PRATIVA’S RESUME

Prativa N Bhandari, APRN, FNP-C

West Haven, UT

Contact: 843-***-****

Email: adn05x@r.postjobfree.com

Highly motivated and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with six plus years of experience as a Nurse and one and half years of working experience as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner and one year of experience as a public health nurse. Worked solely in the clinic providing best quality patient care and improve patient outcomes through holistic care approach. Specialized in family medicine and knowledgeable about the health promotion, prevention, and disease management.

Education:

MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner

Texas Women’s University, Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Manmohan Memorial College, Kathmandu, Nepal

Relevant Clinical Experience:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Sep 2018- Feb 2020

Bear Creek Pediatric Clinic

Full- Time 40hrs/week

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Sole nurse practitioner worked to manage complex acute and chronic medical conditions and psychiatric illness in the clinic and via telephone.

Determined health problems via history taking and physical examinations, document the findings, treat the patient, refer to the specialists as appropriate, and provide follow-up.

Capable to diagnose and treat medical/psychiatric problems, prescribe medications, and provide appropriate plan of care in the clinical settings and via telephone.

Experienced in managing acute and chronic medical problems and psychiatric illness.

Knowledgeable in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric/medical problems and worked closely with consultant psychiatric providers.

Performed Annual Medical Assessment to both healthy and ill patients.

Knowledgeable on managing various chronic and acute comorbidities in different age groups.

Collaborating with multi-disciplinary team such as psychiatrist, consultant Gastroenterologist, Neurologist, orthopedist, surgeon, optometry, audiology, nutritionist etc.

Skillful to do case presentation to interdisciplinary team through root cause analysis to provide person-centered care.

Educated patients about health promotion, prevention, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills.

Consulted with supervising physician as necessary.

Knowledgeable to work on different age groups.

Obtained patients’ history and performed assessment via observation, interview, and physical examination.

Possess Prescription Authority.

Knowledgeable in ordering screening and diagnostic labs, imaging, interpreting data, prescribing medications, and making referral as appropriate.

Proficient electronic health record system.

Provided highest quality of care to patients following evidence-based practice for improved patient outcomes.

Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications.

Excellent communication skills required for care coordination with family member and with acute care providers.

Great teamwork abilities. Able to acclimate in any kind of environment and expert on developing trustworthy relationship with patient, family, and team members.

Ability to work independently and be flexible in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Obtained patient history and performed assessment via observation, interview, and physical examination.

Trained and educated the medical and nurse practitioner students regarding the patient care.

Registered Nurse Dec 2015-Sep 2018

TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas

Provided comprehensive assessment, monitoring the treatment plans and care, patient/family education and discharge planning.

Proficient in Electronic Health Record.

Successful in achieving improved patient outcomes by conducting multiple quality improvement projects such as fall prevention and dementia behavior management.

Performed pressure ulcer risk using the Braden scale and wound care including wound vac.

Collaborated with various disciplinaries such as LVN, nursing assistant, physical therapist, and speech therapist to improve patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse Oct 2012-July 2013

Vosswood Nursing Center, Houston, TX

Conducted fall risk assessment, planning, and documenting appropriate strategies to reduce the fall and fall related injuries significantly.

Performed admission-discharge procedures & post discharge resident phone follow-up.

Performed different nursing procedures like wound care, suturing, blood glucose monitoring, and educating regarding diabetes.

Registered Nurse Mar 2012- Aug 2012

Sandpiper Rehab and Nursing, Mt Pleasant

Collaborated with the physician regarding patients’ medical condition, necessary procedures, and health teaching.

Performed admission-discharge procedures & post discharge resident phone follow-up.

Performed resident and family counseling.

Performed Foley catheter placement, IV cannula placement, use of infusion pump, and medicine administration.

Program Coordinator, Instructor, and Preceptor Dec 2009- Nov 2010

Nepal Polytechnic Institute, Nepal

Conducted public health programs in the rural areas of Nepal with the students about promotion, prevention, and treatment of communicable and infectious diseases such as Hep C, Dengue, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and Infectious Diarrhea.

Worked closely with the community and the local health care staffs to manage the public health emergencies.

Educated regarding the importance of immunization and vaccination and was able to increase the immunization rate by 10% in the community than the previous year

Supervised/monitored PCL students at clinical sites for dressing, tube feeding, tracheostomy care, Foley catheter placement, bed side care, and medical administration.

Taught and evaluated post certified level (PCL) nursing student’s progress in classroom and clinical.

Collaborated with the campus chief to ensure clinical skill and proficiency of the students.

Worked with different health authorities for various clinical placements for the students.

Community Services

Nurse Practitioner Student Volunteer

NRG studio during Hurricane Harvey, Houston, Texas

Register Nurse Volunteer

Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina

Nursing Licenses and Certificates

• AANP Certification Number # F08180276. Issued on 08/06/2018, expires on 08/05/2023.

• Family Nurse Practitioner License, Texas APRN License Number # AP138705. Issued on 09/04/2018, expires on 02/28/2022.

• Registered Nurse License, Texas, License Number # 830987. Issued on 02/01/2013, expires on 02/28/2022.

• NPI # 161*******

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association. Issued on 05/12/2021, expires on 05/01/2023.

Researches

Effectiveness of Triptans in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches and Associated Symptoms.

Risk Factors Associated with Uterine Prolapse.

References

Michael Mistric, Associate Clinical Professor/APRN Coordinator TWU, Phone: 713-***-****. Email: adn05x@r.postjobfree.com

Beenish Momin, APRN, FNP, Bear Creek Pediatric Clinic. Phone: 832-***-****. Email adn05x@r.postjobfree.com

Prasanna Basnet, DNP, APRN, FNP, Austin State Supported Living Center/Texas Health and Human Service. Phone: 512-***-****. Email: adn05x@r.postjobfree.com

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