ALISA L. DA COSTA-RODRIGUES
West Hartford, CT
*************@*****.*** Cell phone – 860-***-****
Professional Summary
Team oriented, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. Professionally driven to help others overcome personal obstacles.
Skill Highlights
Suicide risk assessment ACLS, PALS and BLS certified
Psychiatric population familiarity Trained in emergency response
Accomplished in pharmacology and psychopharmacology
Proficient in EMR programs such as ECW, Epic, Practice Fusion, and DocuTap
Experienced in using Telehealth portals such as Zoom, Doxy.me and WhatsApp
Education
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., Oct 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-- Licensed in CT
Pace University, New York, NY, June 2006
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner at AFC Urgent care Nov 2019 until present
West Hartford CT
Performed comprehensive physical assessments
Established diagnosis for common short-term and chronic health conditions.
Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and medications
Monitored patients prescribed psychiatric medications/assess medications’ effectiveness and side effects
Consulted with psychiatrists about patients’ medication changes, efficacy of medication and compliance issues.
Referred patients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
Ordered interpret, and perform laboratory, and radiology tests.
Provided urgent or emergent care as indicated.
Performed DOT medical examinations for CDL holders as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements
Family Nurse Practitioner—PhysicianOne Urgent Care Nov 2018 –Nov 2019
Southbury, CT
Diagnosed mental health disorder
Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications
Guided clines in understanding illnesses and treatment plans
Monitored patients prescribed psychiatric medications/assess medications’ effectiveness and side effects
Established diagnosis for common short-term and chronic health conditions.
Ordered, interpret, and perform laboratory, and radiology tests.
Referred patients to licensed physicians or other healthcare providers as indicated.
Provided urgent or emergent care as indicated.
Performed DOT medical examinations for CDL holders as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements
Family Nurse Practitioner—Minute Clinic, August 2017—Nov 2018
Waterbury, CT
•Performed complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation
•Performed DOT medical examinations for CDL holders as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements
•Select, order, perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings
•Wrote orders, procedures and the implementation and management of therapies in accordance with medical protocols
•Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care
•Interpreted diagnostic results for appropriate course of action, collaborated with emergency room physicians when needed
Telephone Triage Nurse Adolescent/Adult--Community Health Center, February 2017-July 2017
New Britain, CT
•Provided telephone support and education regarding compliance medication drug therapy and states of health
•Answered queries and suggested treatment and where necessary ensured patient understood any determination should be followed up with an in-house consultation
•Managed log of all incoming calls and advisement
•Provided crisis intervention provided over the phone to adult/adolescent population who were at risk for suicide
Staff Nurse at Primary Care, Coney Island Hospital, September 2014 -December 2016
Brooklyn, NY
•Triaged adult and pediatric patients
•Administered treatments/vaccinations as per provider’s order
•Initiated emergency resuscitative measures
•Tracked overweight/obese adults/children, counseled them on weight loss using PCMH model
•Ordered medical supplies and keep a record of medical inventory
•Worked closely with DOH on vaccination requirements, ordering inventory for VFC
•Documented patients’ assessment findings, physical/psychological responses to treatment and nursing interventions
Charge RN, PM Pediatrics-- Urgent Care for Children September 2013- August 2014
PM Pediatrics, Brooklyn, New York
•Administered mediations/treatments as per pediatrician’s orders
•Assisted physician’s during suturing, splinting and air cast
•Documented patients’ assessment findings, physical/psychological responses to treatment and nursing interventions
•Initiated emergency resuscitative measures
•Created schedules for staff (RNs, medical assistants, and X-ray techs)
•Supervised medical assistants in performing daily and monthly controls for in-house laboratory
•Ordered medical supplies and keep a record of medical inventory
Senior RN, Holistic Clinic, May 2011-September 2013
Patients Medical, New York, New York
•Assisted plastic surgeon in operating room with stem cell procedures/liposuction
•Prepared sterile field for liposuction/stem cells and face lift surgical procedures
•Monitored patients in recovery area –PACU
•Monitored patients during hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatments
•Administered vitamin IV treatments as per physician’s orders
•Educated patients on disease process and treatment plan
RN Emergency Department, December 2009-April 20011
Lawrence Hospital Center, Bronxville, NY
•Utilized the nursing processes; assessed, planned, provided and evaluated nursing care based on staff and patient interviews.
•Provided and managed goal-oriented patient care by utilizing established nursing processes and principles.
•Established nursing diagnoses and wrote out plan for treatment. Implemented cure and evaluated care.
•Demonstrated awareness of ongoing ER unit needs to provide other team members with leadership and direction for reaching optimal nursing care standards.
•Identified patients’ conditions and addressed nursing care.
•Assisted in the efficient operation of Emergency Room unit – Perform various medical assignments as required.