Caroline Tcheffo

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Bowie, MD *0720

Tel: 202-***-****

E-mail: adn9vn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A compassionate and motivated Family Nurse Practitioner looking for a full-time job opportunity. A challenging career opportunity that effectively utilizes my diverse experience in the field of nursing. I have gained two years of clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and 12 years of nursing experience in medical surgical nursing, case management and community-based nursing. I work in collaboration with a healthcare team to provide exceptional patient-centered and evidenced-based patient care. I enjoy teaching and educating patients and caregivers about the disease process, disease prevention and health promotion. I am ready and passionate about serving the community and I have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, punctual, people oriented and flexible.

Certifications:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Maryland Board of Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

Maryland Board of Nursing-Registered Nurse.

Education:

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Masters of Science in Nursing, 2018

Bowie State University,

Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2007

Professional Experience

Assured Access Medical Associates. 01/18/2021 - Present

CRNP

Perform comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations.

Perform yearly and employee physicals, administering PPD, flu shots, ordering blood work chest-x-ray and EKG monitoring.

Interpreting lab results and provide treatment in a timely manner

Monitoring patients with chronic and acute conditions and prescribing medications.

Follow-up blood work every three months and reconcile medications as needed.

Health screening for TB, sexually transmitted infections and providing treatments.

Recommend further treatment options and follow-up.

Provide referrals to other providers as needed.

Provide ongoing after care resources and information to patients and their families.

Ensure proper documentation of encounter notes in patient records within 24 hours.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed.

Educate patients and families on first line defense and prevention of exposure to covid 19 infection including wearing mask, physical distancing, proper handwashing techniques.

Monitoring for signs of covid 19 such as fever, sore throat, loss of taste and smell and diarrhea.

Education on self-quarantine procedure if above symptoms occur and to report to PCP.

Affordable Medical Care LLC

CRNP 01/7/19 – Present (As Needed)

Perform comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations. Health screening for diabetes, high blood pressure and sexually transmitted infections, healthy lifestyle nutritional assessments.

Perform urine dipsticks, stool cultures, order laboratory tests, interpret report and write prescriptions.

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric conditions such as cold, poison ivy, dermatitis, conjunctivitis and seasonal allergies.

Perform yearly health maintenance, annual physicals, administering PPD, QuantiFeron TB Gold test, flu shots and immunizations

Monitor patient status and response to treatment and make referral to specialty physicians for follow-up as needed.

Diagnose and treat adolescents with sexually transmitted and urinary tract infections.

Perform gynecological examinations including Pap smear and make referral to gynecologist for follow-up as needed.

Make frequent follow-up calls to patients with abnormal test results and provide treatment.

Councils and educate patients and caregivers on health promotion and disease prevention.

Provide compassionate, loving and dependable care to diverse population.

Collaborate with other members of the health care through patient conference

Work well in fast paced environment, dedicated to patients and families, reliable and dependable without supervision.

Wayne Medical Associates Inc. 3/19 – 2/11/2020

CRNP

Perform home calls and deliver care to patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and anemia and pain management. Perform initial health history and comprehensive physical examinations.

Manage patients with pacemaker, benign prostate hyperplasia, asthma, GERD, arthritis, pulmonary embolism and CVA.

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic conditions such as flu, colds, and seasonal allergies. Perform Medication reconciliation, polypharmacy and chronic medication management.

Notify pharmacy of any changes.

Treat acute conditions such as otitis media, strep throat, bronchitis, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.

Perform diagnostic test, interpret results, Prescribe all necessary medications and treatment.

Educate patient and family on the disease process, medication administration and proper diet, nutrition and health promotion practices.

Collaborate and communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, PT, OT and ST regarding patients’ condition.

Facilitate referrals to medical facilities and other healthcare professionals.

Ensure proper documentation of patient encounter in EMR.

Community Care Nursing Services/DC August 2016- January 2019 Care Manager and Review Nurse

Monthly audits including ongoing review of pediatric and adult clients’ medication administration record, physicians’ orders.

