Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
R e b e c c a Me d l o c k, A G A C N P - BC
RM
A D U L T - G E R O N T O L O G Y A C U T E C A R E N U R S E P R A C T I T I O N E R
addrec@r.postjobfree.com
Fenton, MO, 63026
E D U C A T I O N
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, ADULT- GEROTONLOGY ACUTE
CARE – Maryville University
MO 2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING – Southeast Missouri State University
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E
Capable and skilled graduate, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of acute care nursing experience. I am a diligent nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in critical care, cardiology, cardiovascular, medical/surgical and education management settings. Master's Degree in Nursings from Maryville University (GPA 3.8). Recently board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a AGACNP-BC. Eager to join Washington University School of Medicine system to provide top quality care for adult- gerontological patients with acute complex diseases.
S U M M A R Y
20 years of combined acute care registered nursing experience in Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Telemetry, Cardiac Step-down, Medical Surgical, Education and Management.
Experienced, accomplished educator with notable presentation skills and developer of educational programs for clinical staff.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Flexible, self-motivated professional, quick leaner who adapts easily to new situations, enjoys a challenge.
Continuously seeking professional development and life long learning to increase knowledge and skills
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Adept at managing acute care patients through advanced assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation.
MO 1996
G R A D U A T E C L I N I C A L E X P E R I E N C E
S K I L L S
In-depth Knowledge Critical Care
Develope Treatment Plans
Leadership Critical Thinking Organization & Prioritization Collaboration & Team Player
C L I N I C A L S
S K I L L S
Collect & Interpret Hemodynamics
Advanced Health Assessment
Diagnosis
IV Therapy Arterial Blood Gases Venipuncture
12 lead EKG Arrest Response Manage Ventilator Central Line Removal
Pulmonary Artery Removal Manage Pacemaker Mange Gastric Tubes Assist with insertion:
Arterial lines Chest tubes
Percutaneous tracheostomies
A W A R D S
Sigma Theta Tau 2016 Daisey Award 2008 Deans Honor List 1996
Community College Scholarship 1994
Phi Theta Kappa 1993
CARDIOTHORACIC ICU
Washington University School of Medicine St. L ouis, MO 120 hours
Duties include:
Performed advanced physical assessments of acute complex critical cardiovascular surgical patients
LVADS, ECMO, CABG
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and presented treatment plans to attending physicians and healthcare team
Interpreted diagnostic tests, designed and implemented plans of care for post-operative open heart patients
Sought intellectually stimulating educational opportunities to increase knowledge and skills of acutely ill cardiovascular surgical patients
MEDICAL/ SURGICAL ICU
SSM St. Claire Hospital Fenton, MO 200 clinical hours
Duties include:
Critical thinking, performed advanced assessments, diagnosis, developed treatment plans for patients, performed interventions and evaluations
Collected detailed patient health histories
Ordered diagnostic tests, interpret labs values, X rays, EKG
Presented patients to attending physicians discussed antibiotic therapy
Communicated treatment plan and interventions with attending physician and healthcare teams
Formulated differential diagnosis & managed care for acute complex critical care patients with MI, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, cardiac arrest patient’s hypothermia, hemorrhagic stroke, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis
HOSPITALIST ROTATION
Mercy St. Anthony’s St. Louis, MO 400 clinical hours Spring and Summer
Duties include:
Coordinated care for multiple acute care patients, performed patient history, physical, and develop comprehensive treatment plans
Performed advanced physical exam/diagnosis and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, health promotion
and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Actively communicated patient’s assessment & plan of care to attending physician
Presented treatment plans to physician based on standards of practice and first line therapies
Formulated differential diagnosis for complex medical patient’s arrhythmias, asthma, acute exacerbation of COPD, pneumonia, acute on chronic disease, acute on chronic heart failure, stroke patients
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
& L I C E N S E S
American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Missouri State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse Missouri State Board of Nursing License Number 151105 American Heart Association
ACLS Provider October 2019 BLS Provider June 2021
PALS July 202
ECG Certification, 2.5 hours
P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
Essential of Critical Care ECCO: Caring for Patients with Cardiovascular
Disorders
Caring for Patients with Multisystem
Disorders – ICU
Caring for Patients with Pulmonary Disorders American Association of Critical Care Nurses AACN 2018
Critical Care Class Essentials Professional Education System Institute
(PESI) 2016
12 lead EKG Course American Association of Critical Care Nurses AACN 2014
Advanced Cardiac Care Course Professional Education System Institute (PESI) 2013
Pacemaker Certification, 2.4 hours
1999
ECG Certification, 2.5 hour Critical
Care Nurse Fellowship Program,96.3 hours 1999
A F F I L I A T I O N S
American Nurses Association 2017
Missouri Nurse Association 2017 American Association of Critical Care
Nurses 2019
References Available Upon Request
REGISTERED NURSE
Mercy Urgent Care Fenton, MO 2018 – Current
Obtain patient medical history, conduct patient assessments and diagnostic tests.
