Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Elizabeth Gaspar, RN, MSN, PNP-PC
The Woodlands, TX 77382
936-***-****(Cell)
*********.*.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
**/****-**/**** – Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Minor Physical Science
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
01/1994–06/1995 – Master of Science, Nursing
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
02/18/2013 – Present Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children’s Specialty Care Clinic
Waller/Magnolia – TX
Providing care to pediatric patients both well and sick.
Collaborating with supervising physicians
Ordering and interpreting labs.
Referring to appropriate specialists for continuity of care
Patient education
02/2003–2/12/2013 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
UTMB RMCHP – Conroe/Pearland, TX
Provided primary care services daily for a caseload of patients in the area of pediatrics.
Obtained and evaluated medical health and developmental history of the patient.
Performed physical assessment using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.
Differentiated between normal, normal variation and abnormal deviations and refer patients with abnormal findings to appropriate members of the primary health care team.
Discriminated between normal and abnormal findings obtained by history, physical and behavioral assessment and collaborated with the designated physician to implement appropriate management plan.
Provided health maintenance, patient education and anticipatory guidance.
Identified community health resources and refer patients
accordingly.
Conducted monthly Peer Review, Quality Assurance and quarterly clinic audits.
Initiated Reach Out and Read program for the clinic, compiled quarterly reports for the program.
Reviewed Practice Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners within the RMCHP program.
Supervised support staff and provided input for annual evaluation.
Maintained Certification and Licensure through continuing education.
04/2002–02/14/03 Nursing Care Coordinator
UTMB – RMCHP, Conroe, TX
Provided assistance in planning, coordinating and implementing patient care.
Worked in collaboration with the Clinic Director in relation to administration and clinical patient management.
Performed clinic rounds and communicated findings as appropriate to Clinic Director.
Served as a patient advocate within the delivery of nursing care.
Assisted the Clinic Director in interpreting and implementing policies, standards, procedures, goals and objectives for the clinic.
Recruited and retained competent staff while monitoring performance standards annually.
Promoted and practiced cost containment for the clinic and patient.
Fostered constructive relationship as a team member and as a team leader providing direction and assistance to team members.
Accepted responsibility for own growth/development.
09/1996–12/2001 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Scarborough Elementary School-Based Clinic
Houston, TX
Provided healthcare services for children in area public school health clinic setting.
Performed basic physical assessment using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.
Secured and evaluated medical health and developmental history of the patient.
Discriminated between normal, normal variation and abnormal deviations by screening tests and appropriately referred patients when necessary.
Collaborated with physicians to implement an appropriate management plan for abnormal findings obtained by history and physical assessment.
Provided health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
Interviewed, recruited and retained competent staff.
Conducted annual Performance Evaluation for staff.
Oversaw the routine daily operation of the clinic; monitor and report monthly vaccine usage and medical supplies.
Organized community outreach activities such as Health fairs, back to school immunization drives and Shots Across Texas.
08/1995–08/1996 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Community Partners
Houston, TX
Provided health care services to children in area public schools.
Performed basic physical assessment using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.
Collaborated with designated physician on abnormal findings and referred patients when necessary.
Executed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as the physician may assign.
Provided health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
Administered vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed.
06/1991-06/1995 Registered Nurse
Riley Children’s Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Provided competent age specific developmental and specialty nursing care by applying clinical nursing knowledge, skills and by ensuring the safety and comfort of patients/families accordingly to legal, institutional and professional standards.
Competently and accurately assessed patients and identified actual and potential nursing diagnosis/patient care needs.
Competently planned and prioritized age and specialty appropriate care to identified patient group.
Evaluated the patient/family response and outcome(s) to implement care and modify plan of care accordingly.
Competently, professionally and consistently completed accurate, concise and legible documentation of patient records.
Respected and supported patient rights.
Functioned as a supportive team member.
Assisted in maintaining a positive work and learning environment.
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITY
Sept 1998–Sept 2001 Houston Area Immunization Coalition, Committee Member
May 2000–May 2001 NAPNAP Houston Area Chapter, Secretary
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification PNCB
LICENSURE INFORMATION
Registered Nurse-Texas
HONORS
Dean’s Honor Roll, Pittsburg State University
Beta Beta Beta, Biology Honor Society
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nurses
National Assoc. of Pediatric Nurses Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – GUEST LECTURES
12/2005 Kanchi Komachi Child Trust Hospital, Chennai, India
(Childhood Immunizations)
12/1998 Isabella School of Nursing, Chennai, India
(Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare)
12/1999 Child Trust Hospital, Chennai, India
(Role of Nurse Practitioner in Healthcare)
PRECEPTORSHIP
Precept undergraduate or graduate nursing students, Physician Assistant students, from Texas Women’s University, University of Texas School of Nursing and University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston throughout the year.
TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT
061993-08/1993 Registered Nurse Camp Cedar, Casco, ME
051990–08/1990 Nursing Assistant University Hospital & Clinics, Columbia,
MO.
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
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