Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
KELSEY CASOLARI,
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
**** **** ******** *****, ******, IL
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SUMMARY
I am a new graduate Family Nurse Practitioner. On December 2, 2019 I successfully passed the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification examination. I am seeking a position where I can apply my practicum knowledge, diagnostic techniques, and quick ability to develop quality patient rapport. I have extensive knowledge in navigating electronic health records with over five years of EPIC experience and over one year of ERMA experience.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner MAY 2018 TO DECEMBER 2019
I have maintained a 4.0 grade point average through vigorous study habits and a passion for excellence, earning my degree with the honors of Summa cum Laude. All clinical rotations were completed through UnityPoint Health with concentrations including internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, and urgent care in addition to one inpatient semester at Proctor Hospital.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
JANUARY 2015 TO DECEMBER 2017
I graduated with honors and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Additionally, I participated in several community service-based student organizations including serving as a chair member of Student Government Association, volunteering at Sophia’s Kitchen, Midwest Food Bank, and delivering holiday-themed donations to impoverished individuals of area retirement facilities.
EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse Peoria County:
(Juvenile Detention Center)
OCTOBER 2018 TO PRESENT
I work as the only medical professional on site per shift to manage acute conditions based on assessment findings and the utilization of standing orders for treatment. I provide emergency interventions for acute findings including respiratory distress, active seizures, hypoglycemia, sports injuries, and common illnesses.
Registered Nurse UnityPoint Health Proctor:
(Family and Internal Medicine Float Registry)
AUGUST 2018 TO PRESENT
I work in a variety of settings based on staffing needs, prioritizing urgent needs in phone triage and conducting nurse visits through utilization of standing orders for acute illnesses including but not limited to acute otitis media, influenza, streptococcal pharyngitis, urinary tract infections, acute sinusitis, paronychia, and superficial burns. In this setting I received two Daisy Award nominations.
Registered Nurse UnityPoint Health Methodist:
(Women’s and Children’s Residency)
FEBRUARY 2018 TO JULY 2018
I rotated through four core nursing areas including postpartum care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, and a level II special care nursery. This residency included working independently in the inpatient setting as a registered nurse while gaining specialized training in precipitous labor, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal resuscitation.
Nurse Intern UnityPoint Health Methodist:
(Post-Surgical Orthopedics)
AUGUST 2017 TO DECEMBER 2017
I worked with a resource nurse to care for up to five patients at a time. In this internship, I learned to assess post-operative patients for infections including recognizing symptoms of sepsis. I provided patient education on postoperative care strategies specific to the surgery performed to create an individualized plan of care. Upon completion of this internship, I presented research findings on improved patient outcomes with the implementation of formal preoperative education sessions.
Patient Care Technician UnityPoint Health Methodist:
(Behavioral Health)
MAY 2015 TO FEBRUARY 2018
I had the privilege of completing extensive training to become proficient with verbal de- escalation techniques in addition to physical restraints and safe patient handling. I became skillful in quickly and effectively building therapeutic patient rapports to provide best patient outcomes. I facilitated the initiation of a clothing donation program for underprivileged patients, providing shoes, clothing, and outerwear for underprivileged patients. In this setting, I received a unit award for excelling in the delivery of patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant Liberty Village Assisted Living Facility NOVEMBER 2013 TO MAY 2015
I assisted residents in completing activities of daily living, provided medication reminders, and led recreational activities. In this setting, I cared for up to twenty patients independently with no nursing staff supervision. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I identified trends in fall patterns and presented strategies to reduce the occurrences of sentinel events.
Assistant Activity Director HCR ManorCare
JULY 2010 TO DECEMBER 2013
I led recreational activities for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents, created monthly activity programs, and arranged family and community events. Additionally, I participated in care plan conferences and provided suggestions for interventions in patients with significant declines in health. My greatest achievements include receiving Employee of the Month as well as participating in community service activities such as Meals on Wheels and performing complimentary blood pressure checks during outdoor community events.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse: 041.462540
• Advanced Practice Nurse: 209.020713
• FNP Certification No.: F12190917
• CPR Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier:
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