Jൾඇඇ ൿൾඋ Rඎඌ ඍඈඇ
New Bedford, MA ***** 508-***-**** ********.*******@*******.***
Reliable, self-motivated and focused on providing exceptional care to every patient. Managing acute conditions and chronic diseases through treatment interventions and preventive care. Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with five years of expertise in primary care, case management and medical staff supervision. Skilled in patient assessment, physician support and medication records. Compassionate and thorough with advanced experience with Endocrine and Nephrology patients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Driven to improve the lives of patients through qualified diagnostics, physical assessments and proper treatment responses.
Enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Patient and family interaction
Current Massachusetts licensure with State Board
of Nurse Examiners
Nurse Leadership
Family and patient education
Individual and family support
Patient and family education
Patient and family advocacy
Practitioner of quality control procedures
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner- Endocrinology, 01/2017 to Current Hawthorn Medical – N. Dartmouth, MA
Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues. Met with up to 25 patients each day in clinic based office. Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
Oversaw overall primary care, including case management, medication management, quality assurance, safety risk management and HIPAA compliance.
Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for their needs and preferences and updating as needed.
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Reviewed medical histories and current complaints. Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner- Nephrology, 01/2016 to 01/2017 Hawthorn Medical – N. Dartmouth, MA
Reviewed medical histories and current complaints. Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues. Oversaw overall primary care, including case management, medication management, quality assurance, safety risk management and HIPAA compliance.
Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
Assessed diagnostic radiology films.
Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients. Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for their needs and preferences and updating as needed.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications. Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Registered Nurse, 08/1997 to 12/2016
American Renal Associates, Fresenius Medical Care – N. Dartmouth, MA Recorded details regarding all therapies, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to keep patient charts updated.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities. Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment. Oversaw and managed 20 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing. Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of dialysis patients in challenging clinic environment. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, 05/2016 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences - Worcester, MA Bachelor of Science- Nursing: Nursing, 05/2013
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth - North Dartmouth, MA Associates Degree of Science: Nursing, 05/1997
Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA
Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Collaborated with team of four in the development of Chronic Kidney Disease Education program entitled
"Learn how to live well with CKD" geared towards curbing the progression to ESRD. Honor Society of Nursing Chi Theta Chapter
Honor Society of Nursing Theta Kappa
Sigma Theta Tau International
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Peritoneal Nurse- Baxter Healthcare
Registered Nurse Educator- Baxter Healthcare
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