Theresa J Caniff

*** ****** **** ***. *********, TN. 37329 C:509-***-****

adjmp7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Adult –Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with 14+ years of nursing experience providing quality patient care to a wide variety of patients. Recognized as a competent team member able to effectively communicate and collaborate within the interdisciplinary team in order to deliver safe patient care. Consistently empathetic, actively listens and establishes rapport quickly with patients to deliver unbiased patient care.

Objective

Seeking a position to improve the health and well-being of the people, patients, community, and world as an integral team member within an organization that provides the highest quality care with respect, excellence, and innovation

Education

Bachelor of Science – Nursing - 2002 Lewis University – Romeoville, Illinois 4.0 GPA

Master of Science-Advance Practice Nurse-2015 Lewis University-Romeoville, Illinois 3.9 GPA

Certificate of Nursing Education-2019 Lewis University CONHP-Romeoville, IL 3.6 GPA

Work History

Nurse Practitioner-Somatus, Inc. (Corporate Office McClean, Va), November 9, 2020 to Present

Provide in home and telehealth assessments for patient with various chronic kidney disease processes to ESKD.

Provide patient education.

Collaborate with Primary Care Providers and Specialists providing integrated care for patients with or at-risk of developing kidney disease.

Work within an interdisciplinary team to significantly reduce dialysis and non-dialysis costs, manage CKD, slow disease progression, address social determinants of health and improve patient health outcomes.

Nurse Practitioner-Cherokee Health (CHS), Englewood, TN, December 16th 2019- Dec 2020

Provide Primary Care for diverse patient population with various chronic disease process, order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs

Provide extensive patient education

Provide care for urgent and acute patient care needs

Provide Well & Sick Child Visits (all ages)

Orthopedic/Spine- Trigger Point Injections

Nurse Practitioner-Maxim Physician Resource and LHI, Chattanooga, TN. November 2018-Present

As a contracted provider conducting C & P Exams for Veterans, documenting the severity of a condition that is being considered for VA disability and DOD disability.

Examine and assess every disability the Veteran has.

Establish the diagnosis of the condition, note the exact nature of the condition, and record all necessary measurements/test results needed to rate the condition on a DBQ.

Nurse Practitioner-Med-XM Healthcare, Washington and Tennessee. May 2018-Present

Prove Provider Wellness checks to clients receiving Medicaid coverage

In home visits to clients and assess health screenings and preventative health measures

Report client access to Insurance benefits

Nurse Practitioner-Native Project-Family Practice/Urgent Care-1803 Maxwell St. Spokane, Washington- June 2018-Sept. 2018--3 month contract

Provide Primary Care and Urgent Care needs for Medicare and Medicaid clients as well as Tribal Health

Well & Sick Child Visits (all ages)

Women’s Health Exams and contraception

Chronic disease management

Orthopedic/Spine Trigger Point Injections

Nurse Practitioner June 2017-June 2018 Family Practice at Indian Health Services

Colville Indian Reservation Medical Center, Nespelum, WA.

Provide Primary Care for Colville Tribal Population with various chronic disease process

Provide extensive patient education

Provide care for urgent and acute patient care needs

Provide Well & Sick Child Visits (all ages)

Orthopedic/Spine- Trigger Point Injections

Nurse Practitioner Nov 2016-June 2017 Primary Care

Grand Junction VA Medical Center, Grand Junction, CO. Primary Care Provider

Provide primary care for Veteran population with various chronic disease processes

Certified Women’s Health Provider for a diverse female Veteran population

Coordinate care with other disciplines, to optimize health and wellbeing of our Veterans

Provide alcohol and drug abuse counseling and treatment for holistic care.

Nurse Practitioner Jan 2015- June 2016

Mark Pappadopoli-Family Practice-Wood Dale, IL

Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations

Prescribing medications

Nurse Practitioner August 2014-Dec 2018 AGPCNP-BC

Bolingbrook Christian Medical Center-Bolingbrook, IL

Providing primary care to the underserved and uninsured patient population of Bolingbrook

Women’s Health

Education and Chronic disease management

Hospice Nurse- Sept 2013 to Jan 2016 - RN

Alexian Brothers Medical Center-Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Manage pain and other symptoms, provide support to patients and families and assist in the process of death with dignity

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnosis

Self-directed astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability

Hospice Nurse Sept 2004- Sept 2013 - RN

Vitas Healthcare Corporation-Lombard, Illinois

Developed and implemented nursing care plans

Coordinate plan of care with multiple disciplines, order medications, promoting comfort and preserving dignity while offering options and choices that go beyond accepted medical standards

Work to maintain comfort and optimize the qualities of life of terminally ill patients

Monitoring the health status of the patient and recording the progress or deterioration of health of the concerned person.

Registered Nurse- June 2002 to September 2004

Hines Veterans Administration-Hines, Illinois

Registered Nurse, intensive care unit administered physical and psychological care for acutely ill

Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge

Observing and recording patients vital signs

Administering intravenous fluids and medications

Achievements/Activities

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Board Member/ Society Board Member/ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society/ Campus Peer Group Tutor, Mentor/ Scholars Academy Member. Honors: Valedictorian (4.0/4.0 GPA)- Graduation Commencement Speaker/ Miguel Cordero Scholar of the Year Award, 2002/ United States Achievement Academy/ All- American Collegiate Scholar/ Deans List, 1998-2002.

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