Linda Joseph Parenteau, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

**** ******** ** ****** ******, FL 33543 813-***-**** admwci@r.postjobfree.com

Certified Nurse Practitioner with 12+ years of critical care registered nurse experience, delivering compassionate care to patients. Seeking a responsible and challenging position as a nurse practitioner to provide primary care for the patients in well-developed health care center with a focus on health care prevention and support. Eager to excel as a Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.

Clinical Rotation: Nurse Practitioner Student

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office:1201 Orient Rd, Tampa, fl 33619. Hours of completion total 240.

New Tampa OB/GYN: 14424 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, fl 33613. Hours of completion total 180.

Care One of Florida Urgent Care Center: 12220 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, fl 34613. Hours of completion total 180.

Pasco Clinic: 6340 Fort King Rd, Zephyrhills, fl 33542. Hours of completion total 180.

Work Experience:

Registered Nurse - Adult Step Down Intensive Care Unit

Tampa General Hospital

April 2015 To Present

Charge nurse for 18 bed unit with providing guidance to RN's and PCT.

Member of Nurse Leadership committee

Provide nursing care to adult patients of a step-down unit consisting of 18 beds.

Collaborates and participates with the manager in unit operations.

Exercises independent judgement and advanced clinical skills.

Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring intervention, formulates and communicates goals and directed plan of care; assures patient’s rights.

Assist patients in strength building toward a return to their home environment, ensuring readiness through health status monitoring and facilitation of treatment plans.

Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit.

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

Northside Hospital

January 2012 To April 2015

Assessed and analyzed the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner.

Completed assessments on all patients admitted within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.

Performed on-going assessments and documents according to policy and procedure.

Planned patient care on assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.

Directed, implemented and coordinated patient care activities on assigned unit to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and documents effectiveness of planned and implemented interventions and strategies in relation to the plan of care within time frames per policy/unit standards. Includes patient and family in the evaluation process.

Provided appropriate patient assessment and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g. age groups; patients of size; diagnosis-based).

Registered Nurse

Sun Terrace Rehabilitation Center

January 2011 To January 2012

Delegated and supervised appropriate patient care duties performed by LPN’s, Home Health Aides, and students.

Coordinated the activities of health team members to provide comprehensive care and continuity of services.

Punctual with returning pages and phone calls, with completing documentation, timeliness in arriving at meetings and for patient appointments.

Involved patient/family in the planning and implementation of care; prepares patient and/or family for changes in frequencies, transfer and/or discharge.

Reported changes in the patient’s status to the team, such as hospitalization, discharges, and physician appointments.

Notified patient’s physician of pertinent changes and discharge plans.

Demonstrated flexibility in accepting patient assignments.

Communicated on a daily basis with supervisor and/or office, including communication of schedule changes.

Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit

Florida Hospital Tampa

April 2010 To December 2010

Progressive Care serves all medical conditions and surgeries within a well-equipped and spacious unit featuring computerized documentation technology.

Based on the assessment and diagnosis, set measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient

Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care.

Prioritize and complete follow up assessments,

Evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed.

License Practical Nurse

Quest Incorporation Group Home

April 2006 To September 2009

Monitored basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition.

Changed dressings or inserting catheters.

Took patient histories and maintaining documentation.

Assisted with tests or procedures.

Provided personal care, such as helping with bathing and toileting.

License and Certifications:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC

License # APRN11004851

BLS American Heart Association. Expiration 7/31/21

ACLS American Heart Association. Expiration 7/31/21

Education:

South University

Master of Science in Nursing

Graduated June 2019

Honors: Cum Lauder (GPA: 3.8)

South University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduated June 2015

Fortis College

Associates Degree in Nursing

Graduated June 2010

Galen School of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Graduated June 2008

Wharton High School

High School Diploma

Graduated May 2004

Additional Skills:

Expertise: EMR/Microsoft office, word, excel and PowerPoint .

Bilingual in French, Creole and English

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