NISHA PATEL, MSN, FNP

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Hoffman Estates, IL 60107 adbise@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over twelve years of experience in clinical settings proving quality of care to patients of all ages

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Signature Medical Group Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Height, IL

Family Nurse Practitioner May, 2017- present

Providing direct patient care which includes comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosing, treatment, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems in hospitalized patients.

Seeing patients in the Cardiac floor, Medical floor, Neurology floor, orthopedic floor, ER and ICU, and following them into the critical care unit and organizing post-acute care.

Collaborates with physicians and health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Perform research and evidenced-based practice.

Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in specialty area with multidisciplinary team.

St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Floor November 2015 – Present

Collaborate with healthcare partners on all aspects of providing patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation

Contribute to the comprehensive care team by serving as the charge Registered Nurse and commit to teaching and mentoring additional staff, as well as educating patients

Comply with national patient safety goals, CDC guidelines, and hospital policies and procedures

Develop an emerging awareness of performance improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice

Evaluate patient information to ensure accuracy of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

Rosewood Care Center Inverness, IL

Licensed Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse July 2008 – February 2015

Delivered patient care which included starting and maintaining IV access, blood draws, transfusions, cardiac meds, IV therapy and drips, 12--lead EKG interpretation, computerized charting, insert/maintain feedings/NG tubes, care of acute GI bleeds, and airway management

Performed all administrative duties related to patient care including review of patient information, health history, patient education, and admission and discharge planning

Implemented the nursing process to care for acutely and chronically ill patients varying in age and socioeconomic background

EDUCATION

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Master of Science, Nursing October 2016

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Nursing October 2014

Registered Nurse

Elgin Community College, Associate of Nursing December 2013

LICENSURES

Family Nurse Practitioner- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Current May 2020

Registered Nurse- Illinois Board of Nursing Current May 2020