Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Felicitas Suba, DNP, APRN, ANP-C

**-** ***** ******, #** Forest Hills, NY 11375 (C) 347-***-****

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PROFILE

A doctoral-prepared, board certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult/Gerontology Health with extensive clinical experience managing adult/geriatric patients within various health care settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient centers

Skills and expertise in complex care management, goals of care discussion, and inter-professional collaborative practice across the health care continuum with a strong emphasis on bridging silos

Strong leadership abilities in establishing and implementing a successful evidence-based falls prevention program in a long-term care facility

Successful experience with managed care and in executing a transitional care program, which improves patient outcomes and re-hospitalization rates in several skilled nursing facilities in New York City

Well-versed in risk adjustment ICD-10 coding and clinical documentation

Licensed Adult Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority in the State of New York and Colorado

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, New York, NY July 2019-Present

DNP/Nurse Practitioner – Adult/Geriatric Medicine/Primary Care

Weill Cornell/NYP Center on Aging, WCM Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

Conduct same-day urgent, non-urgent, and follow-up patient visits through face-to-face or video/telemedicine

Establish priorities for medical and nursing care through patient assessment and plan

Perform diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed

Prescribe and adjust medication as needed, make judgments about the use of pharmaceutical agents as standard treatments in diagnosed conditions

Conduct goals of care discussion with patients and families

Educate patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements

Collaborate with referring physicians and promotes new referrals

Triage patient inquiries and communicate diagnostic results

Answer phones, responds to inquiries and triage patient calls

Conduct precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions and for calling in prescription refills

Present complex patient case in weekly medical home for collaborative care enhancement and efficiency of geriatric care

Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within Geriatric Medicine

Orient and train newly hired NPs within the geriatric care practice

Orient unit staff in newly implemented protocols and safety programs

Serve as preceptor for NP students undergoing clinical rotation in adult/gerontology primary care practice

Disseminate information to colleagues and staff as appropriate

Assist in reviewing and revising policies

Ensure infection control compliance within the practice and quality assurance in all aspects of patient care as mandated by institutional, local, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements

UnitedHealth Group/OptumCare, New York, NY July 2019-Present as Per Diem, March 2015-June 2019 as Full Time

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Consultant – Complex Care Management

UnitedHealth Group - Optum Complex Care Population Management Transition-to-SNF Program and Transition-to-SNF Connect Program covering the borough of Manhattan.

The goal of the program is directed towards decreasing re-hospitalization rate of complex care population through early identification of advanced diseases and provision of appropriate care and management. The program underscores inter-collaborative transitions of care practice with an emphasis on bridging silos.

Sees more than 30 patients admitted in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care units with fast turnovers.

Prevent unnecessary hospitalization by treating patients in place for conditions such as urosepsis, pneumonia, respiratory failure including CHF exacerbations, mild to severe pulmonary edema, acute DVTs, hypovolemia, AKI, electrolyte imbalances, etc.

Provide comprehensive patient care including diagnosis, treatment and performance of medical procedures within the scope of practice

Implement treatment plans and make appropriate referrals/consultations

Collaborate with attending physicians, specialists and other members of healthcare team

Provide primary care to adult/geriatric patients with multiple co-morbidities and acute/chronic illnesses such as CAD, hypertension, lipid disorders, heart failure, diabetes,

CKD, PVD in both sub-acute and long-term care residences

Optimize length of stay by placing emphasis on recovery to maximum functional capacity and safe transition to the community/home

Counsel patients with prescribed medications on medication use, adverse effects and other medication related questions

Instruct discharged patients regarding scheduled follow-up with their primary care providers and other specialists

Medication reconciliation and identification of gaps in care

Initiate advance care planning, discuss disease trajectory and prognosis, goals of care and end-of-life issues with patients and their families

Provide palliative care for patients with advanced dementia

Case management skills and experience with emphasis on disease prevention, advance care planning, discharge planning, and inter-professional collaborative practice

Orient and train newly hired NPs to provide excellent quality care for members

Staff education and demonstration of nursing skills to enhance effectiveness of care delivery

Efficient documentation and coding implementing ICD-10 Clinical Modification reflecting severity of diseases and co-morbidities

RLD Medical Services, Bronx, NY April 2014-March 2015

Nurse Practitioner – Post-acute Care/Long-term Care, Adult-Geriatric Medicine

Saw 30+ patients admitted in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care units with fast turnovers.

Performed patient rounds and managed acute and chronic diseases placing emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention

Implemented treatment plans and ordered appropriate consultation

Followed-up on laboratory tests and radiological reports

Collaborated with attending physicians and specialists regarding patient care

Optimized length of stay by placing emphasis on recovery to maximum functional capacity and safe transition to the community/home

Medication reconciliation and identification of gaps in care

Instructed discharged patients regarding scheduled follow-ups with their primary care providers and other specialists

Educated patients/families regarding wellness, health promotion and maintenance, and disease prevention and to assume responsibility for participation in their own health care

Responsible for monthly assessment and physical examination for long-term care patients

Coordinated care with case managers/social workers placing emphasis on safe discharge planning

Staff education and demonstration of nursing skills to enhance efficiency of care delivery

Sure Medical Care, Elmhurst, NY December 2013-April 2014

Nurse Practitioner – Internal Medicine, Adult-Geriatric Medicine

Sure Medical Care is affiliated with Northwell Health, formerly known as North Shore-

LIJ Health System.

