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Sylvia Coleman, MSN, FNP-C
Sylvia Coleman
**** *** ***, ****** ** 71203
***********@*****.***
I.OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Family Nurse Practitioner position that enables me to utilize my skills and offers opportunity for professional development in a clinical, education, research, or administrative setting.
II.GOALS:
1.Secure employment as a nurse practitioner
2.Provide healthcare to families in a primary care setting, as well as, offering teaching in areas of health promotion, chronic disease management, and disease prevention.
3.Continually protect the well-being of the patients and the future of nursing.
III.CAREER SUMMARY:
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with 18-year experience as a Charge Nurse on a Telemetry/Med-Surgical unit with expertise in using high-tech equipment to measure life signs, dispense medication, and communicate with patients. 7-year experience as an LPN at 2 long term care facilities responsible for day-to day care of patients.
IV.MISSION/PHILOSOPHY:
Mission: To provide quality healthcare to individuals and families throughout the lifespan.
Philosophy: Health is a dynamic process which has variations throughout the lifespan.
V.EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner May 2020
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2003
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma May 1995
Louisiana Technical College, Ferriday, LA
VI.PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE:
Staff Nurse/Charge Telemetry/Med-Surg May 2018-Present
Ochsner LSU Medical Health-Monroe, Monroe, LA
A.Consult and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
B.Prepares and administers and record prescribed medications
C.Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment use on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
D.Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical tear members
E.Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment show adverse symptomology
F.Provides basic, bedside care
G.Prepares equipment and aides the physician during examination and treatment of patients
H.Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely
I.Makes assignment according to the needs of the patient and the capabilities of the staff
J.Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs
K.Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff
L.Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations
M.Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner
Staff Nurse/Charge Telemetry/Med Surg May 2013-May 2018
University Health Conway, Monroe, LA
A.Consult and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
B.Prepare and administers and records prescribed medications
C.Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment use on patients, and interprets and records electron displays
D.Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members
E.Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment show adverse symptomology
F.Provides basic, bedside care
G.Prepares equipment and aides the physician during examinations and treatments of patients
H.Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely
I.Makes assignment according to the needs of the patients and the capabilities of the staff
J.Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs
K.Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulation
L.Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner
Staff Nurse/Charge Med Surg August 2003-May 2013
E.A. Conway Medical Center, Monroe, LA
A.Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
B.Prepare, administer, and records prescribed medications
C.Follow order regarding wound care
D.Educate patients on surgical procedures
E.Records patients medical information and vital signs
F.Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and record electronic displays
G.Change dressings, inserts, catheters, start IVs
H.Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
I.Participate in discharge planning
J.Initiate patient education plan. Teaches patients and family members how to manage their illness/injury
Staff Nurse LPN February 2001-June 2003
Golden Doors Nursing Home, Winnsboro LA
A.Administer medications ordered to residents
B.Admit new residents
C.Assign and delegate duties to non-licensed nursing staff
D.Perform ongoing assessments of residents physical and mental health
E.Communicate with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic background
F.Work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments
G.Provide a full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
H.Make caring for the patient a priority while in the work setting and demonstrate customer service principles in all aspects of work
Staff Nurse LPN July 1995- February 2001
Plantation Minor Nursing Home, Winnsboro, LA
A.Administer medications ordered to residents
B.Admit new residents
C.Assign and delegate duties to non-licensed nursing staff
D.Perform ongoing assessments of residents physical and mental health
E.Communicate with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic background
F.Work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments
