CRINELA FICA TODEA (WEDEL), DNPc, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, NP-C
734-***-**** ********@*****.***
Relocation address: 6422 Warren Point Court, Alexandria, VA 22315
Current address: *** ****** ******, ***ndotte, MI 48192
NURSE PRACTITIONER – ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER
Bringing wide-ranging rigorous professional skills to continue excellence and consistently deliver high quality competent care in a fast-paced environment.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT AND SUMMARY
27 years of combined healthcare experience in outpatient and inpatient settings
17 years of experience as an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
10 years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
16 years of teaching experience as a nurse educator for continuing education classes, precepting, community education, and consulting
PERFORMANCE PROFILE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Provided direct patient care for a population very similar to those in most urban primary care clinics and urgent care centers for 17 years
Treated acute and chronic medical conditions in the clinic and hospital for 17 years
Obtained a relevant health and medical history for adult populations for 17 years
Performed and documented history and physical examinations and consultations for internal medicine in the hospital for 17 years
Conducted preventive screening procedures based on age and history of the adult population in the clinic
Identified and prescribed appropriate non-pharmacological agents and pharmacological medications including narcotics for primary care and internal medicine for 17 years
Identified needs of patients and families as a result of the evaluation and data collected
Provided office-based treatment for opioid use disorders for one year
Ordered and interpreted screening and diagnostic procedures and tests including EKG, CXR, PFT, ABI, ear scan, bladder scan, laboratory analyses, and radiology testing for the last 17 years
Performed PAP smears for female patients in the primary care clinic for 17 years
Performed intraarticular joint injections for 12 years
Completed annual Health Risk Assessment (HRA) forms for adult patients
Completed Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) documents for adult patients on applicable medical conditions
Performed telemedicine visits for the outpatient clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic
Educated and counseled patients and families on relevant medical conditions, treatment options, diet, exercise, screening tests, and preventative medicine for 17 years
Discussed advance healthcare directives, code status, and organ and tissue donation with patients and families for the last 17 years in the clinic and hospital
Made appropriate referrals to both healthcare professionals and community agencies
Collaborated with primary care physicians and specialty providers on a routine basis
Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated patient education tools, flyers, and clinic forms
Planned hands-on day-to-day coordination and arranged assistance with the oversight of the outpatient internal medicine clinic for the last 15 years
Conducted weekly comprehensive reviews in the internal medicine clinic by evaluating medical records and billing claims and made important recommendations for all of the providers on appropriate evidence-based changes on documentation for quality improvement in health care for the last 7 years
Conducted monthly patient record reviews and developed diagnosis gaps reports for the last 7 years
Saved money for the clinic by improving efficiency and enhancing effectiveness of the clinical documentation for the last 7 years
Inspected and monitored the meaningful use performance for all of the providers in the clinic for the last 3 years
Developed and presented continuing education classes for registered nurses for 16 years
Continuously improved the clinical quality of patient care provided in the clinic and hospital settings
Conducted extensive coordination of care efforts with other specialties in the clinic and hospital settings
Maintained updated continuing education classes required by state and national governing boards
Continued nursing education through various specialty certifications during entire professional career
CORE COMPETENCIES
Standards and Quality of Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Patient Safety
Clinical Improvement
Values and Ethics
Teambuilding and Leadership
Critical Thinking
Multitasking
Creativity
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
Motivation and Energy
Commitment and Reliability
Determination and Resilience
Pride and Integrity
Productivity and Economy
Systems and Procedures
EDUCATION
Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, DNP– current student and doctoral candidate expecting to graduate in December 2021
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, MSN-December 2004, BSN-May 2003, Post Master Teaching Certificate in Nursing Education-December 2005
Wayne County Community College, Downriver Campus, Taylor, Michigan, Human Resource Specialist Certificate – May 2014