Responsible for patient rounds in hospital and long-term care facility and followed-up on discharged patients in the group practice.

Performed rounds in hospital for patients with various diseases

Admitted and followed-up on patients in the long-term care facility post-hospitalization

Provided comprehensive medical care including diagnosis, treatment and performance of medical procedures within scope of practice

Managed acute and chronic diseases with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention

Efficient collaboration with attending physicians, resident physicians, specialists and other members of healthcare team

Implemented treatment plans and ordered appropriate referrals/consultations

Followed up on laboratory tests and radiological reports and EKG interpretations

Served as preceptor for NP students undergoing clinical rotation in primary care and

long-term care facility

Educated nursing staff and other healthcare team members through demonstration of nursing skills for effective care delivery

New York Presbyterian/Queens, Flushing, NY December 2005-November 2013

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Level I Trauma

Rotations: Ambulance and Walk-In Triage, Adult & Pediatric Trauma/Critical Care, Fast-

Track/Urgent Care.

Performed delegation duties and monitored unit activities

Supervised and oriented newly hired staff nurses to include preceptorship duties

Provided care for all age groups

Provided care for patients with acute/chronic respiratory failure, acute MI, CVA, PE, acute abdomen, acute kidney injury, multiple trauma including MVCs, pedestrian struck, stabbed wounds, gunshot wounds, etc.

Reported and signed out cases of admitted patients to respective units/floors

Counseled discharged patients with prescribed medications on medication use, adverse effects and other medication related questions

Advocated for patients/families, supported patients' rights and ensured patient satisfaction

Participated in team meetings and conferences to enhance interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery

Elmhurst Hospital Center, Elmhurst, NY August 2004-October 2005

Registered Nurse - Surgery, Surgical Step down, and Hospice Care

Performed unit management/nurse-in-charge, and delegation duties including preceptorship duties

Provided pre and post-operative care for patients with major neurological, cardiovascular, thoracic, abdominal/urological and orthopedic surgeries

Discussed goals of care and end-of-life issues with patients and their families

Provided palliative care and hospice care for patients with advanced diseases

Provided pain management education for new staff nurses

EDUCATION

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Molloy College Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Rockville Centre, NY

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, GPA 4.0

May 2020

Master of Science, Molloy College Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Rockville Centre, NY

Adult Nurse Practitioner, GPA 3.7

August 2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

March 2003

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Nationally Board Certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American

Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Licensed Adult Nurse Practitioner – RXN in the State of Colorado

Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Colorado

Licensed Adult Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority in the State of New York

Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York

DEA Certification

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Infection Control Certificate

HONORS/AWARDS

NPALI Research Grant, 2019

NPA Doctorate of Nursing Practice Scholarship Award, 2019

AANP Scholarship Award, 2019

Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society, 2019

Nominee for Sages of Clinical Services Award, 2018

Pursuit of Clinical Excellence Award, 2017

Best Documentation Award, 2017

Bravo Award – Recognized for Mentorship, Performance, and Collaboration, 2016

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2009-2013

Nurse of the Year - New York-Presbyterian/Queens, 2008

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, 2020-Present

Eastern Nursing Research Society, 2019-Present

Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society, 2019-Present

EpiCore member, 2018-Present

Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island, 2018-Present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2013-Present

Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State, 2013-Present

DNP CLINICAL SCHOLARLY PROJECT

Implementation of an Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Educational Program in a Long-Term Care Facility

ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS

Molloy College/Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Kappa Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference, March 2020

Maimonides Medical Center’s Seventh Annual Nursing Research Conference, December 2019

Mount Sinai South Nassau Communities Hospital, Nursing Research: Promoting Transitions, November 2019

2nd Annual Catholic Health Services Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research, May 2019

Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) 2019 Annual Conference, April 2019

Molloy College/Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Kappa Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference, March 2019

RESEARCH PAPERS

Transgender Discrimination – Local, State, and National Level, Policy Brief, March 2019

Prevention and Control of Yellow Fever in Angola, Global Epidemiology, April 2018

Transgender Health Care in the United States, Ethics: The Foundation of Leadership, November 2017

Preventive Care in the United States, Ethics: The Foundation of Leadership, October 2017

Treatments for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Primary Care, Diagnostics and

Therapeutics, March 2013

A Quasi-experimental Study of Correlation between Nursing Leadership and Staff

Nurse Burnout, Advanced Nursing Research, Method, and Design, August 2010

Treatments for Gender Dysphoric Adolescents, Advanced Medical Ethics,

December 2009

Application of Jean Watson’s Science and Philosophy of Human Caring,

Advanced Nursing Theory, December 2009

Organizational Theoretical Analysis of a Non-Profit Association – Parents,

Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Organizational Theory, April 2009

Implications and Effective Approaches to Nursing Shortage, Professional Issues of Nursing, March 2009

SKILLS

English fluent, Tagalog native

Proficient with Electronic Medical Record (e.g., EPIC), Microsoft office including PowerPoint and Excel (e.g., GANTT chart), SPSS program, Adobe InDesign, video editing

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