V A N E S S A S A Y W A C K
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
P R O F I L E
New graduate Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 4+ years of nursing experience caring for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Skilled at prioritizing tasks and strategizing with health care teams to optimize the quality and safety of patient care.
Passionate about fortifying patient experience through systematic organization, therapeutic communication, and holistic education. Dedicated to providing evidence-based, exceptional care and establishing a rapport with patients, medical staff, and collaborating providers.
C L I N I C A L E X P E R I E N C E
David Jurkovich LLC, Cardiology Office Hollywood, FL Feb 2020 – April 2020
Evaluated patients for pre-operative cardiac clearance
Collaborated with insurance companies to provide authorization for prescribed medications, diagnostic studies, and pacemaker management
Ordered and interpreted EKGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, and Holter monitors
Nuzhat Abbasi LLC, Internal Medicine Office North Miami, FL Sept 2019 – Dec 2019
Reconciled medication lists and treatment plans with patients and caregivers
Delivered primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of acute and chronic conditions
Streamlined throughput processes to manage this busy clinic and improve patient satisfaction
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Neurogenetics Clinic Miami, FL Sept 2019 – Dec 2019
Participated in preconceptual genetic counseling
Discussed anticipatory guidance with parents of children with genetic disorders
Responded to inpatient and outpatient consults to assess for developmental abnormalities in pediatric patients
Celebrate Primary Care, Direct Primary Care Clinic Gainesville, FL June 2019 – Aug 2019
Obtained comprehensive history and physical to provide holistic care to patients across the lifespan
Performed well child exams, adult physicals, and gynecological exams
Diagnosed and treated acute conditions using evidence-based guidelines
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
REGISTERED NURSE, Tampa General Hospital, Observation Unit Sept 2018 – Jan 2019
Monitored and educated patients regarding medical diagnoses, plan of care, and discharge instructions
Prepared patients for surgical procedures by reconciling medications, performing history and physical, and providing witness to surgical consent
REGISTERED NURSE, Neurosurgical Specialists of North Florida HCA May 2017 – July 2018
Assisted with making cost-conscious decisions to improve clinic efficiency and create an organized, patient-centered environment
Coordinated pre- and post-op management of neurovascular procedures, including cerebral angiograms, angioplasty and stenting, aneurysm coiling, and AVM resections
REGISTERED NURSE, UF Health Shands Hospital, Cardiothoracic ICU Dec 2016 – April 2017
Titrated high-risk cardiac infusions and monitored telemetry, arterial blood gases, electrolytes, and therapeutic medication levels
Tended to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions
REGISTERED NURSE, UF Health Shands Hospital, Intermediate Care Unit July 2015 – Dec 2016
Supervised the unit and nursing staff as a charge nurse
Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses and student nurses
C O N T A C T
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E D U C A T I O N
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
Aug 2018– May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summa Cum Laude
University of Florida
August 2013-May 2015
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
FNP-BC ANCC July 2020
Registered Nurse June 2015
Basic Life Support Current
M E M B E R S H I P S / A W A R D S
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association
Presenter at the 2015 University of Florida College of Nursing Annual Research Conference
Recipient of the University of Florida Platinum Scholarship Award
S K I L L S
Experience with documenting in multiple EHR systems (EPIC, eClinical Works, eMDs, and Practice Fusion) in accordance with CMS regulations
Telehealth assessments and medical management across platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Suturing, wound care, skin tag removal, ear irrigation, pap smears
End-of-life care
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