Nurse Practitioner Spokane

Location:

Fairview, BC, V5Z 1K7, Canada

Posted:

January 24, 2022

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IRENE A. GIELEN, FNP MSN

MOBILE: 360-***-**** 1920 H. STREET, VANCOUVER, WA 98663 *********@*****.*** EDUCATION

MSN Gonzaga University, Family Nurse Practitioner focus 8/2018 – 12/2021 Graduated Sigma Delta Chi-at-Large

Clinical Instructor: Laurie Dahl

Advisor: Dana Jacobson

FNP MSN didactic clinical hours: 686 hours

BSN Concordia University, Nursing degree 1/2008 – 5/2010 Portland, OR

AA Chemeketa Community College, Transfer degree 6/1999 – 6/2004 Salem, OR

HONORS AND AWARDS

Creek Award pin 4/2021

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Customers and colleagues recognizing exceptional excellence Sigma Global Nursing Excellence Masters Graduate of Nursing studies Delta Chi-at-Large Chapter 5/2020

Awarded honor society in nursing excellence in obtaining 3.5 or greater grade point average. Graduate Student Scholarship 11/2020

Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University scholarship award recipient.

CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE

Family Medicine at The Vancouver Clinic, Battleground, WA 8/2021 - 11/2021 Precepted with Ms. Muksarin Bohling PA-C Older adult chronic illnesses clinic rotation

• Care to patients of all ages, focusing on pediatric and geriatric clients, assessments with diagnostics, growth chart reviews, HIV medication management, HPV/STI preventive teaching, health care management and prevention. Family Medicine at Legacy Medical Group, Mt. Angel, OR 5/2021 - 8/2021 Precepted with Mr. Dan Hyde FNP MSN Older adult chronic illnesses clinic rotation

• Care to patients in community all of ages and co-morbidities, focusing on chronic care management of mental health and chronic disease management such as diabetes, hypertension, neurological and musculoskeletal management. 2

Internal Medicine at The Vancouver Clinic, Vancouver WA 1/2021 - 5/2021 Precepted with Ms. Rebecca Keir PA-C Gender/GYN care clinic rotation

• Care to patients of all ages, focusing on gender care clients, assessments with diagnostics, prevention of chronic disease care and management, HIV care and medication management, HPV/STI preventive health care teaching with medication management.

Oncology at St. John Medical Center, Longview, WA 6/2020 - 1/2021 Precepted with Ms. Stephanie Roberts PA-C Specialty care clinic rotation

• Oncological treatment and diagnostic care management to adult patients in community with co-morbidities, focusing on management of oncology treatment side- effects and disease process.

Internal Medicine at Legacy Medical Group, Camas, WA 8/2020 - 12/2020 Precepted with Dr. Brent Cooper FNP DNP Pediatric care clinic rotation

• Care to patients of all ages, focusing on pediatric and geriatric clients, assessments with diagnostics, growth chart reviews, HIV medication management, HPV/STI preventive teaching and preventive health care management. Urgent Care Clinic at Kaiser Permanente, Keizer, OR 1/2020 - 3/2020 Precepted with Dr. Eugene Somphone Urgent care clinic rotation

• Care in urgent visits such as: Suturing, splinting, hemorrhoidectomy, imaging interpretation of ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, ECG readings, lab results and medication medical care management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Legacy Health Cancer Institute, OHSU Knight Collaboration, Vancouver, WA Oncology Certified Infusion/Triage/Relief Charge RN, OCN, CBCN 2/2017 - current Administered a variety of therapeutic chemotherapy/immunotherapy infusions to community adult population with various chronic, acute and/or oncology disease processes. Follow through with the internal and external clinic physician orders for all IV infusions and oral medications. Ongoing infusion and triage assessments and education to patients and staff regarding medication precautions, adherence and side effect management. Biological scientific knowledge and proficiency in drug infusions, oral medications and symptom side effect management. Expertise in emergency medical management in allergic reactions to a variety of infusions. Oncology Nurse Certified and Breast Care Nurse Certified through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Strong leadership skills in relief charge, triage and infusion.