Responsible for the overall quality improvement and monitoring functions of the agency. Coordinates, organizes and directs the quality improvement and educational programs.

Ensures the review of documents, orders and any employee performance evaluation are performed in a timely manner.

Assurance that all ongoing education is provided in accordance to accepted Nurse Practice Act.

Generate Medication Administration Records (MARS) as needed for quality patient care. Coordination of patient care with Care Managers, Doctors and Pharmacy

Perform interview of prospective employees and hiring and orientation.

Continued in service education and training on infection control measures and clinical skills. Performs monthly supervisory home visits of nurses and home health aides.

Educating nurses on documentation issues and ensuring quality of care and compliance with HIPPA rules.

P.G County Department of Health July 2014 - August 2016

Registered Nurse

Perform comprehensive health assessments services to determine the level of care and referral services. Including physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments.

Provide medication administration, perform blood sugar checks and administering insulin.

Medication refill and reconciliation with the pharmacy.

Collaborate with providers, patients and family members to develop and implement the plan of care.

Assess homes for safety and recommend personal care aides and needed supplies.

Perform patient and family education and referral to community services.

Investigates patient and family complaints and incidents and provide resolution accordingly.

Provide patient and caregiver education and made frequent care calls to motivate patients with medication compliance.

Provide compassionate care and treat every patient with love, respect and dignity.

Perform each patient encounter in EMR.

St. Mary’s Health Center July 2010 - July 2014

Medical-Surgical

Provided acute and long-term care to pediatric patients’ with developmental delays and adults with chronic medical conditions.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care for a specific assigned group of patients on a medical surgical unit. Responsibilities included, caring for stepdown patients with higher acute needs, administering and titrating glycemic drips, starting IV’s, dressing and wound care, Foley insertions, administering blood and blood products, obtaining EKG’s, maintaining a safe environment, incorporating evidence based practice while providing nursing care.

Perform comprehensive assessments, report to physician, and administer medications and treatments.

Develop individualized patient-centered care plan

Provide care to patients with g-tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator.

Document interventions and treatment outcomes.

Educate patient and families on disease process, and health maintenance outcomes.

Provide patient assessments and evaluations. Attend and participates in staff meetings and provide education to staff. Maintain effective working relationships and serve patients with honesty and integrity. Ensures State and Federal regulations and standards are met.

Cherrydale Healthcare Center October 2007- June 2010

Registered Nurse

In charge of administering medications, wound care, catheterizations, urine and stool collection and monitoring patients with diabetes and monitor desired therapeutic outcomes.

Make daily rounds to observe and evaluate patients’ physical and emotional status and revise care plan accordingly.

Administer nutrition via gastrostomy tube and total parenteral nutrition.

Provide care to clients on gastrostomy tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator.

Assisted in scheduling doctor’s appointments.

Oriented and trained nurses including graduate nurses on special skill areas.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric and adult patients.

Responsible for delegating, observing, assessing and monitoring work flow.

Clinical Experience:

Connie Millstein CRNP Primary Care 8/26/17 - 11/12/2017

Med-Well Clinic 144 hours Adults

4729 Sellman Rd. Beltsville, MD

Dr. Eunice Okoro Mental Health 11/27/17 - 2/11/2018

Galaxy Medical Services 144 hours Pediatrics

3611 branch Avenue Temple Hills MD 20748

Dr. Sami Mufarrij OB/GYN 2/20/18 - 5/13/2018

7301 Hanover parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 144 hours Women’s Health

Connie Millstein CRNP Primary Care 6/8/18 - 8/13/18

Med-Well Clinic 144 hours Adults

4729 Sellman Rd. Beltsville, MD

Achievements

Employee of the month in 2009 and service excellence in 2011.

National Dean’s list 2001-2004

College Honor society 2001-2004

Walden Honor July, 2018

Nurse Sigma Theta Honor Society July, 2018

Golden Key International Honor Society July, 2018

References:

Dr. Ilupeju: 301-***-****

Vivian Umeugo PMHNP 240-***-****

Yvonne Endah FNP 513-***-****

Victorine Chi PMHNP 240-***-****

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