Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Brenda Rolander
Springfield, VA *****
*******@*******.***
Fifteen years as certified Nurse Practitioner licensed in
Virginia. Skilled care of adult patients with chronic and acute
conditions.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Mount Vernon Internal Medicine - Lorton, VA
July 2006 to Present
Provide therapeutic care in a holistic and systemic way to include the assessment and overall
management of care for my patients under the supervision of an MD. Exercise independent judgment in
the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures. Communicate effectively
and collaboratively with patients and doctors. Demonstrate respect for and understanding of other clinical
disciplines. Use an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. Utilize evidenced-based
standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery. Incorporate data and information to continuously
improve care and practice. Ensure improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for selfdevelopment in life-long learning. Provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serve as
a resource, and mentor. Leadership skills demonstrated in decision making and problem solving.
nterim Patient Care Director Level III NICU; Combination
Adult/Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit
Adjunct Professor
George Mason University - Fairfax, VA
January 2012 to December 2012
Interim Patient Care Director
INOVA Alexandria Hospital - Alexandria, VA
April 2004 to June 2006
Responsible for clinical operations management utilizing the quality process and outcomes driven care
model; preparing, planning and executing budgetary standards; ensuring compliance with regulatory
agencies; ensuring quality patient care by managing clinical practice of all staff achieved departmental
goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Management Coordinator, NICU; Pediatric/Adult
INOVA Alexandria Hospital - Alexandria, VA
January 2003 to April 2004
Responsible for daily operations of nursing units including staff scheduling, new hire interviews and
support; provided guidance and direction to staff; served as staff resource and mentor regarding clinical
practice.
Team Coordinator, Women's and Children's Services
INOVA Alexandria Hospital - Alexandria, VA
March 1999 to January 2003
Responsible for discharge planning throughout the continuum of care for all Women's and Children's
patients and families; responsible for providing on-going staff education related to clinical practice issues;provided diagnosis-specific patient and family education.
Level III NICU Staff RN
INOVA Alexandria Hospital - Alexandria, VA
January 1989 to December 1999
Cardiac Intensive Care Staff Nurse
INOVA Alexandria Hospital - Alexandria, VA
January 1986 to August 1987
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing George Mason UNiversity College of Nursing 8/2003-5/2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing George Mason University College of Nursing 2/1993-5/1994 Northern Virginia Community College
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