Linda J. Pappalardo, DNP, APRN, NP-C

**** *** ***** ***, ***, Lakeland, FL

Home: 941-***-**** - adh8z5@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of diverse experiences in patient care. Accomplished in nursing, obtained a doctorate in nursing practice in 2016. Board Certified in Family practice. Areas of expertise include; effective verbal, written, electronic communication skills. Excels in interpersonal communication at all levels from patient, family, peers and management. Excellent ability to collaborate with professional colleagues as necessary to provide quality care. Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Advanced creativity problem solving ability, adaptability and flexibility. My goal is to transform healthcare through quality, accessible care, that is patient focused, organized around the individual for total health and well-being.

Skills

• Patient evaluation and care including; provides accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment of common family illnesses for patients over 18 months of age. Obtaining patient information, history, triage and refer out as needed, lab follow up, phone calls, and consults are carefully and completely documented in the EMR to provide continuity of care for future visits. Always provides friendly, welcoming, professional, public facing appearance.

• Administration and management including; worked as Clinical Coordinator for Convenient Care Clinic, developing a close working relationship with store management and pharmacist at my clinic location.

• Treatment and outcomes including; works autonomously as a Family Nurse Practitioner doing physical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, diagnosis and treat common conditions, provide screenings, interventions counseling, prescribe medications as needed to patients in specific age categories. Ultimate goal is to strive to help people on their path to better health. Linda J. Pappalardo, DNP, APRN, NP-C

2121 New Tampa Hwy, F36, Lakeland, FL

Home: 941-***-**** - adh8z5@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

06/2017 to 08/2020 - Family Nurse Practitioner

AdventHealth Express Care & AdventHealth Pasco Primary Care

– Largo, St. Petersburg, FL & Dade City, FL

• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

• Administers CLIA waived tests, and orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests as needed.

• Convenient Care Clinic out of Walgreens that treats ages 18 months and up, for acute and chronic ailments.

• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, review of present symptoms, and results of physical examination and formulate a plan of care.

• Primary Care Provider for Patients at Pasco Primary Care location.

• Interpreting labs, x-rays, and providing referrals to specialists as warranted.

• Adjusting the plan of care and medications as needed for an individualized healthcare patient experience.

Linda J. Pappalardo, DNP, APRN, NP-C

2121 New Tampa Hwy, F36, Lakeland, FL

Home: 941-***-**** - adh8z5@r.postjobfree.com

11/2007 to 05/2017 - Clinical Coordinator and Family Nurse Practitioner TakeCare Health Systems - Convenient Care Clinic

– St. Petersburg, FL

• Sole provider and staff in clinic, managing patients from intake until discharge.

• Maintain positive working relationships with Walgreens staff and managers.

• Order and maintain supplies for clinic.

• Highly experienced in a diverse set of customer service scenarios.

01/2006 to 01/2007 - Family Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology Intercoastal Medical Group, INC – Sarasota, FL

• Hospital Privileges to carry out rounds and consults at two local hospitals.

• Monitors and adjusts medications, educates clients Diabetes and its adverse effects and complications, along with thyroid abnormalities.

• Performs histories, and physical exams, diagnoses and treats these patients.

• Orders and interprets routine laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Linda J. Pappalardo, DNP, APRN, NP-C

2121 New Tampa Hwy, F36, Lakeland, FL

Home: 941-***-**** - adh8z5@r.postjobfree.com

01/2004 to 01/2006 - Family Nurse Practitioner

Baker Medical Arts, P.A. - Bradenton, FL

• Cares for gynecological and primary care patients.

• Obtains histories, performs physicals, diagnoses and treats adults and adolescent patients with acute and chronic problems.

• Orders and interprets routine laboratory and diagnostic tests, including DEXA scans, and other imaging studies.

• Counsels patients on health issues and gives anticipatory guidance, according to patient's age and stage of life. 01/2002 to 01/2003 – Family Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare America – Bradenton, FL

• Monitors, adjusts medications and educates clients regarding Coumadin therapy, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes.

• Performs histories and physicals, diagnoses and treats adult patients with acute and chronic health problems.

• Orders and interprets routine laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Linda J. Pappalardo, DNP, APRN, NP-C

2121 New Tampa Hwy, F36, Lakeland, FL

Home: 941-***-**** - adh8z5@r.postjobfree.com

01/2001 to 01/2002 – Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care Pinnacle Medical Center - Bradenton FL

• Diagnoses and treats pediatric to adult patients with acute and chronic health issues.

• Orders and interprets routine laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Education

08/2014 - 06/2016 - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nursing Maryville University – St. Louis, MO

The Doctorate program included training in evidence-based practice, informatics, quality improvement in healthcare policy, and organizational leadership in the healthcare setting. Clinical care research, and patient outcomes explored through a dissertation. DNP dissertation: The Use of Humor by the Family Nurse Practitioner in Caring for Patients: Is it an Effective Tool? 08/1996 - 12/2000 - Master of Science: Nursing

University of South Florida - Tampa, FL

Member - Sigma Theta Tau International

08/ 1980 - 05/1989 - Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Salem State College - Salem, MA

08/1975 – 05/1978 - Associate of Science: Nursing

Pine Manor Jr. College & New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing - Boston, MA

Linda J. Pappalardo, DNP, APRN, NP-C

2121 New Tampa Hwy, F36, Lakeland, FL

Home: 941-***-**** - adh8z5@r.postjobfree.com

Publications

1999 NURSING CONNECTION MAGAZINE (Collaborative work) Quality of Care/Risk Adjustment Outcomes Research Model: "Testing the Effects of a Community Based Educational Self-Management Program for Children with Asthma" (part of master's degree requirements).

1983 EDITOR OF PROFESSION DIMENSIONS NEWSLETTER, New England Baptist Hospital; A newsletter for Nurses, by Nurses, included in the newsletter are; informative medical articles, news of the hospital, new procedures, and professional experiences of Nurses throughout the hospital

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