G.Provide a full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
H.Make caring for the patient a priority while in the work setting and demonstrating customer service principles in all aspects of work
VII.PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION:
AANP Certification Board Expires July 2025
Family Nurse Practitioner F07200827
Louisiana State Board of Nursing Expires January 2022
Registered Nurse RN107382
VIII.PROFESSIONAL CERTICATIONS:
American Heart Association Expires March 2022
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires May 2022
IX.PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS:
Louisiana State Nurses Association
Member 2019
X.FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIPS:
Spring 2020-Adult Primary Care/Pediatric Primary Care/Women’s Health
Advanced Health Management IV- 240 hours total for semester in clinical setting providing health care for clients of various ages across the life span. The focus includes monitoring and evaluation of quality health care practice, as well as integration of organizational systems and management guidelines
Sicily Island Medical Clinic, Sicily Island, LA/Wisner Medical Clinic, Wisner, LA
Clinical Preceptor: LaLisa Wade, DNP
Fall 2019-Adult Primary Care/Pediatric Primary Care
Advanced Health Management III- 194 hours total for semester in clinical setting proving health care management for infants, children, and adolescents to enhance the professional role competencies of the advance nurse practitioner and refine skills and knowledge in the management of wellness and illness states
Pediatric primary care site-86 hours in clinical setting
Family primary care ste-88 hours in clinical setting
Kid Med- 20 hours in clinical setting
Sicily Island Medical Clinic, Sicily Island, LA
Clinical Preceptor: LaLisa Wade, DNP
Summer 2019-Adult Primary Care/Women’s Health
Advanced Health Management II- 74 hours in clinical setting: make appropriate clinical judgments in the health care management of female clients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics; inclusive of puberty, child -bearing, and menopausal phases of women’s health. Emphasis on preventing, monitoring, and provide varies procedures such as pap smear, pelvic exam, and STD treatment as warrant
Caddo Parish Health Unit, Shreveport LA
Clinical Preceptor: Tammy Trainer, FNP
Spring 2018-Adult Primary Care
Advanced Health Management I- 102 hours total for semester, assessment, diagnosis and treatment including experience in management, patient care, and coordination of services
Primary care site- 96 hours in clinical setting
EKG interpretation- two hours in clinical setting
Radiology interpretation- four hours in clinical setting
Sicily Island Medical Center, Sicily Island, LA
Clinical Preceptor: LaLisa Wade, DNP
Fall 2018-Adult Primary Care
Advanced Health Assessment – 48 hours in the clinical setting, integrate knowledge from the sciences and current research in the assessment and management of primary health care needs of adult and geriatric clients
Sicily Island Medical Center, Sicily Island, LA
Clinical Preceptor: LaLisa Wade, DNP
XI.NP SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND GOALS:
Family Nurse Practitioner:
Scope of Practice
Contribute to the development of family advanced practice nursing through evidence-based practice, leadership, policy, and education. Integrate relationships between social, cultural, political, and economic issues and health care delivery for patients throughout their lifespan and their families.
Goals
A.Secure employment as a nurse practitioner
B.Provide healthcare to families in a primary care setting, as well as, offering teaching in areas of health promotion, chronic disease management, and disease prevention
C.Continually protect the well-being of the patients and the future of nursing
XII.RESEARCH:
Concept Analysis of Wellness
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
Research Day, April 2019
“Coping and Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Chronically Ill Persons
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
XIII.SKILLS/ABILITES/MARKETABLE QUALITIES:
A.Compassion and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills
B.Critical thinking and reasoning skills
C.Confident in utilizing current skills and knowledge base in the clinical setting
D.Commitment to provide quality care through evidence-base practice
E.Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate healthcare team to provide top quality patient care
F.Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Work, Power Point, and Epic
G.Skilled in IV therapy and physical exams
H.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
I.Dependable
XIV.AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/COMMUNITY SERVICES:
A.Walk in the Word Health Fair, Monroe, LA October 2019
B.Back to School Health Fair and Drive, Wisner, LA August 2019
C.Physical Day, Ruston, LA May 2019
D.Breast Cancer Screening, Grambling, LA October 2018
E.Grambling School of Nursing Community Promotion October 2018
XV.PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:
Victor Kwentoh, BSN, RN
2102 Gary St.
Winnsboro, La. 71295
Jared Mayo, BSN, RN
203 Stubbs Vinson Rd.
Monroe, La., 71203
Ylonda Jones, BSN, RN
307 Roy Dr.
Monroe, La. 71203