Khushbu Patel Mobile: 646-***-****

*** ***** ****** *****, **** 1505 adma9q@r.postjobfree.com

Chicago, IL 60601

Objective

Seeking an Advance Nurse Practitioner position in a Health Care facility where I can utilize my nursing education and training, as well as my interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of care to patients

Education

May 2014 – Dec 2016: Masters of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

3005 Highland parkway Downers Grove, IL, 60515

May 2008 – Sep 2009: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Long Island University

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sep 2004 – May 2008: Bachelors of Science in Biology

Long Island University

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201

License

June 2018: Illinois State Nurse Practitioner License

August 2012: Illinois State Registered Nurse License

November 2009 : New York State Registered Nurse License

Professional Experience

Feb 2021-Present: CVS Minute Clinic

(Nurse Practitioner)

As a COVID-19 Nurse Practitioner duty included:

Performing both Point of Care tests and PCR tests.

Connecting with patients with test results, educating patients on appropriate next steps based on test results, and discussing next steps in care plans.

Providing coordinated, continuous and culturally competent primary healthcare to all patients

Documenting all patient care within EPIC EMR according to policies and procedures.

Consulting with health team members about managing the client treatment plan.

Participating in appropriate educational activities in order to maintain Board certification and continue professional growth.

Practicing within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Medical Practice Act and the Specialty Standards of Practice.

Additional responsibilities include:

Insurance verification

Maintaining infection free work area and lab processing requirements.

Insuring both the patients and staff have adequate PPE and maintaining CDC set standards.

Screening in patients in a fast-paced environment.

Aug 2020- Feb 2021: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

(Employee/Occupational Health Nurse)

Responsible for working in Employee Health and assisting with Occupational Health nursing for both Advocate employees and patients.

Conducting a variety of nursing duties that include:

Worker's Compensation and workplace injury services following OSHA guidelines and standards.

Assisting with pre-employment physicals, vision/hearing exams, Drug Screening, and Fit Testing.

Blood draw for Titers.

Vaccinations and boosters.

COVID management which primarily consists of assisting with Triaging of employees who are not feeling well and assessing symptom management.

COVID testing- Point of Care testing and PCR testing.

Documenting plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.

Revising the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions.

Feb 2016 – Dec 2018: Northwestern Hospital

(Staff Nurse)

Role of the professional clinical nurse-MRI department

Nursing responsibilities include assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures

Routinely start or check peripheral IV, assess chest ports, administer medications, monitor vital signs, suction patients, insert foleys and help patients with their personal needs.

Perform specialized nursing duties, such as administering IV sedation or analgesia during special procedures and closely monitoring patients with cardiac/pulse oximeters.

Teaching is another duty radiology nurses assume, instructing patients and their families, students, technologists, other nurses, radiologists and physicians about patient care. Also teaching the radiology staff new nursing policies and national standards as changes occur.

Feb 2013 – Jan 2016: University of Chicago Medical Center

(Staff Nurse)

Short Stay observation unit- Worked as an RN on a 17 bed unit. Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise to patients from the ER, PACU, Cardiac Catherization lab, ICU step down and general medicine patients

Provided comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients’ pre and post surgery.

Conducted physical examinations, patient assessments, diagnosis, testing, wound care and other treatments as necessary.

Have also floated to units of general medicine/surgery, hematology/oncology, orthopedic/general medicine, medical-surgical/non telemetry, cardiology/general medicine.

Other responsibilities include; Arrhythmias assessments and interpretations, catheter insertions for male and females, administrations of PEG feedings with G-tube and NG tube care. Venipuncture with IV insertions and IV medication administrations. Central line and Picc line care, Accessing and de-accessing Port-A-catheter.

Nov-2011 – Dec 2012: Flushing Manor Care Center

(Staff Nurse)

Staff Nurse on a 50 bed unit. Managed 5 nursing assistance to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate patient care. Determined staffing requirements and floor assignments.

Performed complete initial and regularly assessments to evaluate individual conditions and needs. .

Responsible for continual management of patients with chronic medical diseases, including care of frail and elderly patients.

Performed peg care, trachea care, colostomy and ileostomy care. As well as IV therapy and wound care.

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals’ recovery while preventing further complications.

Other responsibilities included initial and continuous assessments, medication administrations, patient teaching, admissions and discharge process.

Certificate: Nurses on the Front Line: Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters

Awarded: June 24, 2011

Aug 2009 – Sep 2010: New York Presbyterian / Weill Comell Medical Center

(Nurse externship– Acute Rehab Unit)

250 hours

Provided patient care under a registered nurse.

Responsibilities included initial and continuous assessments, medication administrations, patient teaching, admissions and discharge process

Oct 2010 – May 2011: Student Nurses Association – Long Island University

(Treasurer)

Integrated a nursing student’s perceptive with that of a nurse in the community

Encouraged student awareness to the changing nursing practice

Planning and participated in community events

Budgeting costs for events

Feb 2005 – Dec 2010: Duane Reade Pharmacy

(Sales Associate / Pharmacy Technician)

Worked side by side assisting the pharmacist in processing and typing prescriptions.

Other responsibilities included speaking to insurance companies, verifying prescriptions with the health care providers and informing customers about their drug regime.

Jan 2007 – Feb 2008: Indian Student Association – Long Island University

(Co-founder / Vice-president)

Blending Indian traditions and cultures with today’s society

Collaborated with other organization in the university and community

Jun 2007 – Aug 2007: Bellevue Hospital

(Project Health Care internship)

10 week internship

Emergency room volunteer.

Hands on training included performing patient EKG’s, making up stretchers, stocking supplies and patient transport.

Patient interaction included patient survey, monitoring the patient’s length of stay, and analyzing evidence based articles and data.

Volunteer Experience

May 2005 – Aug 2008: Bellevue Hospital

(Reach-Out-And-Read Program)

Summer volunteer program

Interacting with children and their families in the waiting area.

Reinforcing the importance of developing an interest in reading at an early age.

Setting up story time sessions with children of all ages.

Teaching parents to encourage health reading habits in their children

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