Maria Behrooj, NP-C
NP License # ********
DEA# MB4457912
NPI #104*******
Medicare and Medical
Los Angeles, CA
******@*****.***
To Whom It May Concern:
I am an Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience in Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and Geriatrics.
I also have experience working in FQHC/ Community Health Clinic.
I diagnose, treat, and manage Urgent care, acute and chronic illnesses including T1DM, T2DM, HTN and Endocrine disorders, STI, Musculoskeletal disorders, OA, and RA. I also provide Minor Emergency Services and Common Office Procedures including laceration repair with sutures and staples, incision and drainage of an abscess, nail trephination, digital nerve block and joint aspiration. In addition, 18 years of experience as RN in OB-GYN have provided me with the skills to perform pap smear, Breast cancer screening, long acting Family Planning services including IUD and Nexplanon implant and other Birth control methods.
I have been functioning as a preceptor and mentor for both NP student from Azusa pacific university and medical student from Saint George medical school.
I am proficient utilizing EPIC, NextGen and E-Clinical EMR, Econsult Portals to communicate with specialist in co-managing patients with more complex conditions. I possess knowledge of preventative care as well as critical thinking skills to provide comprehensive healthcare through the provision of clinical services, education and advocacy to maintain healthy families and lifestyles. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Maria Behrooj, NP-C, MSN, RN-C, PHNwy
3 YEARS OF NP Experience:
1. Kaiser Woodland Hills URGENT CARE currently working
2. Playa Vista URGENT CARE currently working
3. CNHF Los Angeles PRIMARY CARE no longer working
As a Primary care NP, I work with other Health care team, providing wide array of medical services and health education including Diagnosis and Treatment/management of Chronic Conditions such as HTN, DM, Metabolic Diseases, fatigue, abdominal pain, dementia, musculoskeletal, Osteoporosis, asthma, COPD, GERD, Skin/Nail/Scalp Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Anxiety, and Depression. I also see patients with Acute conditions such as Pharyngitis, Otitis, Tonsillitis, Sinusitis, Congestions, Rhinitis, Angina, Palpitation, Cough, Pneumonia, Bronchitis. UTI, Pyelonephritis, Menorrhagia, STI, Well Woman Exam, Annual physical Exam of adult and Geriatrics Wellness Exam. I utilize the EPIC EHR system to promote disease prevention, health promotion by educating and counseling of adult and geriatrics populations. Chronic Disease including T1DM, T2DM, HTN and Endocrine disorders, Musculoskeletal disorders, Family Planning, preventative care, Minor Emergency Services such as suturing, Incision and Drainage of abscess, education, advocacy, and support to maintain healthy families for under severed population in Los Angeles.
Computer Skills:
•PC/Mac, EPIC EHR, E Clinical EHR, Next Gen EHR, Office Ally EHR and Word.
Education:
•MSN/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Board Certified -Azusa Pacific University Aug 2014 - May 2017
•AANP Certified on Aug 2017
•Bachelor of Science in Nursing- California State University Northridge
Jan 2012 -June 2014
•Bachelor of Science in Midwifery - Shiraz University- Iran
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training & Experience:
•Family Medicine Clinic at Kaiser Woodland Hills, Spring 2015
•Internal Medicine Clinic at Kaiser Woodland Hills, Fall 2016
•Obstetrics Clinic at Kaiser Woodland Hills, Spring 2016
•Geriatrics/ Palliative Care Clinic at Kaiser Woodland Hills, Fall 2017
•First Aid Urgent Care- Tujunga, Spring 2017
Certificates/Licenses:
Bone Densitometry certificate in progress
URGENT CARE procedures I&D, laceration repair with sutures and staples, incision and drainage of an abscess, nail trephination, digital nerve block, Ingrown toenail and more
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, AANP Board Certified
Certificate of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) including IUD and Nexplanon
Charge Nurse Certificate
RNC OB Board Certified
Certificate of Appreciation for New Grads RN Preceptor and Mentorship at Kaiser Woodland Hills
Qualified Bilingual Staff Level 2
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Basic Life Support
ISCD Certification in Bone Densitometry in progress
Emergency Management in Prenatal PACU
Assessment & Use of Analgesics
Neonatal Resuscitation
Lactation Educator
Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring
RN Work Experience:
Kaiser - Woodland Hills, CA October 2004 - Current
Prenatal Float Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
UCLA June 2003 – Jan 2005
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
UCD Nov. 2001 - June 2003
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Languages: English, Farsi and Medical Spanish
Professional references available per request.