Deirdre O. Couture MSN, RN BC

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North Providence, RI 02911

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adkdh3@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION Simmons College, Boston, MA May 2000-December 2001 RN certificate Simmons College, Boston, MA Jan 2002-May 2006 MSN

Simmons College, Boston, MA Sept 1995-May1999 BS HS-Conc: Physical Therapy Current NP License in RI (ANCC Board Certified Adult NP), Current DEA EMPLOYMENT

Feb 2018-Present Trucare Medical Associates(TCMRI)

-Responsible for providing acute care and transitional care in Skilled Nursing Home and LTC settings

-Responsible for delivery of high quality care in outpatient setting with goal of reducing re-hospitalization and improving Quality Care Outcomes

-Responsible for management of chronic conditions for Long term care residents at multiple residential Nursing Home Site

-Working as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Np’s, MD’s, MA’s, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Scribes, RN’s and LPN’s

-On call rotation responsibility for both office and Facility practice on a rotational basis

-Managing Covid-19 positive patient census during Pandemic both in-person and via remote Tele-communication strategies and familiar with appropriate billing code

-Responsible for all documentation/coding/billing for visits via Intergy system

-Proficiency with EMR’s including Intergy, Point Click Care (PCC), Matrix and transcription technology (Dragon)

Feb 2017- Feb2018 New England Premier Healthcare (NEPH)

Transitional Care setting with role of both primary and acute care in the Skilled Nursing Home and LTC setting of Nursing Home’s in Northern RI

Responsible for delivery of high quality care in outpatient setting with goals of reducing re-hospitalization and improving quality care outcomes

Patient satisfaction driven, exceptional growth since joining the Practice Aug 2016-Oct 2016 PRIMACARE (NP role contract position 8 weeks)

Primary Care setting with high patient volume average 35-40 PPD

Practice involved administration of IV therapeutics along with an in house weight loss program

Aug 2015- Aug 2016 Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (NP role 1 year)

Community health nurse practitioner providing primary and acute care in the Medical Home Model for a variety of patients from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in the Blackstone Valley area of the state.

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of a range of acute and chronic pain conditions.

Providing on site Osteopathic Manipulative treatments for patients and has the ability to diagnosis/code and provide appropriate treatment plans for a range of musculoskeletal injuries of upper/lower body as well as back and neck pain. June 2014-July 2015 Cherry Hill Manor Rehab and Nursing Center/Lifecare Center

(Contract)

Providing on site clinical support in the medical management of both skilled rehabilitation/nursing and long term care residents at this facility site

Providing ongoing nursing education and support to improve the overall quality of nursing care

Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team at multi levels aimed at system improvements and quality care improvements

Jan 2014-June2014 Peak Health Systems (Contract)

Providing in home Health Risk Assessments on behalf of Medicare Advantage Plan

July 2010-Jan. 2014 Matrix Medical Network (Np Role 4 years)

Worked as Clinical Team Lead for RI Team

Provided Health Risk Assessments in the Home and Facility Setting and was instrumental in developing and expanding the Skilled Nursing facility program for health risk assessments

Acted as a “Tablet Deputy” responsible for educating clinical staff on use of Samsung tablets and use of HRA application

May 2009-July 2011 Fatima Hospital/Dr William Beliveau North Providence, RI (NP 2 years)

Worked in the NP role as part of a Hospitalist group

Provided general medicine care from admission to discharge as part of a multi- disciplinary group

Made appropriate consults as well as consult for other providers

Provided on-call services as part of the general responsibilities March 2008-May 2009 Medi Weight-loss Clinics: Cranston Providence, RI (NP 1y2mo)

Worked in the NP role medically clearing patients for participation in a medical weight loss program as well as providing the necessary entrance and continuing nutrition and health counseling needed for program participation February 2007-July2012 ADIL Business Systems- A.C.I. Cranston, RI NP Role (5 yrs Ft>PT)

Worked as an NP in the correctional setting providing care to a variety of clientele

Provided both acute and chronic care as well as performed routine physical examinations

Provided on site examination of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and x ray evaluation when necessary. Soft splinting performed when appropriate. Pt education regarding self-care with stretching along with on site Osteopathic Manipulative therapy performed for a range of conditions

Performed I&D procedure/wound care/uncomplicated biopsy/punch biopsy

Performed knee/shoulder injections for pain

July 2006- Feb 2007 Evercare/United Health Care NP Role (7 months)

Worked as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in RI with a caseload of approx. 90 Geriatric clients in a long-term care setting

Worked collaboratively with other NP’s, PA’s and MD’s to provide primary care and acute care services to clients within the facility

Worked with clients and their families in planning and implementing an Advanced Care Plan as part of the comprehensive geriatric care plan June 2005-Feb 2006 Critical Care Systems RN Role (Contract)

Administered IV chemotherapy, IVIG, antibiotics and home pain management to clients in their homes

Provided line maintenance for clients with a variety of implanted devices including peripheral IV’s (PIV’s), PICC lines, CVL’s, port-o-caths and midline catheters

Educated patients with regards to their therapies as well as line maintenance Jan. 2002-May 2005 RIH: Emergency Department (RN) 3 yrs

Worked in all areas of the ED including Trauma

Completed Trauma training course

Worked collectively in a team format with other RN’s, MD’s, NP’s and PA’s RIH: Department of Neurosciences and Neurosurgery

Worked to care for clients with a variety of Neurological illness

Worked to care for client’s post-operative from a variety of surgical procedures Advanced Training:

Trained in the use of Laser technology for skin resurfacing/laser hair removal and tattoo removal Trained in the use of Thermage ®for skin tightening Trained/Certified in Advanced Aesthetic treatments since 10/2008 Certified in Advanced Injection Techniques by Bioform Medical (Radiesse®) Certified in the use of Botox®/Juvederm® /Restalyn ®by Allergan Certified by Edge Systems for the use of HydraFacial ® System Certified in use of Advanced Chemical Peels by PCA® and Biophora® Affiliations:

Board Certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center Preceptor for Simmons College Nurse Practitioner Students Member of the Holy Ghost Society of North Smithfield RI Fluent in Spanish (Castilian)

Fluent in French

BLS Certified 2016-2018

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