VADA C PARKE-GASKIN, RN, MSN APRN-BC, MPH

**** ********* *** ***** *******, FL 32818 adh5l5@r.postjobfree.com 407-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build support with patients and families.

Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health-care team.

Team player ready to provide seamless collaborative care for patients.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Clinical Hours for ARNP and MHNP Certification

TOTAL HOURS: 1,044

Florida State University Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Student (540 hours completed)

Aspire Health Partners – Preceptor: Dr. Floro Porciuncula & Melissa Cobb, ARNP

Adult Gerontology Program at Florida Southern College (504 hours completed)

Latrencia Johnson, ARNP-Nephrology Associates of Central Florida

David Campopiano, ARNP- Lakeland Regional Outpatient Clinic

Dr. Allison Hanley- Internal Medicine

Patricia Kent, ARNP- Parkview Outreach Community Center- Primary Care

Dr. Ayyaz M. Shah-Dermatologist

Dr. Iris Nereida Ayala & Maureen Cuney, ARNP- IMS Medical Solutions Obstetrics & Gynecology

Work Experience

Dr. Nadia M. Sadek Family Health Center (Janet Mason) 2019-present

Nurse Practitioner

Assess patients, check for illnesses and diseases effectively, and confidently create a diagnosis.

Coordinate with physicians and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.

Recommend therapy and different treatments to patients and oversee the application of treatment to ensure patients receive the care they need to improve.

Review patients’ medical history and information from previous visits to better diagnose them.

Create patient reports including detailed information about all aspects of a patient’s condition and treatment received.

Prescribe medicine to patients, including proper frequencies, dosage, and any special instructions.

Provide patient education on lifestyle changes for preventing and/or treating chronic conditions.

SNF Professional Physicians of Florida 2017-2018

Nurse Practitioner

Provided care to patients in their home since they are homebound

Provided wound care recommendations and treatment to patients

Managed patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia

Involved in ongoing development and use of electronic medical record for patient information

Monitored patient's response to treatment and made treatment changes as needed

Collaborated with insurance companies to provide support for prescribed medications

Orange County Corrections-Orlando, FL 2012-Present

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Provide comprehensive medical and emotional care to critically ill patients with varying diagnoses

Ensure two-way communication with physicians regarding patient status.

Collaborate with providers in planning of patient care

Provide wound care per Provider’s order

Conduct physical examinations in response to patients complaints

Establishes preliminary diagnosis and prescribe treatment or refer to attending physician in accordance with established protocols

Perform other related duties as assigned

Florida Hospital Waterman Medical Surgical Unit: Tavares, FL

Registered Nurse January 2012 – August 2012

Performed hourly rounding on patients to monitor their care

Provided care and support to patients before and after surgical procedures

Responsible for taking care of groups of patients in collaboration with different medical teams

Responsible for assessing and evaluating the nursing care plan that would be in the benefit of the patients

Performed insertion of peripheral lines

Documented and reported critical lab results to doctors

Performed assessments and administered medications and other treatments to patients

Pediatrics Services of America (PSA): Orlando, FL

Registered Home Health Nurse June 2011-2015

Worked in the home environment with patients who were ventilator dependent

Responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient’s individual physician orders

Performed assessments and provided medication administration

Administered prescribed treatments and therapies including: CPT, suctioning, tube feeding, nebulizer administration and tracheostomy changes.

Performed care planning and communication with other members of the patient’s multi-disciplinary team

Provided health promotion, teaching and training to patient family members

EDUCATION

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY: Tallahassee, FL

Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (2018-2019)

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE: Lakeland, FL

Master of Science in Nursing (2016-2017)

Specialization: Adult/Gerontology

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI: Coral Gables, FL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2009-2011)

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: Miami, FL

Master of Science in Public Health92007-2008)

Specialization: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY: Tuskegee, AL

Bachelor of Science in Biology (2001-2006)

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science (2001-2006)

AFFILIATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

Sigma Theta Tau International

Shepherd’s Hope-Volunteer

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