Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Rachel Eaton Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
************@*****.*** 609-***-**** Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Highly motivated, skilled, and compassionate nursing professional with 24 years of patient care experience in diverse clinical specialties and settings. Newly graduated Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 640 hours of advanced, hands on clinical training to independently assess, diagnose, and treat the older adult patient. Proven ability to leverage evidence based guidelines and sound clinical judgement to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, integrated care to optimize outcomes. Poised to integrate professional training, credentials, and experiences to serve in a dynamic Nurse Practitioner role within a hospital or healthcare organizational setting. Areas of Training and Expertise Include:
Acute & Critical Care
Comprehensive Health Assessments
Mental Health & Illness
Medication Management
Patient & Family Education
Electronic Medical Records
Patient Safety & Advocacy
Staff Training & Supervision
Pain & Symptom Management
Education & Certifications
Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration, 2019
WALDEN UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, 1995
GLOUCESTER COUNTY COLLEGE Sewell, NJ
Diploma of Specialized Clinical Technician with Certifications in ECG and Phlebotomy, 1992
STAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Somerdale, NJ
American Associate of Critical Care Nurses Certification: Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
New Jersey Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
New Jersey Registered Nurse License
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Intravenous Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute Training and Certification
Specialized Clinical Technician, Certified in ECG and Phlebotomy
Clinical Rotation Experiences
Acquired advanced clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult and medically frail elderly patients with acute illnesses and often comorbidities. Demonstrated expertise in providing skin and wound care, in addition to appropriate medication prescribing practices. Garnered exposure and proficiency in treating all systems including cardiac, endocrine neurology, gastrointestinal, renal, and integumentary. Offered comprehensive education on preventative care strategies to empower individuals to sustain optimal levels of health and quality of life.
adv. practice care of adults in acute care settings II
Jersey Shore Gastroenterology, Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, NJ Summer 2019
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City, NJ Summer 2019
Adv. practice care of adults in acute care settings I
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City, NJ Spring 2019
Jersey Shore Gastroenterology, Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, NJ Spring 2019
adv. practice care of the frail elderly
Royal Suites Rehabilitation Center, Galloway, NJ Summer 2018
adv. practice care of adults
Ocean City Family Practice, Ocean City, NJ Spring 2018
Professional Experience
registered nurse: mental health/psychiatric care Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Pomona, NJ 2009 – Present
Utilize the nursing process to perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for patients experiencing a broad range of psychiatric conditions and mental illnesses. Experienced in the performance of evaluations emphasizing substance abuse, sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems. Implement physician ordered treatment interventions and monitor responses to care. Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to monitor and modify patient care plans to optimize positive outcomes. Champions a pivotal role as a nursing resource leader for medical codes, assessments, and interventions to implement stabilizing care while maintaining the complete safety of patients and other responding healthcare providers. Chart all elements of the nursing process to promote continuity of care and compliance with regulatory healthcare guidelines.
Collaborated with marketing team members to advocate for the inclusion of Crisis and Suicide Hotline information onto Atlanticare discharge documentation.
Coordinated with a committee to introduce and educate staff about increasing suicide statistics in America; this resulted in points of contact for suicide assistance to be included on all hospital unit documentation records.
Recipient of numerous “Shining Star” award for demonstrated passion and commitment to quality patient care and the nursing profession.
registered nurse: assertive community treatment Atlanticare Behavioral Health PACT Team, Pomona, NJ 2012 – 2014
Instrumental member of a multidisciplinary patient care team charged with the delivery of comprehensive integrated care to effectively manage patient conditions and to optimize healthcare outcomes. Collaborated with other RN’s to develop, revise, maintain, and oversee pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions to promote treatment compliance and patient safety. Evaluated patient responses to care; coordinated laboratory procedures, as required, and implemented emergency interventions, if necessary. Implemented restorative care and ongoing assessments to promote optimal levels of safe autonomy and independence in the completion of activities of daily living.
rn/charge nurse: critical care telemetry Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, NJ 2003 – 2010
Developed, trained, and supervised a team of six RN’s and ancillary staff members in the delivery of compassionate nursing care while simultaneously caring for my own panel of 4 to 5 patients on a 34-bed critical care telemetry unit. Monitored patient’s cardiac status by meticulously observing heart monitors. Conducted pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds; documented and communicated findings to physicians enabling prompt medical attention to prevent adverse outcomes. Performed skilled bedside procedures including administration of medications via diverse routes in addition to blood and blood products. Offered resources, education, and support to patients and family to facilitate understanding of diagnosed conditions and requisite continuity of care. Assisted in the care of dying patients and implemented postmortem care, as needed. Maintained accurate, timely, and concise clinical documentation to comply with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
Additional work experience as Registered Nurse: Post Anesthesia Care, Neurology, Medical/Surgical Care with Shore Memorial Hospital, and as a Registered Nurse with Bayada Nurses, Interim Healthcare, and Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital.
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