Education
Simmons University – Boston, MA August 2017
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (3.9 GPA)
Quinnipiac University – Hamden, CT May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Spanish Minor (3.9 GPA)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (inducted 2014)
Licensure & Certifications
Nationally Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Certification No. F09170921
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Connecticut) License No. 7317
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Number MS4616023
Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioner (CT) No. CSP.0066989
Registered Nurse (Connecticut) License No. 120537
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Training and Certification in Neurobotulinum Injections and Dermal Fillers April 2017
Aesthetic Medical Educators Training
Training and Certification in Advanced Neurobotulinum Aesthetic Injections Nov. 2019
Trained by Karen Soika, MD (Board Certified Plastic Surgeon)
Professional Work/Nursing Experience
Nurse Practitioner (APRN) – Ideal Image MedSpa– Stamford, CT Aug. 2018 – Present
Lead treatment provider, providing a wide spectrum of aesthetic/cosmetic dermatology services including laser hair removal treatments, neurobotulinum/filler injectable treatments (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella, Voluma), Broadband Light phototherapy/ IPL treatments, CoolSculpting procedures, Kybella, Ultherapy, etc.
Assessment of dermatological conditions including moles, skin lesions, rosacea, acne, etc. for recommendations of proper aesthetic treatments and/or referral to dermatology if needed
Nurse Practitioner (APRN) – Urology Specialists, P.C. – Middlebury, CT Sept. 2017 – Aug. 2018
Assessment and evaluation of patients with urologic complaints
Management of patients with overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, BPH, prostate cancer, and hypogonadism
Placement and insertion of difficult foley catheters
Post-operative care of patients status post surgical interventions for kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, etc. (including pain management, wound care, dressing changes, and removal of drains/tubes)
Conduct percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation procedures
Order and interpret appropriate lab tests and radiologic tests, urodynamics
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse – St. Vincent’s Medical Center – Bridgeport, CT
Observation Unit March 2016 – Feb. 2018
Nursing care to cardiac, surgical, and medical patients on fast-paced, 22-bed Emergency Department Observation unit w/ quick patient turn-around rate;
Typical patient population diagnoses include chest pain, pulmonary distress, CHF, stable traumas, etc.
Telemetry monitoring; act as charge nurse
Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Tampa General Hospital – Tampa, FL
Short-Stay Surgical Unit July 2015 – Nov. 2015
Nursing care to surgical patients, pre-op and post-op, and sickle-cell patients on 36-bed unit
Experience with surgical patients of these specialties: ENT, ophthalmic, renal, gynecology, urology, plastics, gastroenterology
Experience with central lines, IV insertion and maintenance, surgical tubes and drains, wound vacs., tracheostomies, telemetry monitoring, etc.
Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Largo Medical Center – Largo, FL
Cardiac Step-Down Unit May 2015 – Aug. 2015
Nursing care to patients with acute cardiovascular needs including cardiac arrhythmias (such as rapid atrial fibrillation), angina, myocardial infarction, etc. on 19-bed unit
Experience with chest tubes, cardiac drips, patients post cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker placement, telemetry monitoring and analysis
Registered Nurse – Yale-New Haven Hospital – New Haven, CT
Cardiac/Medical Observation Unit July 2014 – May 2015
Provided nursing care to diverse patient population on a 22-bed unit at large inner-city hospital; shared in charge nurse responsibilities; 4-6 patient assignment daily/nightly, perform on-going in-depth head-to-toe assessments
Proficient in 12-Lead EKG placement, EKG analysis, telemetry monitoring for cardiac patients
Administration of medications, IV-line maintenance, IV med/antibiotic administration, drips, blood administration
Medical Assistant (Podiatry) – Family FootCare, P.C. – Naugatuck, CT Jan. 2009 – Aug. 2014
Assisted podiatrist with in-office surgical procedures, such as wart removal, tenotomies, etc., as well as occasional outpatient OR procedures; assisted with receptionist duties and charting; patient vital signs and health histories; took and developed x-rays; sterilization of surgical equipment; dispensing and educating of medical equipment including pneumatic boots, orthotic inserts, diabetic footwear, etc.; diabetic teaching/follow-up instructions
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Affiliations/Achievements
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Connecticut Nurse Practitioners Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society