The Vancouver Clinic, Infusion Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Vancouver, WA Infusion Oncology RN, OCN, CBCN 9/2014 - 2/2017

Administrations of various therapeutic immunotherapies and chemotherapies to adult patient population. Patient teaching, education and assessment prior to infusions. Continuous education throughout patient experience in clinic regarding adherence, medication precautions and management. Precise and continued follow through with the internal and 3

external clinic physician orders for a variety of infusion medications from prophylactic injections to biotherapy to multiple chemotherapy drug infusions with premedication infusion administration. Scientific knowledge and expertise in a variety of chemotherapy medications, infusions and oral medications side effects. Assessment of patients in emergent situations. Licensed in emergency medications usage and assessments. Oncology Nurse Certified and Breast Care Nurse certification through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. The Oregon Clinic, Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic, Portland, OR Infusion /Triage RN 10/2012 - 9/2014

Responsible for rotations in duties in the infusion center, triage, procedure pre-op calls, floor RN duties and special projects. Initiated and administered a variety of infusion medications per provider’s order(s). Triaged patients by phone or in person. Assessed patients for procedure readiness via education teach back. Assisted physicians with Immunomodulator medication management for patients with IBS or autoimmune hepatitis. Assisted clinic hepatologist providers to obtain certification as a patient centered medical home provider. Willamette Surgery Center, Outpatient Clinic, Salem, OR Pre-Op/PACU RN 10/2010 - 10/2012

Administered conscious sedation via physician orders to patients for endoscopic procedures. Provided education on a variety of procedures, post-surgical precautions and pain management to patients and family in pre-op and recovery. Intravenous care management. Authorized drug refills per physician orders. Prepared and collected blood and tissue specimens for laboratory testing. Monitored pre-op and post-op patients prior to surgery and after anesthesia. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for clients with total shoulder surgeries. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews. Coordinated quality improvement activities to identify RN performance areas for improvement and job satisfaction goals.

Providence Health System, Long-term care and Cardiology, Portland, OR CNA II/Certified Medication Aide/Cardiology RN 4/2004 - 10/2010 Delivered high-quality and compassionate care to local community. Performed nursing care to patients with chronic and acute health co-morbidities. Monitored post-op patients, set up PCA/fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orientations patients and family members to units. Managed discharge care instructions to post-operative patients. Assessed, ordered, obtained and interpreted lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds and ECGs. Provided patient assessments under strict time constraints. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Provided palliative care to clients as needed. Encouraged strong liaisons between clients, staff and physicians. PROCEDURES AND SKILLS

• Comprehensive head to toe physical exams with focused patient history

• Interpretation of laboratory results, ECG tracings, and radiographic imaging

• Preventative care office procedures for clients of all ages 4

• Fluorescein and slit lamp eye examinations

• Microscopic examination of wet mounts, urine sediment and cultures

• Anticoagulation medication management

• Laceration repairs (suture, staples)

• Bursa and joint steroid injections

• Cryotherapy, venipunctures, skin biopsies and excisions

• Insertion/removal of birth control implant (Nexplanon) and education

• Pap smears, STI testing and cultures

• Endometrial biopsies and post procedure care management education

• Pharmacological education and medication care management

• Practiced whole person care to clients of all ages

• Prevention of chronic disease through use of motivational interviewing PATIENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• HPV and other vaccine education to patients and their parents

• Pediatric growth charts and what to expect information to parents and patients

• Preventive care management and preventive procedure education

• Mental health care management

• Relaxation exercises and sleep hygiene patient care practices

• Post procedural at home care and management of possible side effects

• Chronic pain care management and techniques

• Patient teaching on chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens and side-effects

• Moving beyond the fear of disease re-occurrence patient teaching and guidance 5

• Breast care mammograms, biopsies, surgical lumpectomy and mastectomy expectations and at home care management

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Advanced Registered Nurse Provider, licensure and certification pending upon passing FNP exam for both Washington and Oregon states.

