Nurse Practitioner

MANUELA C. CISMARU, MSN, APRN, NP-C

***** ****** **** *****, ************, Florida 32225

Email: adgrf9@r.postjobfree.com Contact Number: 954-***-****

Enthusiastic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Professional Summary

Advanced Nurse Practitioner working in primary care and having over 6 years of experience as Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Emergency Care Manager, and Ambulatory Care Coordinator in primary care. Seeking a nurse practitioner role in a specialty area to expand knowledge to better assist patients with chronic conditions.

Skills

Bilingual

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Computer proficiencies in EMR, Allscripts Touch Works, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook

EKG interpretation

Expert in Venipuncture and Initiation and maintenance of emergent/urgent intravenous infusions

Strong clinical judgement and High level of autonomy

Strong Team Player

Successful diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of adolescent and adult illnesses

Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, State of Florida, issued 12/2018, current

Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 8/2012, current

DEA, 8/2019, current

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, AANP, FNP-C, issued 12/2018, current

Basic Life Support, BLS, issued 08/2020, current

Acute Care Life Support, ACLS 6/2019, current

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 7/2018

South University Savannah, Georgia

GPA 3.7, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 4/2014

University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida

GPA 3.7, Magna Cum Laude

Associates of Science in Nursing, 08/2012

Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida

Professional Experience – Career History

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

American Care Center, 11/2019- 10/2020

Provided primary care for culturally diverse patients across the lifespan for Medicare and Medicaid patients. Assessed, diagnosed, prepared treatment plans and prescribed medications for patients from the age four and up. Managed patients with chronic diseases such as heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, COPD and hyperlipidemia. Performed preventive exams such as PAPs. Ordered, reviewed and interpreted laboratory data and other diagnostic tests. Since April was also in charge of screening and testing all COVID-19 patients and employees in the clinic.

Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator, Case Management, Emergency Care Manager

Baptist Medical Center / Baptist Physician Partners, 10/2016 to 10/2019

Jacksonville, Florida

Perform independent health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, psychological, social and environmental health status; provide nursing interventions based on assessment of needs. Assist healthcare providers with managing complex patients with hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, diabetes, COPD, CABG, myocardial infarction, stroke, and other complex disorders; reduce ED visits, hospital admissions, and 30-day readmissions are goals of treatment

Determine the ED's priority of care based on patient needs and resources available

Coordinate care among patient’s by integrating care across the health system and within the community

Provide case management for clients by developing care plans; consult with other health care providers such as nurse practitioners, physicians and assistants, physical and occupational therapists, and social workers; refer clients to needed resources

Promotes collaborative practice to provide and expedite quality patient care along the health care continuum

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Memorial Hospital, 10/2012 to 3/2018

Jacksonville, Florida

Assessed and identified physical, psychological, and social needs of patients; determined the ED's priority of care based on patient needs and resources available

Collaborated with other medical staff to plan, implemented and evaluated care provided to patient populations including medical procedures, treatments and medications

Worked with ED providers and staff to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor health conditions, administer medicine, perform minor procedures, and deliver effective patient care

Critically evaluated emergent scenarios to determine the appropriate level of care, document a detailed history, and triaged the patient using the Emergency Severity Index

Documented patients’ data; not limited to their history, symptoms, and medications; care provided according to organizational standards and in compliance with protocols

Triaged patients as they enter the facility to determine appropriate clinical status and facility placement, supported delivery of quality care

Worked as a Flow Navigator (charge RN) in the emergency department responsible for patient’s journey through the ED and ensured clinical services were delivered within the department’s targeted timeframes

Worked directly with healthcare providers, assigned bed management and transport personnel, facilitated admissions and bed flow within appropriate time frames

Clinical liaison between providers, staff, patients, and families

Collected quality data, maintained optimal patient comfort measures and safety outcomes

Delivered emotional support to include assessments of family strengths, resources, and individual needs

Demonstrated expert skills in caring for patients with diverse medical histories and multiple co-morbidities

Educated patients and their families on disease processes, emergency procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques

Monitored patient care; handled all aspects of treatment from medications to wound care

Performed skillfully in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes

Utilized the nursing process of assessment, developing a nursing diagnosis, and implementing a plan of care with ongoing evaluation in achieving patient goals and ensuring optimal patient outcomes

Additional Skills

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Conducting comprehensive and focused physical assessments

Computer proficient in EMR, Allscripts Touch Works, Microsoft Office, and Outlook

Skilled in ECG interpretation

High level of autonomy

Patient/family focused

Strong clinical judgment

Successful diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of adolescent and adult illnesses

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, (AANP), 11/2018, current

American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 01/2019, current

Journal of Hypertension, Wolters Kluwer, 01/2019, current

Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, (JASH), 01/2019, current

Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, (JUCM), 01/2019, current

Professional Interests

Completed Quality Improvement Project:

Hospital Quality Improvement:

Reducing the spread of infection in the acute care setting of the Emergency Department

Graduate Nursing Research:

Instillation of care coordination to reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure patients

Community Service

Baptist Medical Center, Health Fair’s Volunteer, 2016 to Present

Duval County Public Schools, Parent Volunteer, 2017 to Present

Other Interests

*Healthcare Seminars *Family Travels *Painting *Photography *Reading *Relaxing

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