Laura Lombardo
MSN, APRN, NP-C
Omaha, NE *****
adhzlv@r.postjobfree.com
To work as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and utilize my skills, knowledge and experience while learning and growing professionally and personally.
Work Experience
Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
Methodist Physicians Clinic - Heart Consultants - Omaha, NE February 2018 to Present
-Inpatient and outpatient evaluation and treatment of cardiac patients including clinic, consults, rounds, pre operative and post operative evaluation and education
-Manage CV patients with many cardiac conditions including: coronary artery disease pre and post angioplasty/PCI, pre and post cardiac bypass, CHF acute & chronic, arrhythmias pre and post implantation of internal cardiac devices/ablation, HTN, dyslipidemia
-Work closely with multiple specialists and appropriate referrals
-Interpret diagnostic testing and prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non pharmacological treatments
-Conduct treadmill nuclear, Lexiscan nuclear, Dobutamine stress and stress echocardiogram tests in the inpatient and outpatient settings
Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
Nebraska Cardiac Care - Omaha, NE
November 2014 to December 2019
-Inpatient and outpatient evaluation and treatment of cardiac patients including clinic, consults, rounds, pre operative and post operative evaluation and education
-Manage CV patients with many cardiac conditions including: coronary artery disease pre and post angioplasty/PCI, pre and post cardiac bypass, CHF acute & chronic, arrhythmias pre and post implantation of internal cardiac devices/ablation, HTN, dyslipidemia
-Work closely with multiple specialists and appropriate referrals
-Interpret diagnostic testing and prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non pharmacological treatments
-Conduct treadmill nuclear, Lexiscan nuclear, Dobutamine stress and stress echocardiogram tests in the inpatient and outpatient settings
-Manage all cardiac devices
Nurse Practitioner
CVS Health - Omaha, NE
September 2014 to January 2015
-Conduct physical assessments
-Perform and interpret diagnostic tests
-Diagnose and treat common conditions
-Provide screenings, interventions, counseling, and prescribe medications as needed
-Provide accurate assessments, diagnosis, and treatments for illnesses
-Referrals as needed for more complex conditions
Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine
Methodist Physicians Clinic - Omaha, NE
January 2014 to September 2014
-Diagnose, treat and help patients manage acute and chronic illnesses in the SNF setting
-Conduct physical examinations and interpret medical history
-Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
-Prescribe age specific physical therapy and rehabilitation
-Prescribe pharmacologic treatments
-Perform minor procedures
-Counsel and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness Registered Nurse - PACU
Methodist Hospital - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Omaha, NE May 2011 to January 2014
-Accurately and efficiently assess and treat post surgical patients
-Extensive knowledge regarding many surgical procedures and possible complications including cardiac, vascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, orthopedic and urology
-In depth knowledge of managing hemodynamics and pain control
-Knowledge with general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidurals, nerve blocks and anesthetic medications
-Hands on experience coordinating consults and collaboration with physicians to ensure quality patient care
Registered Nurse - ICU
The Nebraska Medical Center, Intensive Care Unit - Omaha, NE December 2008 to October 2011
-Accurately and efficiently assess and treat critically ill patients
-Responsible for recognizing and intervening for life threatening situations
-Extensive knowledge of disease process, interventions and treatments
-In depth knowledge of medical terminology, ventilators, critical care unit monitors, ECG interpretation, cardio version, defibrillation, administration of life saving drugs, and titration of many different drips
-Skilled in the use of computer charting to systems to generate and interpret patient charts
-Preceptor new nurses and nursing students
Education
MSN in Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College - Omaha, NE
2010 to 2013
BSN in Nursing
Clarkson College - Omaha, NE
2005 to 2008
Nursing Licenses
RN
Skills
• Nurse Practitioner
• BLS
• Acls
Certifications and Licenses
AANP
August 2013 to August 2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Groups
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Present
American Nurses Association
Present
Sigma Theta Tau - National Honor Society of Nursing August 2007
Additional Information
Licensure and Certifications
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, NP-C, License # 111584
• Registered Nurse – Compact State License, License #67340
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Certification Institute
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Summary of Qualifications
• Currently licensed and practicing Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of medical/intensive care experience
• Excellent assessment, treatment, diagnosis, interpretation, and implementation skills
• Possesses strong communication skills in written and verbal form with physicians, patients and staff
• Team player
• Extremely thorough, well versed in critical thinking, follow all policies/procedures and maintain all ethical standards of practice
• Board - Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners References available upon request.