Registered Nurse RN, licensed in Washington and Oregon states - current. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP), certification from American Heart Association - current

Basic Life Support (BLS), certification from American Heart Association - current PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Bone Health TeleECHO seminar

Online Webinars – 7/2021 - 12/4/2021 – 3 CE hours

Bone health management in chronic diseases such as endocrine disorders, thyroid disorders, MGUS and multiple myeloma. Current treatment guidelines for bone health. 16th Annual Pacific Northwest Excellence in Breast and Gynecologic Care conference Legacy Health, Portland, OR – 10/29/2021 – 5 CE hours Conference on education and treatment of endometrial cancer, genetics today, psychosocial impact of COVID on treatment therapies, and changes in treatment due to pandemic. Suturing and splinting training

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – 6/5/2021 – 4 CE hours Splinting of common orthopedic fractures for upper and lower extremities Nexplanon placement and IUD certification training Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA – 6/5/2021 – 4 CE hours Insertion and placement of birth control with certification Advanced Oncology Nurse Practice education for certification Online webinar from ONS – 12/2020 – 7/2021 – 33.2 CE hours Prevention and diagnosis, treatments, professional practice, quality of life issues, symptom management and palliative care management.

Suturing: Basic Wound Closure

ACE Continuing Education, Vancouver, WA – 8/9/2020 – 5 CE hours Common suturing and basic wound care management practice SW Washington Community Health Summit 2019: Understanding Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain Management

Clark College, Vancouver, WA – 11/6/2019 – 3 CE hours Information regarding the current opioid crisis, education on opioid use disorder as a chronic disease, biopsychosocial understanding of chronic pain, use of naloxone/Narcan, Suboxone, physical therapy and other therapeutic approaches to pain management. Mt. Hood ONS Symposium from Gyne to Heinie Urogenital to Colorectal Cancers Portland, OR - 9/21/2019 – 8 CE hours

Conference on enhanced recovery protocol for gynecological surgeries, mysteries of gut microbiome, caregiver burnout, head and neck cancer updates, GI screening oncology practice changes and palliative care panel information. Trauma Informed Practice Training

Vancouver, WA – 12/1/2016 – 8 CE hours

Training caregivers and medical staff to recognize trauma, behaviors related to trauma and abuse. Understanding conflict and conflict resolution. Traumatic counseling sessions and healing training to caregivers of patients suffering from trauma or traumatic events. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2019 - present Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) of Washington State, 2018 - present Nurses Service Organization (NSO), 2016 - present

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), 2013 - present

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Vancouver, WA 2014 – present, assistance with a variety of community outreach projects throughout the years from helping families with cooked meals, delivering reading materials to inmates, and homeless camp supply distribution.

Hudson’s Bay High School, Vancouver, WA 2014-2018 – secretary to football parent meets: Activities involved volunteering to deliver meals to disenfranchised players, jersey laundering, and selling of variety of goods to benefit disenfranchised team players and their families.

West Van Youth group, Vancouver, WA - 2012-2016, parent / group meetings to discuss prevention of drug use in local youth in community. Discovery Middle School, Vancouver, WA - 2012-2014, organization of a variety of PTA meets and functions regarding raising funds for students and school events planning. 7

Agape Bible Church, Portland, OR - 2010, organization of blood pressure and blood sugar fair, advising clients on blood pressure readings and preventive measures to help lower blood pressure and blood sugars.

Concordia University Vaccine clinic, Portland, OR - 2009, administered H1N1 and flu vaccines to university students.

HIV Day Center, Portland, OR - 2008, distribution of meals, foot pedicures and haircuts to clients at the day center.

LANGUAGES

Russian: Intermediate to fluent listener, speaker, reading and writing COMPUTER SKILLS

Applications: Epic, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, plus other various office computer software and hardware.

Computer operating systems: Mac OS and Microsoft Windows HOBBIES

Community volunteering activities, application of continuing education and a competitive online player in Tetris and Sudoku. Enjoy reading, gardening, cooking, vegan / keto baking, urban hiking, cycling, power workouts, yoga and Pilates. 8

REFERENCES

Ms. Honey Newton, FNP

FNP MSN/DNP Instructor

Gonzaga University

502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258

Phone: 406-***-****

Email: ******@*******.***

Mr. Chris Brieze

Oncology Clinic Manager

Legacy Cancer Institute

700 NE 87th Ave Ste. 360, Vancouver, WA 98664

Phone: 360-***-****