Uzoma Okafor FNP-BC

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Apt 419.

Washington, DC 20003

Phone: 908-***-****

adhy8u@r.postjobfree.com

NPI#: 192*******

WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2019 - present

Advanced Practice Practitioner – Acute Pain Service

MMGA Medstar Medical Group, Anesthesia

110 Irving Street NW Washington DC 20010

Consult service specializing in acute pain management

Multimodal approach to control postoperative pain

Consult Service to Orthopedics, Trauma, Medicine and Colorectal Departments

Coordinates pre and post operative pain management as well as discharge planning

Assist with regional blocks (epidural, perineural blocks and catheter management) Experienced with chronic pain, IV drug use and opioid misuse

July 2018 – June 2019

Contract Medical Provider - FNP

United States Coast Guard Headquarters

2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20593

Contract Primary care provider at USCGHQ co- managing team of petty officers Trained petty officers before dispatch to cutters

Chronic disease management

Chart and Peer reviews

Periodic health assessments

Workers Compensation (Coast Guard)

Comprehensive well woman examinations

Pre separation counseling

Appropriate clinical referrals

April 2018 – July 2018 (Part Time)

Family Nurse Practitioner

University of the District of Columbia

4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington D.C. 20008

Provider for student and employee Health Services

Respond to campus emergencies

Vaccinations/ Immunizations of international students

Annual Physicals with lab work

Sports physicals and student clearances

STI treatment and education

Appropriate medical referrals as needed

May 2017 to March 2018 (10 months)

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

APMI New Beginnings Recovery Center

8500 Annapolis Road, Suite 200 New Carrollton, Maryland 20784

Primary care services for patients in addiction recovery

Patient education classes

Chronic disease management

Annual physicals with appropriate bloodwork

Sports physicals/ return to school or work physicals

Well woman examinations

Chronic disease and Suboxone medication management

March 2014 - May 2017

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Surgery Partners, Tampa Pain Relief Center

2333 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa Florida 33614

Chronic Pain Management specializing in multimodal analgesia as well as procedural interventions to reduce chronic pain symptoms

Intrathecal pump refills and adjustments

Appropriate surgical referrals

Trigger point/ joint injections

Planned and implemented sets of exercises to overcome pain

Monitored patients and changed treatment plan as needed

July 2013 - March 2014

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

CVS MinuteClinic

611 South Howard Avenue Tampa, Florida 33606

Medical Provider in acute care setting

Diagnosis of a variety of acute ailments

Interpretation of lab results

Conducts diagnostic exams

Prescription writing

Patient education

Referrals to appropriate specialists

December 2009 - July 2013

Pediatric (Adolescent) Staff Registered Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center

3415 Bainbridge Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

Perform Focused Assessments

Interpret Laboratory Results

Patient Health Education

Dispensing of Medications

November 2008 - December 2009

Adult Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Montefiore Medical Center

111 east 210th Street Bronx, New York 10467

Assisted physicians during treatments and examinations Developed and managed nursing care plans

Provided practice management support and patient education. Acted as a clinical resource to support staff

August 2008 - April 2009

Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Visiting Nurse Services of New York

1250 Broadway New York, New York 10001

Revised employee health and wellness programs

Updated annual health assessments/ administered vaccinations Authorized clearances to return to work

Developed and provided employee assistance, training and education Established and maintained health records

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Nursing

Graduated: December 21, 2012

Pace University

1 Pace Plaza

New York, New York 10038

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Graduation: May 15, 2008

Utica College of Syracuse University

1600 Burrstone Road

Utica, New York 13502

ACTIVE CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

ANCC Family NP Board Certification

Maryland RN/FNP

New York State RN /NP

Washington DC RN/FNP

BLS/ ACLS

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