Schoolcraft Community College, Livonia, Michigan, Associate in Applied Science - May 2001
Carol Davila Nursing College, Romania, ASN - September 1997
Nursing Professional College, Romania, Nursing Diploma Higher Level - 1996
Nursing High School, Romania, Nursing Diploma Lower Level – 1993
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
SAMHSA Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) 2000 Waiver MAT Training – July 2020
Research Integrity Training for Human Subjects Research – November 2015 and July 2020
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, yearly 2013 – 2017
Minor procedures – April 2011
Joint injections – March 2009
Chest x-ray interpretation – March 2006
Basic suturing – March 2006
I.V. Therapy: The Ins and Outs – June 1999
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Nurse Practitioner license in Michigan, April 2005-present and Registered Nurse license in Michigan, December 2002– present
Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia, July 2020 – present and Registered Nurse license in Virginia, July 2020-present
Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland, September 2020-present and Registered Nurse license in Maryland, October 2020-present
Nurse Practitioner license in DC, October 2020 – present and Registered Nurse license in DC, October 2020 – present
Nurse Practitioner certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), February 2005 – present
Nurse Practitioner certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), March 2005 – present
Registered Nurse license in Indiana, August 2010 - present
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license, June 2005 – present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) license, January 2021 – present
Basic Life Support (BLS) license, May 1999 – present
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certificate - awarded June 2002
Nurse Practitioner liability insurance, 2005 - present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Internal Medicine Private Practice of Satinder Kumar Aggarwal, MD, Taylor and River Rouge, Michigan, February 2005 – present; Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, outpatient clinic, full-time 40 hours/week
Beaumont Taylor Hospital, Taylor, Michigan, 2005 – present; Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Beaumont Dearborn Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan, 2005 – present; Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Beaumont Bone and Joint Institute (Skilled Rehabilitation Center), Taylor, Michigan, 2008 – present; Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Beaumont Traumatic Brain Injury, Taylor, Michigan – Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Vibra Hospital (Long Term Acute Care Hospital), Taylor, Michigan, 2014 – present, Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Select Specialty Hospital (Long Term Acute Care Hospital), Wyandotte, Michigan, 2006 – 2018, Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Wyandotte, Michigan, 2005 – 2018, Nurse Practitioner, inpatient medical rounds
Municipal Hospital, Orastie, Romania, January 1995 – September 1997, Charge Registered Nurse for Emergency Department, full-time 40 hours/week
Municipal Hospital, Orastie, Romania, January 1994 – January 1995, Staff Registered Nurse for Medical- Surgical ICU for hospital float pool, full-time 40 hours/week
CONSULTING
Speaker’s Bureau at Oakwood Healthcare System, Michigan, 2008 – 2014, Nurse Practitioner Educator and Consultant
Speaker’s Bureau at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, 2007 – 2009, Nurse Practitioner Educator and Consultant
Guest Speaker at American Association of University Women (AAUW) throughout Michigan, 2010 – 2015, Nurse Practitioner Educator and Consultant
TEACHING
Schoolcraft Community College, Livonia, Michigan, 2008 – 2012, Nurse Practitioner Educator for nursing continuing education classes
PRECEPTING
South University, Novi Campus, Michigan, 2019, Clinical Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner student
PANELIST
Adult Nurse Practitioner Standard Setting Study Panelist for the American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2009, Silver Spring, Maryland - served on a national panel of 10 expert nurse practitioners to set the passing score on the Adult Nurse Practitioner national examination
Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Panelist for the Oakwood Healthcare System, 2012 – 2013, Michigan, Ortho University Joint Class 101 - served on a panel of 4 joint experts with Orthopedic Surgeon, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, and Physical Therapist for 6 community education events for patients
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Senior Director AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch, 2011 - 2013
President AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch, 2010 - 2011
oCommittee Chair for Scholarship Guidelines
oCommittee Chair for Policies and Procedures
oCommittee Chair for By-Laws
oCommittee Chair for Job Descriptions
oCommittee Member for Scholarship Awards
oCommittee Member for Branch Awards
oCommittee Member for Branch Foundation
