TARA CHAPMAN, MS, FNP-BC

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CAREER SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with expertise in emergency medicine and post-open heart surgery as well as educating the community concerning personal well-being and self-care. Holds a great deal of knowledge regarding recognition of emergent situations, scope of practice, guidelines in emergency medicine and in cardiology as well as clinical interventions. Currently looking to become a team member as an APRN to make a positive contribution to your healthcare team and patients.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University June 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Phoenix August 2016

Associates in Nursing – Valencia College August 2006

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

AANP Certification (F08190498) August 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (APRN 11004167) September 2019

Registered Nurse – State of FL (RN9254150) July 2021

Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association May 2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association March 2020

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association March 2020

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Express Care (including women’s health) – Lindsey Fletcher, Express Care of Belleview (Belleview, FL) 250 Hours

Internal Medicine – Judith Clark, Davita Medical Group (Orlando, FL) 250 Hours

Pediatrics – Ghazala Ahmed (Orlando, FL) 125 Hours

Skills include:

Knowledge regarding managed care process for Medicare participants

Ability to coordinate care with staff to develop an appropriate plan of care for patients

Understand and process new information for problem-solving and decision making

Proficient in critical thinking and applying evidence based practice to identify alternative solutions to challenges or issues

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Orlando Health (Orlando, FL) Dec 2014 - Present

Demonstrates expertise in supporting patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities, including diagnosing, treating and initiating medication, performing diagnostic interventions, and executing follow-ups as required.

Constructs treatment plans adhering to standards of care and professional practice guidelines.

Documents and successfully applies findings of patient data encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes.

Proficient with interpreting basic 12- Lead EKG

Expert in starting IV’s

Preceptor for newly hired RN’s

Abides to HIPAA laws

Registered Nurse, Healix IV Infusion (Orlando, FL) Dec 2012- Sept 2014

Demonstrated expertise in IV infusion therapy to a range of patients needing a various range of medications

Cared for a diverse population of patients

Worked autonomously in an office with the capability of catering to 4-6 patients at a time

Great knowledge of IV and PICC lines

Expert in starting IV’s

Registered Nurse, Post Open- Heart Step-Down Unit -Orlando Health (Orlando, FL) Aug 2006 - Nov 2012

Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities

Cared for post open-heart surgical patients, assisting in care plans, treatment plans and facilitating discharge care

Demonstrated proficiency in caring for patient with chest tubes, wound vacs and transcutaneous pacemakers

Charge nurse for 26-bed unit

Unit Secretary, Post Open-Heart Step-Down Unit- Orlando Health (Orlando, FL) Dec 2002 – Aug 2006

Entered physician orders into the computer system

Answered phones for unit

Trainer for oncoming unit secretaries on unit

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Server, Bartender, Corporate Trainer, Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant- Columbus, OH, Brandon, FL, & Orlando, FL Dec 1996 – Aug 2002

AFFILIATIONS

Emergency Nurse Association

Sigma Theta Tau

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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