Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
VIMALA PATEL, MSN, FNP
** *** *** **, **** Hiawatha, NJ 07034
*******@*****.*** 256-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
A dedicated, demonstrated results-oriented, innovative Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with expertise in prevailing dialysis settings, ICU settings, acute and chronic patient care, family relation, preceptor and staff development. Now seeking to join the internal medicine as the APRN to make a positive contribution to your healthcare team and patients.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University Jun 2019
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – College of Nursing, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India August 2005
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
[FNP-BC] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – AANP Accredited Board exam passed 08/2019
[RN] Registered Nurse – States of New Jersey (License # 26NR15408700) Exp. 05/31/2021 [CNN] Certified Nephrology Nurse – Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Exp. 05/31/2022
[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. 04/2020
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Internal Medicine – Dr.Jayesh Patel, Yogi Medical Care (Jersey City, NJ) Total Hours: 500
Pediatrics – Dr. Aradhana Rajkumar, Morris Pediatric Care (Parsippany, NJ) Total Hours: 125
NP Skills include:
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Quickly and accurately assess patients’ conditions.
Attention to detail by active listening
Effective Communication
Good organizational and analytical skills
Coding and Billing for Procedures
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Charge Dialysis Nurse, Fresenius Medical Care (Englewood, NJ) September 2013- Present
Provide, supervise, and monitor medical care to the patients according to established procedures.
Consistently review and evaluate patient priorities as changes occur in the condition of the patient or change in facilities policy.
Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation
Initiate Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs.
Train and orient staff as necessary and make assignments based on priorities for patient care and skill level of the staff.
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to patient care staff.
Provide formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager
Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.
With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
Oversee admissions and discharges, monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies
Educate patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
VIMALA PATEL, MSN, FNP
32 Van Wyk Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
*******@*****.*** 256-***-****
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Team Leader Dialysis RN, Fresenius Medical Care (Raytown, Missouri) March 2010- September 2013
Provided direct patient care to patients, including assessment, education and problem solving in a 20-station free standing hemodialysis unit.
Ensured all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status were documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System.
Provided ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.
Educated patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.
Provided assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills
Maintained and supervised overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Staff Dialysis RN, Siddhivinayak Hospital (Kidney Diseases & Transplant Foundations, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA) MAY 2009 – feb 2010
Assisted and worked with patients in treatment of hemo-dialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Physical and mental preparation of patient for procedures like dialysis sheath insertion, fistula formation.
Administered medication prescribed by physician and document the dispensing of medication in Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Treated the assigned patient with the customized nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outcome of the given nursing care.
Assessed daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care plan.
Nursing Tutor, J.G. college of Nursing (Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India) July 2008 – March 2009
Directed, managed and evaluated student learning in the clinical setting.
Assisted the student in integration of theory and practice, specific to the course’s learning activities and level of the learner.
Evaluated the student’s development of clinical reasoning skills.
Directly observed and guided students’ learning activities with clients
Provided timely and ongoing feedback to the lead faculty regarding individual student and group performance in accomplishment of the course’s outcomes
Staff Nurse in Critical Care Unit, HCG - Medi surge hospital (AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA) Aug 2005 – May 2009
Followed continuous cardiac and respiratory readings and reported observed changes
Administered infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and electrolytes
Prepared and administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported reactions to medications and treatments
Assisted treating physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures including life-saving situations.
Analyzed lab results
Provided education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers
AFFILIATIONS
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) – 06/01/2017 – 05/30/2020
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 06/23/2019- 06/23/2020
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