Nurse Practitioner Registered

ALAINA KAMKWALALA, MSN, FNP-C

***** ********* *** **. **********, MO 63034

adbnay@r.postjobfree.com 618-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Service-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of combined nursing experience seeking opportunities where I am able to make a positive impact and improve patient health. Diverse experiences in adult and pediatric med-surg, family medicine, school, and community health tailored with goal-directed solutions to patients and families. Medical professional with proven leadership qualities, excellent theory knowledge base, and clinical training. Dependable, compassionate, and detail oriented in task management.

SKILLS

• Effective communicator

• Positive

• Efficient multi-tasker

• Critical thinker

• Adaptable

• Team player

• Active listener

• Time management

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Primary Care – Delora Brooks, FNP, Gateway Medical Group Collinsville, IL 559 Hours Obstetrics and Gynecology Care – Summer Boyer, WHNP, Affinia Healthcare St. Louis, MO 46 Hours NP Skills include:

• Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostics to develop appropriate diagnoses

• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts, electrocardiograms, and radiographs

• Provide physical assessments and exams of all age ranges

• Evaluate treatment response and initiate referrals as appropriate

• In-office treatments of warts, skin tags, abscesses, suture removal

• Administration of school, sports, and work physicals

• Perform well-woman exams and treatment of female disorders and diseases, including sexually transmitted infections

• Educate patients and family about self-management, compliance, and outcome of desired health

• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized

• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional guidelines

• Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources

• Consult with in-house staff, emergency departments, and specialty offices as necessary

• Supervision of office staff and medical assistants HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

REGISTERED NURSE, Elementary – St. Louis Public Schools (St. Louis, MO) September 2013 – January 2019

• Managed chronic allergies, asthma, and diabetes and administered prescription, OTC, and emergent meds

• Developed safety plans and provided counseling for suicidal, homicidal, and psychologically challenged students

• Achieved an average of 90% immunization compliance annually

• Spearheaded meetings to support the health and educational needs to ensure optimal achievements for students

• Coordinated specialty care visits for a student to receive corrective orthotic braces

• Scheduled and coordinated outside agencies to perform vision, hearing, and dental services annually and health fairs ALAINA KAMKWALALA, MSN, FNP-C

14426 Jamestown Bay Dr. Florissant, MO 63034

adbnay@r.postjobfree.com 618-***-****

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

LEAD NURSE, Family Medicine Clinic – Southern IL Healthcare Foundation (Alton, IL) December 2009 – June 2013

• Served as lead nurse caring for underprivileged patients in an adult medicine clinic

• Collaborated with primary care providers, medical assistants, and supportive staff to ensure cohesive quality care

• Obtained assessments and implemented plans and interventions for high risk patients

• Assisted with exams and specialty bedside procedures such as acute and chronic infections

• Decreased ER visits by extensively teaching patients management of diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol

• Reduced patient out-of-pocket costs by utilizing patient assistance prescription programs and discounted pharmacies

• Organized prior-authorizations and scheduling of specialty testing and procedures

• Obtained pre-certifications for commercial insurances

• Provided extensive wound care dressing changes

REGISTERED NURSE, Med-Surg – Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, MO) October 2008 – November 2009

• Coordinated care for patients on med-surg unit with both simple and complex diagnoses

• Performed as rotating charge nurse monitoring 20-25 patients/unit

• Collaborated with staff to ensure the best outcome during codes which saved many lives

• Established transition of care for patients and families, utilizing the caring theory

• Advocated for patients’ rights and concerns during their inpatient stay

• Collected detailed history and performed accurate assessment on admission and during treatment as necessary

• Created detailed treatment plans encompassing the nursing process and standards of care

• Contributed to assessments in outstanding best practices in infection control, patient safety, and rapid alert systems GRADUATE NURSE, Med-Surg – St. Louis Children’s Hospital (St. Louis, MO) January 2006 – March 2008

• Performed thorough history and assessments of both acute and surgical patients

• Implemented treatment and care measures, while incorporating care plans

• Assisted in special procedures such as lumbar puncture, IV therapy, tracheostomy care, and nasogastric tubes

• Provided patient education regarding treatments, medications, and diagnostic testing EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University August 2019 Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville December 2005 LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

AANP Family Nurse Practitioner November 2019

FNP Family Nurse Practitioner – State of MO November 2019 RN Registered Nurse – State of MO October 2008

RN Registered Nurse – State of IL August 2008

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association July 2006 AFFILIATIONS

St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice January 2020 - Present American Association of Nurse Practitioners – April 2019 – Present

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