Leah C. Fabis MSN, APNP, FNP-C, CNOR
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Fox Point WI 53217 414-***-****
Professional Profile
I believe every patient deserves the best care, in responsibly managing resources and believe in accountability, teamwork, and respect. My years of experience have afforded me the necessary skills to be an exceptional Nurse Practitioner within your organization.
Qualifications
Talented and accomplished Nurse Practitioner with strong academic training and professional experience. Expertise in performing physical examinations, acute care, wellness exams, and treatment of chronic healthcare issues. Adept at family practice procedures such as I&Ds, minor laceration repair, suture removal, as well as other clinical procedures. DOT certified medical examiner. Dedication to providing superior patient care. Excellent analysis, diagnosis, and reporting skills.
Additionally, I am an expert perioperative nurse with more than 25 years of experience in a level II trauma center. I possess effective team leading experience within a 24 room OR suite. I communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and families. Strong background in leadership, nursing, patient advocacy, technical and organizational skills. Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). Utilize evidenced based practice and a leader within my department.
Education:
2014-2017 Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Graduated with honors, GPA 4.0
Sept. 2012 – June 2014 Accredited RN to BSN Program
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL
Graduated with honors, GPA 4.0
2003-2007 Accredited Associate Degree Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical School, Milwaukee, WI
Dean’s List, 4.0 GPA
Oct. 2000 to Nov. 2000 Fundamentals of First Assisting in Surgery
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI
1992-1994 Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI
Dean’s List, 4.0 GPA
LICENSURE/ CREDENTIALING:
February 2017 to present Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
#7729-33
January 2008 to present Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin
# 161521-30
Current Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider
FNP STUDENT
CLINICAL
EXPERIENCE:
May 2016 to August 2016 CVS Minute Clinic
Preceptor: Tammy Degenhardt
In depth experience in treating patients at a walk in type of setting which treated acute conditions such as ENT illness, skin rashes, musculoskeletal injuries, immunizations, camp and sports physicals, screenings and monitoring for chronic conditions.
Total clinical hours: 250
September 2016 to October 2016 Aurora Gynecologic Oncology
Preceptor: Sarah Van Dueser
Comprehensive GYN oncology clinical. Proficient in well women examinations, wet prep lab technique, birth control options, conventional hormonal replacement therapy, endometrial biopsy, pre-operative and post-operative cancer surgery counseling.
Approximate clinical hours: 125
November 2016 to February 2016 Prevea Wellness Clinic
Preceptor: Stacie Schad
Performed examinations, obtained medical histories, and counseled patients in preventive health measures and wellness. Diagnosed and treated illnesses, infections, and injuries. Referred patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Provided inhalation therapy, venous blood draws, immunizations, well woman exams, PAP smears, blood pressure management, smoking cessation, and weight loss management.
Professional Experience:
2018 present Muslim Community Health Center Milwaukee, WI
Family Nurse Practitioner
Evaluate and treat a wide variety of injuries, chronic and acute episodic illnesses
Suture minor lacerations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate tests; make referrals as appropriate. Manage urgent medical situations that require medical transport. Perform physical and sports examinations.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals in devising patient care plans.
Coordinate clinic’s vaccination program, overseeing related work of clinic staff. Substantially improved program by expanding vaccine availability and enhancing patient monitoring procedures.
Administer and perform refugee health programs, ordering immunizations / medications and counseling refugees
Precept and mentor students and new NPs
2007 to present ST. Luke’s Medical Center Milwaukee, WI
OR Registered Nurse
Functioned as a resource person in general, gynecological, genitourinary, general vascular, abdominal transplants, robotics, ENT, and plastics procedures
Transitioned nursing graduates into professional practice
High level of patient advocacy
Assessments/interviews of pre-operative and intra-operative patients
IV and drain management
Medication administration and local sedation proficiencies
High degree of technical skills
Solid organizational skills
Ability to prioritize, excellent sterile technique skills
Possess leadership qualities with the capacity to adapt, organize and facilitate all phases of patient care as a team leader within the OR
Participated in shared governance and magnet process/procedures
Precept and mentor new students and nurses
1995-2007 St. Luke’s Medical Center Milwaukee, WI
Surgical Technologist III
Precept and mentor new Surgical Technologist
Perform highly complex tasks in a stressful environment
High degree of technical skills with health care equipment
Ability to adapt to changing needs of patients
Organize and work quickly and efficiently
Ability to suture surgical incisions, function as surgical first assistant, apply sterile dressings
Professional
Memberships:
Association of Perioperative Nurses, AORN
Accreditations:
March 2019 Certified Medical Examiner
December 2017 Burprenorphine Waiver Certified
August 2011 to present Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)
#1634329
AWARDS & HONORS
January 2016 to present Sigma Theda Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing, Member
Graduating GPA 4.0 on 4.0 scale
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
September 2018 to present Instant Healthcare iHCare
January 2008 to present EPIC Charting System