Edith Abraham
**** ******* **** *** *** Lakeland, FL 33809
813-***-**** *************@***.***
Summary Of Qualifications
•• Master of Nursing (MSN) candidate with specialization as an acute adult geriatric nurse practitioner.
•Completed 622 total clinical hours in several clinical areas, to include primary care, urgent care, internal medicine hospitalist rotation and thoracic surgery.
•• Highly skilled registered nurse with over 17 years, with the last most recent 10 years in oncology and research.
•• Self-motivated to acquire and master new clinical skills as an adult geriatric nurse practitioner.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing February 2020
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, GPA 3.45
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1998-2002
Curry College, Milton, MA GPA 3.7
Licenses And Certifications
Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Florida, compact license
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), American Heart Association
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
Clinical Experience
Completed 576 hours of supervised clinical experience
Thoracic Oncology Surgery, Moffitt Cancer Center completed 130 hours November 2019-Feb 2020
•• Under the direct supervision of Joseph Garrett, APRN, Carla Moody, PA and Doctor Eric Toolza assistedwith surgical procedures in the OR, handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, including minimally invasive, video-assisted and robotic procedures.
•• Learned to care for thoracic surgical patients through diagnostic and staging tests, including pathology and imaging services with results interpreted by radiologists who specialize in thoracic readings.
Moffitt Cancer Center Urgent Care Completed 168 hours August 2019- Nov2019
•• Under the direct supervision of Laura Graham.Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care. Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
•• Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice that require airway management, pulmonary support, cardiovascular intervention intravenous medication management, infection disease intervention, renal intervention, neurologic/neurosurgical management, or abdominal pathology management.
•• Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
•• Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules
Internal Medicine Moffitt Cancer Center Completed 160 hours May 2019-August 2019
•• Under the direct supervision of Andrea Rogers. Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care. Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
•• Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.
•• Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
•• Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules
Internal Medicine-Primary Care Completed 144 hours Feb2019- May2019
•• Under the direct supervision of Dr. Birredy. Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care. Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
•• Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.
•• Prescribes oral and medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
•• Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules
Nursing Experience
Clinical Nurse III Tampa, FL 2011 – present
Moffitt Cancer Center is internationally recognized for our focus on personalized cancer care and translational research. The mission of Moffitt is clear, focused, and fully stated in nine words, "To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." With a tradition of excellence that began with the first patient admission in 1986, dedicated Moffitt physicians, scientists, and staff members have remained committed to excellence in an atmosphere characterized by kindness, caring, and hope.
Clinical Infusion Nurse III
•• Administering nursing care and protocol-related therapy, monitoring of patients, delivering patient education, and documenting care for patients-subjects enrolled on clinical trials ensuring protocol compliance.
•• Interact with the investigators, primary care providers, Moffitt research staff, midlevel providers, and the sponsor.
•• Have a working knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by pertinent regulatory agencies as well as protocol specific requirements pertaining to research patients enrolled in Moffitt-run clinical trials
•• Serve on the Nursing Informatics committee representing unit.
•• Intravenous peripheral and central line proficiency Administers medications
•• Participates in continuous improvement and professional development based on evidence, nursing professional standards, regulatory requirements and job expectations
Clinical Nurse III Lackland Air Force Base 2006-2010
United States Air Force Nurse Corp
Active Duty Nurse Cardiac
•• Assessed, coordinated, facilitated, and delivered nursing for patients 28 bed cardiac tele unit
•• Work in a fast-paced environment, providing specialized nursing skills for a variety of interventions (Cath Lab Recovery)
•• Ensured optimal utilization clinical skills, and safe patient outcome, Managing care for 20-30 pre-cath and EP patients weekly through pre- procedure, and immediate post-procedure recovery.
•• Charge nurse responsible for evaluating staffing requirements, floor assignments for a 28-bed cardiology unit
•• Facilitated weekly unit discharge rounds ensuring the entire team was informed and participated in the plan of care in anticipation of discharge.
Clinical Nurse II, Family Practice Clinic Macdill Air Force Base 2005-2006
•• Papanicolaou smear coordinator: tracked results for 850 tests, trained staff, improved collection & documentation procedures, which slashed reports errors by 75%.
•• Implemented mailing of lab results to patients; timely notification decreased phone results requests by 65%
•• Reviewed 500 records for preventative health test compliance contributing to early detection of disease & decreased morbidity
•• Identified & notified over 7,000 high-risk patients needing flu shots in surrounding Tampa area.
•• Telephoned triaged 77 patients, sorted & answered 58% of provider's telephone request--optimized provider's time to focus on critical issues.
•• Taught 25 classes for 304 newly diagnosed diabetics decreased the number for required office visits.
Clinical Nurse II,, Ambulatory Care Unit, GI Clinic, Multi-Service Unit, Macdill Air force Base 2003 −2005
•• Oversaw merger of outpatient/inpatient unit: evaluated staffing requirements to ensure continuity of care.
•• Assisted TRICARE team with standardization of hospital products; saved Medical Group $75K
•• Developed unit infection control protocols, trained staff contributed to the group's overall "Excellent" ranting on Health Service Inspection.
•• Interviewed, assessed, and educated over 100 surgical patients a month,
•• Conducted pre-procedural assessments & provided conscious sedation, recovery & discharge for over 100 GI patients per month.
•• Assessed home care needs & completed over 200 follow-up phone calls per month
•• Provided high quality patient care on a general medical surgical floor
Professional Memberships
Oncology Nursing Society
2014-present
Sigma Theta Tau International
2018-present