Registered Nurse Practitioner

Linda Fares MSN, APRN, FNP-C

**** ******** *** ******** *******, MI 48127

adhciw@r.postjobfree.com 614-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse seeking challenging opportunity to utilize acquired skills and expertise developed through years of extensive education and practical experience in an effort to positively contribute to your organization and patients. Summary of the career highlights include:

Experience in family medicine, home health, dialysis, and ICU.

Dedication, determination, and critical thinking are key attributes that have contributed to success throughout my education and professional career.

Proven expertise in leadership & management, relationship management, and most importantly patient care.

Commended for outstanding performance as both a team player and individual contributor with the ability and expertise in performance improvement, communication & coordination, and problem solving & analysis.

Recognized as an excellent preceptor who creates an environment of growth and development through individual centered teaching

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University March 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Graduation Honors: Sigma Theta Tau; Dean’s List

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University June 2011

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – The Ohio State University December 2006

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

[FNP-C] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – AANP (F04190300) Exp. 04/2024

[RN] Registered Nurse – States of MI 470-***-****) Exp. 05/2022

[ACLS] Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. 10/2020

[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. 10/2021

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Family Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine – Prohealth Clinic (Hamtramck, MI) October 2019 – Present

Diagnosing and treating acute illness, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes. Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

Participated in educational forums with management and clinic staff to improve our clinical knowledge and better serve patients.

Performed minor procedures such as pap smears, sutures, suture removal, wart removal and wound cleaning.

Family Nurse Practitioner/Pediatrics - Hamtramck Pediatrics (Hamtramck, MI) August 2019 – March 2020

Performed thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development.

Examining sick children and reaching an informed diagnosis.

Prescribing medications and giving detailed instructions for administration.

Performed blood draws and immunizations

Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students

Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator - Davita (Dearborn, MI) October 2014 – September 2020

Preceptor for new hires that included educating on nursing policies and procedures as well as machine preparation and patient care

Participated in Davitas new preceptor project to research new ways to minimize turnover rates

Delivery of acute hemodialysis to in-patients with chronic kidney disease, as well as patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Currently delivering care to chronic kidney disease patients

Obtaining vital signs in patients through qualitative or quantitative data, thus developing required action plans

Proper documentation and application of the findings received from the conducted patient assessments and response to treatment

Formulation of data in forms of reports by taking into consideration the results from the tests and response of the patients to medication

Divional Nurse Champion

Registered Nurse, Home Health – Patience home Health (Columbus, OH) June 2012 – September 2018

Organization and maintenance of reports and patient records

Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit.

Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.

Administer Physician-prescribed medication.

Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.

Registered Nurse, ICU – Doctors West (Columbus, OH) January 2011 – June 2014

Study the differences in the status of the patient by screening their current condition and incorporate necessary treatment

Abiding by the strict standards, regulations and guidelines in determining appropriate treatment plans

Preparation and monitoring of medical equipment such as mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, alarms, oxygen delivery devices and transducers

Case Manager – Mental Health Facility (Columbus, OH) February 2006 – March 2007

Assisted patients in becoming independent with ADLs

Organization and maintenance of reports and patient records

Proper documentation and application of the findings received from the conducted patient assessments and response to treatment

CLINICAL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Primary Care

Spectrum Medical, Raleigh, NC 250 Hours

Preceptor: Dr. Chawki Lahoud

Interpretation and analysis of the patient’s prior diagnostic background along with screening of symptoms and physical condition, to offer proper diagnosis

Utilized various diagnostic modalities such as EKGs, labs and clinical presentation to develop a differential diagnosis and create plan for patient care

Observed and assisted on incision and drainage of abscesses, steroid injections and suturing

Performed well child exams, vaccine administrations, IV insertions for fluid administration and gynecologic exams which include pap smears, STI screening, and breast exams

Family Practice/Primary Care

Tornik Family Medicine, Chillicothe, OH 375 Hours

Preceptor: Dr. Steven Tornik,

Devised patient treatment plans by combining traditional pharmaceuticals with complementary medicine such as essential oils, natural supplements and light touch therapy to meet the needs of patients health concerns

Recommendation of appropriate diagnosis that involves a therapeutic approach while keeping in mind factors such as safety, cost, efficacy and simplicity of the procedure

Provided excellent customer service to patients

Catered to several health issues such as physical illnesses, infections and wounds

Prescription of proper medication while abiding by legal and ethical issues

Observed and applied kinesiology to develop patient diagnosis for specialized patient population

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse– Syrian American Medical Society April 2017 and April 2018

Humanitarian and disaster relief

Medical care to underserved population of Syria (medication administration, IVs, blood draws, emotional support, translation (Arabic speaking)

Provide care to pediatric and geriatric patients

Registered Nurse– Noor Community Clinic September 2011-September 2018

Managed acute and chronic illnesses such as common cold to diabetes and hypertension

Medical care for the uninsured

Registered Nurse– Davita August 2017- September 2017

Humanitarian and disaster relief

To cooperate efforts with team members in assessing goal, formulation of plan and coordination of efforts in patient care

Presentations- Mount Carmel College of Nursing August and October 2018

Conducted lectures on renal failure and treatment options to sophomore BSN students

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter – March 2018 – Present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners – December 2018 – Present

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Divisional Nurse Champion Award (Davita)– March 2018

Redwood Scholarship Award June 2018

Nurse STAR Award June 2019

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