Alison Cure-Twede
***** ** *** ******, *****, Florida 33176
Cell: 786-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking the position of Family Nurse Practitioner within an organization where I can utilize my experience, skills, and knowledge to show my dedication to patient-focused care.
Professional Experience
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner October 2020 – Present
My Home Doctor Miami, Florida
Provide high quality health care through direct in home assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plans for patients with common acute and chronic illnesses; as well as telehealth/virtual visits
Obtain health histories and perform physical exams
Validate diagnosis from primary care providers
Order and prescribe proper medications for patient illnesses under the supervision of physician
Provide health education to clients and parents about their illnesses and prescribed medications
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner November 2015 – December 2020
Nicklaus Children’s Urgent Care Centers Miami, Florida
Provide high quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of treatment plans for patients with common acute and chronic illnesses and acute injuries
Obtain health histories, perform physical exams, evaluate x-rays and lab tests and collaborate with medical staff in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of children in an outpatient setting
Perform procedures such as suturing and stapling lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, cleaning and dressing wounds, ingrown toenail removal
Coordinate care with local hospitals and EMS to transfer patients to a higher level of care when necessary
Order and prescribe proper medications for patient illnesses under the supervision of physician
Function as an interdisciplinary team member
Provide health education to clients and parents about their illnesses and prescribed medications
Serve as preceptor to nurse practitioner students in master’s program
Registered Nurse May 2013 – November 2015
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital NICU Miami, Florida
Provided patient care in 37-bed neonatal intensive care unit
Collaborated with physicians and other staff to manage patient care, including providing assistance in treatment administration, performing diagnostic tests, medical examinations, and placing central lines
Patient population includes but is not limited to: premature infants, intracranial hemorrhages, respiratory distress/failure, sepsis, neurosurgical post-op, gastrointestinal post-op
Obtained and evaluated medical histories to determine nursing patient care priorities
Observed and documented patient symptoms, signs, and behaviors
Conducted admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and assisted nursing staff
Properly administered all treatments and medications and implemented physician orders for all patients
Performed hemodynamic monitoring using umbilical and radial arterial catheters
Cared for and maintained airway security for patients on conventional and high frequency ventilators
Administered and titrated opioid sedatives and vasoactive medications
Recovered patients in the immediate post-operative period
Education
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
Masters in Nursing August 2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Science December 2012
Nursing
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science April 2005
Exercise Science emphasis in Exercise Physiology
Minors in Biology and Chemistry
Licensure
Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Florida