center -Port Charlotte, Florida April 2011 to November 2014
Provided professional care as a Charge Nurse in an intermediate care unit with capability to lead and instruct under pressure, striving for excellent patient care
Managed postoperative thoracic patients on BiPAP’s and CPAP’s
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcome
Collaborated with management for unit needs and budget
Education and Training
Master of Science, Nursing
University of South Florida-Tampa, Florida Graduated 05/04/2019
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Kaplan University- Davenport, Iowa Graduated 11/ 04/ 2014
Associate of Nursing
Excelsior College of Nursing-Albany, NY Graduated 01/ 21/2011
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Charlotte Technical Center, Port Charlotte Florida Graduated 01/2007
Technical & Social Skills
Healthcare: Computerized charting in eClinicalWorks, Allscripts and EHR
Activities and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa, Honor Society Member
Student Member American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Multiple Star Gram Awards (awarded for excellent conduct at work)