Monica Howard
Baldwin City, KS ***** 785-***-**** ********************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in family patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes while simultaneously building productive relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.
Skills
Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner
Suturing, I&D of abscesses, and wound care management
Splinting extremities, and EKG interpretation
Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR
Certifications
American Heart Association, BLS and ACLS, both current
Trauma Nursing Core Course, TNCC, current
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, NIHSS
Licensure
Registered Nurse, State of Missouri, issued 06/2017, current
Registered Nurse, State of Kansas, issued 01/2019, current
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, 08/2020 (anticipated graduation)
University of Central Missouri
Family Nurse Practitioner specialty
GPA 3.73
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 05/2017
Emporia State University
GPA 3.74
American Student Nurse Association
Athletic Directors honor roll and Dean’s list 2013-2017
Member of Sigma Theta Tau
Professional Experience
RN- ICU Tulane Medical Center March 2020- April 2020
COVID 19 ICU
RN- ICU Menorah Medical Center May 2019- present
16 bed medical/surgical ICU
RN- ICU Centerpoint Medical Center June 2017- May 2019
28 Bed Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU
Level II Trauma Center
Provide quality care to acutely ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation
Trained to take patients admitted to the ICU in addition to, Management of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Management of Therapeutic Hypothermia Patients, Management of Camino- Intercranial Pressure Monitoring Device
LEADERSHIP
Intensive Care Preceptor
Orient new graduates/ new nurses for 12-14 weeks
Serve as a mentor, teacher and guide to new hires
Provide constructive criticism to orientees