Joy Viars

adex9u@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 813-***-****

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Tampa, Florida 33635

Objective

To obtain a position and apply the knowledge and skills gained in my nurse practitioner role to provide support and care to patients in the home, hospital and office settings.

Education

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida Fall 2008

Master of Science in Nursing

Indiana University, Anderson, Indiana Summer 1999

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ivy Tech University, Richmond, IN Summer 1996

Associate of Science in Nursing

Butler County Practical Nursing Program, Hamilton, OH Summer 1985

License Practical Nursing

Professional Experience

BayCare Medical Group- St. Joseph Main Tampa, Florida 9/1/16- present

LVAD Program Coordinator

Provide leadership for patient Selection Committee and VAD leadership team

Manage and evaluate advanced heart failure patients for transplant vs. left ventricular assist device

Inpatient and outpatient monitoring and follow up care

Teaching and education to all hospital staff in regards to LVAD care

Work with physician and insurance providers to maintain adequate care

BayCare Medical Group- Winter Haven, Florida 6/2015- 2016

Electro physiologist NP

Prescribe, initiate and/or alter medications in accordance with the education and management protocol

Assisted Electro physiologist (EP) in programming and interrogation of pacemakers/ICD devices

Pre/post care of device implants and exchanges, monitoring incision lines post op, staple removal as needed

Assisted EP with patients with arrhythmias pre/postoperative care requiring ablative procedures

Provide excellent inpatient and out patient care by conducting history and physical exams, daily progress notes, pre and post operative orders, treatment orders, consultations and discharges

Formulate daily care plan via direct or indirect consultation with supervising physician

Coordinator and Provider for Heart Function Clinic

Manage out patient care for all Heart Failure patients discharged from the hospital

Assist with their out patient planning regarding their medical needs

Titration of medications

Education regarding their disease process

Work with their physicians and insurance providers to maintain adequate care

Perform follow up visits

BayCare Medical Group – Tampa, Florida 9/2010 to 6/2015

Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery

Prescribe, initiate and/or alter medications in accordance with education and management protocol

Provide excellent inpatient and outpatient care by conducting history and physical exams, pre and postoperative orders, daily progress notes, treatment orders, consultations and discharges

Formulate daily care plan via direct or indirect consultation with a supervising physician

Apply and remove wound VAC, chest tubes and sutures on cardiothoracic patients

Coordinate all transfer of patients to and from other hospitals

Assist in correspondence of care and testing for Transaortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) patients

Coordinate and maintain the midlevel call schedule and time off

Bay Heart Group – Tampa, Florida 5/2009 to 9/2010

Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner

Administered inpatient and outpatient care including cardiovascular history and physicals

Assisted Electro physiologist (EP) in programming and interrogation of pacemakers/ICD devices

Pre/postoperative care of patients requiring device implants or exchanges, monitoring incision lines post op, staple removal as needed

Assisted EP with patients with arrhythmias pre/postoperative care requiring ablative procedures

Educated patients’ families on the extent of their family member’s procedure, surgery and recovery

Developed care plans for patients with a direct or indirect consultation

Performed exercise and nuclear stress tests

Cardiac Surgical Associates – Tampa, Florida 8/2008 to 5/2009

Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner

First assistant in cardiac surgery

Conducted vein harvesting during cardiac surgery, with incision line closure

Performed outpatient clinic visits

Advised patients and their families of surgery and best treatment options

Prescribed, initiated and altered medications in accordance with education and management protocol

Applied and/or removed wound VACs on cardiac surgery patients as well as inserting or removing chest tubes

Registered Nurse 10/2004 to 8/2008

Prepared patients for their visits with the physician

Scheduled tests and visits for patients

Administered wound care to office patients and assisted with the application and removal of wound VACs

Triaged home health calls on cardiac surgery patients

BayCare Home Health – Tampa, Florida 11/1999 to 10/2004

Registered Nurse

Instructed patients families on disease processes and proper care and treatment

Notified supervising physician of the progression of the patient’s health upon visits

Administered IV medication in the home

Provided wound care and injections for homebound patients

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