Karen V. Vassell, RN, BSN, MSN Ed., CLC, FNP- BC
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Objective: Detail-oriented and highly motivated to provide optimum patient care, with a drive to excel in my role as Family Nurse Practitioner.
Qualifications Summary
Educational & Credentials
ANCC- American Nurses Association Certification …..10/18
Pace University – Family Nurse Practitioner……completed Dec 2017
Mercy College—Masters in Nursing Education……completed……12/2007
Mercy College – Bachelor of Science in Nursing: complete in 05/ 07 Magna cumlaude
Bronx Community College–Bronx NY. - A .A. S in Nursing. …… completed 12/02
Experience Highlights
Nurse Practitioner.covid 19 testing Tent at NYC HHC
Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical 03/06--present
Mother/Baby Unit: Providing Ante partum and postpartum care to childbearing women as well as caring for the New-born in the first 48-72horus of life. This includes; monitoring pregnant patients on external fetal monitors and reporting rhythm changes to OBGYN, checking FHR, taking care of patients with fetal loss.
Visiting Nurse Service of NY. Nurse Family Partnership Program. 09/10 – 03/2012
Providing ante partum, postpartum teaching to first-time low income moms in their homes ; this includes providing educational information on parenting skills .Billing Client for services; and making referral to other social support services; Outreach at Lincoln hospital. Enrolling clients in TANF200%; Initiating & updating care plans as needed. http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/.
Family Services of Westchester Community Residence
New Rochelle New York. 05/09--08/10
Working with this non-profit Human service Agency, under the directions of the according to DOH & NYSED regulations to care for mentally challenged residents. As well as Monitor and teach para-professional staff about medication side effects.
Montefiore Medical Center /Moses Division –Bronx NY. 04/03 - 03/06
Medical/Surgical Unit: Registered Nurse, Duties according to the Nurse Practice Act which includes: Monitoring and documentation of patient’s progress; PRI completion and collaboration with other SW
Professional Experience
As Staff Nurse: Deliver nursing care according to standards of nursing practice such as best practice, health teaching, medication administration and health counseling to facilitate restoration of health . Communication & effectively collaborate with team members to meet goals, and documentation on the EPIC EMR.
As Preceptor: Assess newly hired nurses’ level of experience and knowledge, to ensure maximum positive outcomes with patient care and nurse retention. Provide orientation to new graduates about all aspect of the nursing functions relevant to the unit according to hospital policies.
As Charge Nurse: Supervised staff including RN’s PCT and ancillary staff. Easily establish rapport with diverse cultural groups and personalities. Manage customer service in health care environment and coordinate unit function with assigned supervisor and administrative Managers.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Family Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive Privileges – NY. 2/2018
ANA Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner 10/18
Registered Professional Nurse –New York State 05/2003
Registered Professional Nurse- State of Connecticut 01-2012
Licensed Practical Nurse – New York State 09/2002
American Heart Association – Bronx NY
BCLS, NRP provider.
Certified Lactation Consultant. CLC, 2010.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
New York State Nurses Association. NYSNA
Recipient of the J. Mae Pepper Award for Nursing Excellence. Mercy College 2006
Department Honors in Nursing for GPA above 3.5 Mercy Colleges 2007.
References:
Available upon request