Co-President AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch, 2009 - 2010
Co-VP of programs AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch, 2009 - 2010
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATIONS
Developed and presented continuing education classes for registered nurses at Schoolcraft Community College and Oakwood Healthcare System in Michigan
Provided education on various internal medicine and primary care topics including Women and Alzheimer Dementia; Dementia Care and Caregiver Burden; Practical Aspects of Exelon Patch; Lipid Disorders; Thyroid Disease; Osteoporosis; Pain Management; Migraines and Other Headaches; Get the Most from Your Doctor’s Visit; Understanding Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests; Scleroderma and Digestive Wellness; Allergic Rhinitis; Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness; Overactive Bladder; Fibromyalgia; Pressure Ulcers; Cultural Diversity; Nurse Practitioners: Roles, Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Authority, and Hospital Privileges; Differences Among Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistants
EDUCATIONAL FLYER DEVELOPMENT
Developed educational flyers for an elementary school on West Nile Virus, Head Lice, and First Aid Kit
RESEARCH
An Educational Intervention to Promote Bone Health and Prevent Osteoporosis: Doctoral Research Project, Madonna University, Michigan, April 2021
Evaluation of Consumers’ Satisfaction and Perception of Learning about Quality of Care Using the Internet: Master’s Research Project, Wayne State University, Michigan, August 2004
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS
Skilled in using Epic, eClinicalWorks, and HMS Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Proficient in utilizing Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Certificate of Computer Training, ACCESS Employment and Training Division, Dearborn, Michigan, 8 weeks, April - May 1998
AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Nursing Scholarship from St. Vincent School of Nursing, Toledo, Ohio, 2017
Sigma Theta Tau - International Honor Society of Nursing, October 2003 - present
Manchester Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, February 2005
Golden Key International Honor Society, March 2002 – December 2005
Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars, March 2002 – December 2005
American Association of University Women: Michigan Young Leader Award-May 2012, Michigan Named Grant Award-May 2011
Student of the Week Award while in school
Dean’s List every semester while in school
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP), May 2003 – present
American Association of University Women (AAUW), September 2008 – present
National Organization for Women (NOW), April 2011 – present
National Student Nurses Association while in school
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Community Health Fair for hypertension screening and diabetes screening for indigent population, River Rouge, Michigan, August 2009
Volunteered for fundraisers intended for scholarships on behalf of AAUW Wyandotte Downriver Branch, Michigan, 2008 – 2013
Volunteered for Toys for Tots in the Downriver Area, 2010 - 2020
Volunteered for soup kitchen and fund raising at St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church, Troy, Michigan, 1997 - 2011
Volunteered for soup kitchen and fund raising at The Ascension of Our Lord Romanian Orthodox Monastery, Detroit, Michigan, 2001 - 2011
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Health Fair for hypertension screening, Daimler Chrysler Mack Engine Plant I, Detroit, Michigan, February 2007
Health Fair for hypertension screening, Daimler Chrysler Mack Engine Plant II, Detroit, Michigan, January 2007
March of Dimes Walk America for Healthier Babies, 10 K walk fundraiser, Michigan, yearly from April 2005 to April 2009
MEDIA COVERAGE
Newspaper article featured for National Women’s History Month honoring personal and professional achievements published in The News Herald, Michigan, March 2010
Newspaper articles regarding leadership for AAUW published in The News Herald, Michigan, May 2009 – May 2012
Newspaper articles regarding leadership for AAUW published in The Downriver Review, Michigan, May 2009 – May 2012
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARENESS
Active member in the International Student Group at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 2001 - 2005
Active member in the International Student Ministries at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 2001 - 2005
Active member in the International Conversation Forum at Schoolcraft Community College, Livonia, Michigan, 1998 - 2001
Visited 33 states in the USA
Visited 29 countries in the world
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Read, write, and speak fluently
oEnglish
oRomanian
IMMUNIZATIONS AND TESTING
COVID-19, annual Seasonal Influenza, annual skin PPD, MMR, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Pneumococcal Adult, Meningococcal Conjugate, Rabies, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, 2009 H1N1 Influenza, Varicella Immune
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Traveling
Photography