ALISA L. DA COSTA-RODRIGUES

West Hartford, CT

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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.

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