Marjorie-Linda Zaharfy, R.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P.-B.C.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114

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addiwy@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Post-Master’s Certification, Adult Nurse Practitioner, August, 2004

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Master of Science, Adult Health and Chronic Illness, Clinical Nurse Specialist, August, 1999

Eastern College, St. David’s, Pennsylvania

Graduate Certificate in School Nursing, June 1993

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, June 1981

Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Associate of Science, Nursing, May 1979

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology, June 1976

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Locum Tenens.com on assignment for Pyramid Health –Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (August, 2017—present)

Served as CRNP in the Light Program—Northeast Philadelphia, partial hospitalization program to provide assessment and continued evaluation of multiple mental health diagnoses including: bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, among others.

Provided pharmaceutical intervention and assessment in accordance with the patient's needs.

Provided a holistic approach to patient's health status.

Established a treatment plan in accordance to patient's needs.

Evaluated patient's progress and consult with the therapeutic team regarding treatment goals.

Served as CRNP for Bristol, PA Addiction Recovery Center via telepsychiatry.

Utilized telepsychiatry during the COVID’19 pandemic to treat psychiatric patients while observing universal precautions for safety

Performed initial evaluation, establish a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM-5 reflective of the patient's addiction, including opioids, anxiolytics, stimulants, alcohol, among other substances.

Evaluated and treat any other comorbidities including depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, PTSD, bipolar disorder among other mental health issues.

Provided pharmacological intervention to treat underlying comorbidities.

Served as CRNP in Seeds of Hope Program for eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating) and other comorbidities.

Preformed initial evaluation, assessed patients, prescribed pharmacological treatment modalities.

Established diagnosis according to the DSM-5.

Preformed follow up assessments to ascertain patients progress, weight gain/loss, stabilization, resolution of other contributing components such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, transgender identity issues, among other factors.

Ascertained patients physical and psychological wellness and interacted with staff to provide optimum health.

Northwest Human Services (NHS) –Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (September 2015 – July, 2017)

Preformed psychiatric and substance abuse evaluations establishing diagnoses in accordance with guidelines established in the DSM-5.

Prescribe psychotropic medications in congruence to patient needs and response.

Established treatment both pharmaceutical and interventional in consensus with patient diagnoses, needs and response.

Preformed medication management in response to patient needs and standards of care.

Established safe detoxification schedule for benzodiazepines, opioids, and stimulants.

Provided appropriate guidance, instruction and counseling regarding disease process, medications, and wellness.

Identified normal and abnormal findings on clinical examinations and either provided appropriate intervention or referral to necessary services.

Initiated orders for laboratory studies in response to patient need and response in order to achieve optimum therapeutic intervention while maintaining the most advantageous health status.

Consulted with board certified psychiatrists, therapists, and staff in accordance and response to patient needs.

Served as a resource for staff regarding medical, psychiatric and substance abuse information, medications, treatment modalities, resources, and needs.

Conferenced with staff on a regular basis to insure optimum patient outcomes.

Certified to prescribe clozaril.

Temple University Graduate School of Nursing – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adult Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Faculty (Spring, 2013 – May, 2015)

Served as an Adjunct Faculty member for the following courses: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis, Primary Care of Adolescents and Women’s Health Issues, and Primary Care of Adult Health for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students.

Graded all comprehensive history and physicals and focused assessment assignments.

Evaluated student’s clinical performance and graded records utilizing Typhon, eValue and Blackboard.

Served as liaison between clinical sites, preceptors and students.

Protocol Staffing – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adult Nurse Practitioner – Serving in Per Diem assignments as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner in a variety of clinical and industrial settings performing history and physicals, treatment of injuries and providing other appropriate care and measures (Spring, 2013 – Present)

Collaborative Practice with Lina G. Vardaro, M.D. - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adult Nurse Practitioner (January, 2006 to October, 2012)

Independently performed physical and gynecological assessments on female and transgender population ages 18 to 95

Served as Primary Health Care Provider

Performed history and physical exams, review of systems and focused examinations

Diagnosed, treated and managed both acute and chronic illnesses

Treated chronic diseases across the life span, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, gastrointestinal diseases, cardiovascular abnormalities, peripheral vascular disease, etc.

Treated and counseled various psychosocial disorders, such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, etc.

