Jill Tanner, MSN, APRN, NP-C

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Fort Myers, FL 33913

203-***-**** (cell)

ade89j@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a nurse practitioner in a setting that allows me to fully utilize my education and practical experience while working with other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure client health.

EDUCATION

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

Master of Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner 2005-2008

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1998-2002

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Bridgeport Hospital Orthopedics: Bridgeport, CT Spring 2008

Midstate Walk-In Center: Yalesville, CT Spring 2008

Urgent Care Center: Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT Fall 2007-Spring 2008

Adult Primary Care: PriMed, Trumbull, CT Summer 2007

Endocrinology/Metabolic Disease: PriMed, Bridgeport, CT Spring 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vein Specialists, Fort Myers, FL August 2017-Present

APRN, Vascular Surgery

Provide patient care to new, follow-up and post-operative patients

Act as a team leader for our advanced providers

Analyze venous insufficiency studies and decide on appropriate therapies based on clinical presentation and imaging studies

Initiate wound care for patients with venous ulcers

Perform injection cosmetic and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy

Assist in monitoring patients during intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)

Administer conscious sedation during intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) cases upon physician order

Perform lectures in the community as well as write articles for local newspapers/magazines to educate on venous disease

Surgical Healing Arts Center, Fort Myers, FL July 2016-August 2017

APRN, Bariatric & General Surgery

Provide patient care both pre-operatively and post-operatively

Leading bariatric support groups

1st assist in bariatric and general surgery cases

Assist surgeons with endoscopies, colonoscopies, balloon dilations as well as placement and removal of gastric balloons

Assist surgeons with on-call scheduling and rounding on patients in the hospital

Assist bariatric patients with their process leading to surgery

Making the surgeon call schedule

Providing aesthetic injectable treatments with the use of Dysport and Restylane products

Griffin Faculty Physicians, Derby, CT November 2014-July2016

APRN, Bariatric & General Surgery

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Coordinator

Provides education and assistance to patients navigating through the bariatric surgery process

Provides weight management counseling to surgical and non-surgical patients

Works in collaboration with the surgeon to provide post-operative care to both bariatric and general surgery patients

Acts as MBS Coordinator and is fully integrated into the organizational framework

Helps to assist surgeon during office procedures as well as 1st assist in bariatric and general surgery cases in the operating room

Medi Weightloss Clinics, Shelton, CT May 2012-October 2014

APRN

Perform physicals, EKG’s, review histories and develop nutrition plans for clients

Assess clients on a weekly basis to review weight and body fat analysis

Prescribe FDA approved appetite suppressants with continuous monitoring of side effects, weight measurements, and vital signs

PriMed: Associates In Internal Medicine, Trumbull, CT October 2011-May 2012

APRN

Assess and treat adult clients with chronic and acute medical problems

Advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention

Provide diabetic teaching to clients that are currently being treated as well as newly diagnosed clients

Connecticut Mental Health Specialists, Farmington, CT March 2011-September 2011

APRN, Psychiatric

Evaluate and treat clients with various psychiatric diagnoses in skilled nursing facilities

Management of psychiatric medications

To work collaboratively with psychiatrists and others members of the medical community to ensure client wellness and safety

Midstate Medical Group Walk-In, Wallingford, CT June 2008-March 2011

APRN/Occupational Medicine, Primary & Urgent Care

● Provide care in the areas of Occupational Medicine, Primary Care and Urgent Care

● To work collaboratively with other health care providers to maintain client wellness

● To prescribe, dispense, and administer medical therapeutics in accordance with the Connecticut State Law

Precepted Nurse Practitioner students from Quinnipiac University and Yale University

Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT 2003-2008

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department November 2005-June 2008

● Implement care and educate patients and their families using the Planetree Model

● Triage patients according to individual acuity in a timely manner

● Precept newly hired registered nurses

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical August 2003-November 2005

● Provided licensed care for four to five medical/surgical patients while taking on the responsibility of Charge Nurse

● Reviewed medical charts to evaluate appropriateness of focused medical pathways

St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT July 2002-August 2003

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical

● Provided licensed care for five to six medical/surgical patients

● Supervised licensed practical nurses and registered nurses in patient care and medication administration

● Created patient care assignments for nurses according to their scope of practice and functional ability

Valley Cardiovascular Associates, Middletown, NY May 2000-July 2002

Nurse’s Assistant

● Performed electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and pacemaker checks on patients of various ages

● Assisted with echocardiograms, stress tests, and holter monitor placements

● Recorded patient’s medications, medical histories, and billing information

● Prepared patient charts prior to cardiac catheterizations

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT Spring 2008

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

● Teach undergraduate nursing students how to assess and provide patient care in a hospital setting

● Create weekly patient assignments for students

● Evaluate students based on their proficiency in performing the nursing process

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

● American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification

Moderate Sedation Certification

Certificate in ultrasound guided sclerotherapy under the training of Dr. Magnant

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurse (AAMSN) November 2017-Present

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) January 2016-2018

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2015-2018

American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2008-Present

Sigma Theta Tau International for Nursing 2008-Present

ACTIVITIES

● Infectious Disease Committee, Griffin Hospital 2006-2008

● Diabetic Committee, St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2002-2003

● Nursing Student Union, Mount Saint Mary College 2000-2002

AWARDS

● Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Spring 2008-Present

● HRSA Nursing Trainee Grant, Quinnipiac University Spring 2007

● Planetree Conference Representative, Griffin Hospital October 2006

● Nurse Appreciation Award, St. Vincent’s Medical Center May 2003

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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