Communicate with physician patient chief complaint, review of symptoms and health history, develop
treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Coordinate care with physician and staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive service
Fast pass setting manage care of multiple acute medical conditions and minor traumas, including asthma, anaphylactic shock, seizure disorders, pneumonia, chest pain, fractures and burns
Respond to emergencies with speed, expertise and rational approaches to provide optimal care support and life-saving interventions
Educate patient and utilize lab results to provide patients with wellness and treatment plans
EDUCATION MANAGER MSN
Kindred Healthcare St, Louis, MO 2011 – 2018
Worked with upper management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale & job satisfaction
Coordinated & implement orientation, monitoring new hires progress throughout orientation process
Cultivated working partnerships with medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Monitored and managed staff compliance and conducted data analysis.
Taught Critical Care Classes, telemetry, cardiovascular medications, IV sedations, chest tube management
Reduced nursing turnover by creating and implementation of preceptor program
Increased hospitals capability treating complex patients by developing Propofol policy and order set in collaboration with physician and pharmacy director
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by conducting quality improvement measures,,decreased blood stream infections, urinary tract infection and ventilator associated pneumonia
Created skill competencies and verified RN skills by return demonstration
REGISTERED NURSE
Maxim Healthcare Staffing St. Louis, MO 2009 – 2011
Provided direct care in critical care units, including Cardiac, Medical, Surgical and Trauma units
Compassionately treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory disease syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and education on patient care options
Exercises independent judgement within the context of interdisciplinary patient care
Assisted with insertion/managed central lines and assisting physicians with insertion of chest tubes
REGISTERED NURSE
Surgical Intensive Care Unit, St. Mary’s Health Center St. Louis, MO 2003 – 2008
Provided excellent nursing care to patients with acute and chronic medical/surgical conditions
Assisted physicians with medical and surgical bedside procedures. Insertion of central line catheters, swan ganz catheters, arterial catheter, percutaneous tracheotomy, intracranial pressure monitoring
Practiced excellent interpersonal communication skills and working in multidisciplinary team
Coordinated the delivery of care to critically ill patients including assisting with insertion/managed swan ganz catheter
Cared for patients recovering from vascular, abdominal, cardiac and neurological surgeries
Responded to rapid response calls with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide exceptional care
REGISTERED NURSE
Cardiothoracic ICU & ICU Float Pool, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, MO 1998 – 2003
Managed patient’s post-operative cardiovascular patients and coordinating care of multiple critically ill patients.
Actively reduced patient ventilation time by implementing standardize weaning protocols
Improved quality patient care by collaborating care with members of clinical team including attending physician, cardiovascular surgeon, pulmonologist, cardiologist, physician assistants, respiratory therapist, nursing staff and pharmacists
Team leader maintained high performance professional working standards actively participated in unit performance improvement activities
Manage patients in ICU on continuous venous hemodialysis, including patients with chest pain, arrhythmia and myocardial infarction.
Practices autonomously, consistent with standardize evidence based nursing practice standards and policy/procedures
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