Conducted breast, abdominal, rectal and internal exams including pap smears, uterine biopsies and other related procedures

Performed minor procedures such as colposcopies

Reviewed and analyzed lab studies, pathology reports, x-rays, dexa-scans, ultrasounds, mammograms and other related testing

Inserted and removed intrauterine devices

Measured, inserted and removed diaphragms, pessaries and other internal devices

Educated patients on women’s health issues through the life span

Provided psychiatric counseling regarding women’s physical and psychosocial issues and their impact on the patient’s physical and mental health

Educated patients regarding sexually transmitted diseases and safe sex practices

Educated patients with urinary incontinence regarding bladder control methods and exercises

Counseled patients on gender-specific diseases, such as osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy, incontinence and other related health issues

Holy Family University – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Didactic Lecturer and Clinical Instructor (January, 2002 to December, 2004)

Devised classroom lectures on Introductory Medical-Surgical nursing

Formulated curriculum and instruction format

Served as 200 level Curriculum Coordinator to facilitate uniform and transition educational patterns with preparation to upper level division courses

Formulated didactic lectures to interface with clinical protocols and experience

Devised all testing and assessment tools to ascertain student knowledge and measure progress

Served on curriculum committees to assure academic communication resulting in standardized learning, testing and evaluating process for students

Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Clinical Instructor (September, 2003 to December, 2003)

Provided instruction, evaluation and feedback for students in clinical pediatrics and operating room nursing

Interfaced with affiliating agency staff to assure optimum and appropriate learning experiences

School District of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Certified School Nurse (December, 1992 to January, 2006)

Established and maintained a comprehensive health program following the guidelines of the Pennsylvania School Code, the Division of School Health Regulations and school district policy

Developed individualized health plans for students using the nursing process

Collaborated with other professionals in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programs and other school health activities

Assisted students, families and groups to achieve optimum levels of wellness through health education

Clinical Preceptor: Thomas Jefferson University RN to BSN Program

Clinical Preceptor: Immaculata College School Nurse Program

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nurse Supervisor (September, 1987 to December, 1992)

Supervision of twenty-five workers for long term care, assessment of needs and placement of population 18 years and older

Interviewed prospective employees, provided orientation, training and updates

Served as a resource for psychiatric and medical procedures and patient needs

Revised and updated policy and procedure manuals

Provided quality assurance and utilization review for the department

Served as an expert witness in appeal hearings for level of care needs

Independent Nurse Contractor – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Consultant (Fall, 1984 to September, 1987)

Performed comprehensive psycho-social and medical assessment of clients with psychiatric as well as medical diagnosis

Provided therapeutic intervention and counseling of clients and their families

Instructed patients and families on medication, disease process, wellness, activity level, and community resources

Professional Resources Organization – Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Contract Registered Nurse (October, 1981 to October, 1989)

Worked full or part-time as a charge or staff nurse at the following facilities: Philadelphia State Hospital, Philadelphia Prison System, Eastern State Hospital, the Woodhaven Center, Philadelphia Psychiatric Center, Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Friends Hospital and Fairmount Institute

St. Mary Hospital – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clinical Resource Nurse, Detoxification Unit (October, 1980 to June, 1981)

Wrote policy and procedure manual for unit on drug and alcohol detoxification

Designed physical assessment forms

Wrote standardized nursing care plans

Performed physical and psycho-social assessments on newly admitted patients

Guiffré Medical Center – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Staff Nurse (April, 1979 to November, 1979)

Served as charge/med nurse on a 28-bed heroin detoxification unit

HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Beta, Beta, Beta (Biological Honor Society), 1974

Who’s Who in American Nursing, 1991

Studied personally with Hilda E. Peplau, 1983

Who’s Who of American Women, 1987

Invitation Monthly Biological-Psychiatry Updates, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, 1989

ACTIVITES/MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychiatric Nurses’ Association

Election Judge, 1992

Charter Member, 1986 to 1999

Member, Ways and Means Committee, 1989 to 1995

Membership Committee, 1989 to 1995

By-Laws Committee, 1986 to 1992

Thomas Jefferson University Alumni Association

Member, Board of Directors, 1990 to 2003

Vice-President 1993 to 1995

Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee 1991 to 1994

Member Advisory Committee, 1989 to 1999

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania License #232322

Adult Nurse Practitioner License #SP008706

Board Certified – American Nurses Credentialing Center #200-***-****

BLS Certification

American Board of Hypnotherapy – Certified Hypnotherapist – H2107

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