Nurse Practitioner

Ream Akkeh, MSN, FNP-C

*** ******* **. ***. **** Boston, MA 02108 • ****.*****@*****.*** • 617-***-**** Relocating to Washington, D.C. July 2021

EDUCATION

Simmons University, School of Nursing & Health Sciences • Boston, MA Mar 2015-Mar 2018 Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT Sep 2007-May 2011 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse • DC Board of Registration in Nursing • License #RN1061173 Jun 30, 2022 (expires) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse • VA Board of Registration in Nursing • License #002******* Dec 31, 2022 (expires) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse • MA Board of Registration in Nursing • License #RN2297456 Dec 31, 2022 (expires) Registered Nurse • VA Board of Registration in Nursing • License #000******* Dec 31, 2022 (expires) Certified Family Nurse Practitioner • American Association of Nurse Practitioners • Cert # F04180530 Apr 24, 2023 (expires) Drug Enforcement Administration • US Dept of Justice • DEA License # MA4815900 Jun 30, 2021 (expires) DEA X Waiver (Buprenorphine) • US Dept of Justice • DEA License # XA4815900 Jun 30, 2021 (expires) Mass Controlled Substances • MA Health & Human Services • MCSR #MA1141047N May 31, 2021 (expires) Registered Nurse Certification Jul 2011-present

FNP EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Family Nurse Practitioner (Urgent Care)

Manet Community Health Center • Quincy, MA Mar 2020-Present

Implemented COVID-19 protocols and performed screening, testing, and management (including monoclonal antibodies) of COVID-19 patients in accordance with CDC guidelines

Independently operate urgent care/COVID clinic seeing 34-40 patients daily

Monitor complex COVID-19 patients closely to prevent hospitalization and refer when appropriate

Counsel patients on safety precautions to mitigate risks of COVID-19 exposures and further spread of disease Family Nurse Practitioner (Family Practice)

Manet Community Health Center • Quincy, MA Aug 2018-Present

Provide full spectrum primary, urgent, psychological, addiction and gynecological care across the lifespan to 20-30 patients daily (patient panel of 1075) in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting via in person and telehealth visits

Incorporate social determinants of health when working with marginalized communities, including patients with undocumented immigration status, food/housing insecurities, homelessness and substance use disorders, and more to develop individualized treatment plans and improve health outcomes

Administer care to individuals with substance use disorder, including counseling and medication-assisted treatment

(Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naltrexone) using a harm reduction model

Utilize trauma-informed care in all encounters to create a space of trust, safety, and empowerment for the patient

Independently perform procedures including PAP smears, insertion of the contraceptive implant, insertion/removal of IUD, cryotherapy, and incision and drainage

Provide family planning, contraception, STI, PrEP, and healthy lifestyle counseling services RN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Telemetry Jan 2015–Sep 2018 Brigham and Women’s Hospital • Boston, MA

Provided care on a 30-bed floor for patients requiring medical and surgical intervention to manage cardiothoracic and vascular disease, including performing EKGs and hemoccult testing, telemetry monitoring, wound therapy/vac management, and protocols for CAPD, CIWA, CHF, DKA, desensitization, and stroke Registered Nurse Sep 2013–Sep 2014

Cuori Grandi Togo Association • Togo, West Africa

Oversaw clinical and financial administration for an infirmary serving a population of 20,000 people

Performed health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating physical, mental and environmental health status within the village, home, and school environments

Improved health outcomes by administering prophylaxis, testing, treatment, and management of infectious diseases

(malaria, typhoid, parasites), evaluated the efficacy of treatment, and empowered patients to recognize early signs of disease and seek treatment

Developed a case management style of care for patients with severe illness, including those with malnutrition and severe anemia needing blood transfusions, and instructed clients and families on methods of positive health maintenance

Spearheaded collaboration with local healthcare professionals and government officials, including standards for treatment, based on OSHA standards, and evaluated outcomes of new protocols, as well as increasing access for and safety of patients in treatment

Registered Nurse Aug 2012–Aug 2013

VOICA (Canossian International Volunteer Service) • Togo, West Africa

Initiated IVs and administered medications to treat infectious diseases

Optimized nutrition by facilitating week-to-week weight and height follow-ups and distributing milk and enriched flour to facilitate growth for Nutritional Support Program (UNICEF)

Participated in support groups and health assessments for adults/children and trained facility staff in first aid and blood pressure measurement at Jesuit HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment center Registered Nurse, Coronary Intensive Care Unit Jul 2011–Jul 2012 Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus • New Haven, CT

Delivered care to critically ill patients on a 10-bed acute and 12-bed sub-acute unit in an urban setting

Administered care for cardiac, medical and surgical patients requiring intubation, ventilation, sedation, central lines, vasopressors, and hypothermia management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, & AWARDS Certifications:

Basic Life Support: Healthcare Provider American Heart Association Sep 2020 Human Subject Research CITI Program Jun 2020

HIPAA & Research Data Security CITI Program Jun 2020 Medical Campus Biomedical Researchers CITI Program Jun 2020 Nexplanon Merck Jul 2018

Family Planning for Advanced Practice ABCD Family Planning Training Institute Jun 2018 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher CorePower Yoga (Yoga Alliance) Nov 2017 Reiki Certification (1st & 2nd Degrees) Brigham and Women’s Hospital Oct 2015 Malaria Analysis Certification Institute of Hygiene of Togo: Parasitology Laboratory Mar 2014 Memberships:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member Feb 2018-Present Boston Medical Reserve Corps Community Volunteer Feb 2017-Present Sigma Theta Tau: Upsilon Lambda Chapter Member & Community Leader May 2016–2019 Awards:

Barbara A. Morris Award: Excellence in Promoting Patient Care and Service Jun 2019 LANGUAGES, SKILLS & VOLUNTEERING

Languages: Arabic: Native • English: Native • French: Professional Proficiency • Italian: Professional Proficiency • Ewe: Novice

Documentation: Athena, EPIC

Medical Volunteering: Community rural health in Togo (VOICA & Cuori Grandi; 2012-2014), Greece refugee camps

(Medical Volunteers International; Oct 2017), Bangladesh refugee camps (MedGlobal; Mar 2018), Lebanon refugee Camps (Endless Medical Advantage; Sep 2019)

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