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Glenview, IL *****

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adp83f@r.postjobfree.com

Shruti Patel

OBJECTIVE

To practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse where I can provide preventative, comprehensive, collaborative, and holistic care to achieve optimal health and wellness.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago, Aug. 2009–May 2012 Chicago, IL

Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, May 2012

GPA 3.6/4.0

University of Illinois at Chicago, Aug. 2005–May 2007 Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2007

Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Dean’s List - GPA 3.5/4.0

Undergraduate Research Poster Awarded Third Place – “Music Therapy and Post-operative Pain Management”

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Med-Call Healthcare, Cimpar Covid19- Vaccination Team

October 2021-present Chicago, IL

Nurse Practitioner

Evaluation and management of patients presenting for testing, vaccination, or COVID-19 care as determined by physician staff.

Provide back up support for the medical assistant team, which includes all functions of a medical assistant.

Assist in the supervision of work and performance of clinic staff including reception, medical assistants, and other support staff, as instructed, including input for performance reviews and corrective action plans as needed.

Oversee and train new and existing staff.

Prepare and draw vaccines from vials.

Vaccinate patients.

Perform nasopharyngeal swabbing, blood drawing, taking blood pressure, oxygen saturation/pulse, and temperature

Set up and break down the vaccine site.

Maintain medical supplies inventory and perform preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.

Conduct consultations via phone, video, or asynchronously based on state telemedicine regulations

Provide care using our custom EHR: evaluating patient records, diagnosing, and prescribing medication, and making lifestyle recommendations

Follow best practices and company-specific policies for diagnosis and treatment

Answer patient questions related to their diagnosis and treatment

Comply with HIPAA and State-Specific Confidentiality and Privacy Rules for protection of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications

Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, facility policies, and federal, state, and local requirements.

Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Paragon Clinical March 2015-present Chicago, IL

Nurse Practitioner

Provide comprehensive health assessments, patient-centered care, differential diagnosis, and prescribing treatments under the protocols in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease in long term care facilities

Collaborate with other specialty services to enhance patient outcomes

Work autonomously and with interdisciplinary teams to meet the needs of patient care

Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury

Shifa Nephrology Jul 2014-present Chicago, IL

Nurse Practitioner

Round on primary and renal consult patients in acute, sub-acute, and long term facilities

Collaborate with other specialty services to enhance patient outcomes

Assess all patients individually and monitor vital signs, labs results, fluids status for electrolyte corrections and hemodialysis

Optimize treatment plan for each patient to facilitate discharge from facility to home

Educate patients and family on medical condition(s), possible treatment(s) and significance of complying with follow-up care/treatment

Integrate health promotion strategies to promote optimal health and wellness

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System Jul 2007-present Chicago, IL

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)

Accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned patient(s)

Prioritize and adjust to assignments in response to patient acuity, the needs of the patient, and unit environment

Support and educate patients, families, and significant others to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Integrate theoretical knowledge, evidence-based data, and current standards of care and clinical experience in the provision of patient care

Precept new staff members and nursing students

Care for patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, cardiac catherization, sepsis and/or multi-organ failure, surgical cases ranging from oral-facial to peripheral vascular cases

Certified and experienced in using Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump therapy, Impella, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Respond to hospital wide Number 1 Emergency, Rapid Response, and Condition H calls

Active member of Scheduling and Policy & Procedure Committees

NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Weiss Memorial Hospital, June - August 2011 Chicago, IL

Preceptor: Megan Sutton RN, MSN, ACNP (Inpatient Heart Failure and Inpatient/Outpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Participated in Collaborative Care Rounds on inpatient cardiology unit with multi-interdisciplinary team

Completed history & physicals, progress and consultations notes, and discharge summaries/planning

Observed coronary artery bypass graft surgery procedures

Worked with core-measures for heart failure (HF) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

Attended Medical Education Seminars

Managed inpatient and outpatient Cardio-thoracic surgery patients

Presented HF and AMI patient cases to HF/AMI Task Force Committee

Educated patients, families, nurses, and residents about evidence-based HF management, monitoring, and follow-up care

Performed chart reviews, patient/family interviews, and nursing home calls for HF and AMI admissions and readmissions

Collaborated with Vascular Surgery APN to provide comprehensive direct patient care management for inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery patient

Shadowed MSICU Clinical Nurse Specialist and assisted in creating Critical Care Registered Nurse practice review questions and revising mock open-heart surgical patient scenarios for nurses

Incorporated evidence-based practice in patient management

Enhanced new employee orientation material by incorporating diverse teaching techniques with the Nurse Educator

University of Chicago Hospital, August - December 2011 Chicago, IL

Preceptor: Jean Ridgeway NP, ACNP (Outpatient Hematology-Oncology Clinic)

Managed care in the following types of patients: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Myeloproliferative Disorders

Evaluated patients for acute changes in health

Monitored patient’s response to treatment(s)

Assessed patient’s eligibility into clinical trials

Learned efficient skills of making differential diagnoses

Preceptor: Beth Hurter NP, ACNP (Inpatient Stem-Cell Transplant Unit)

Rounded with Stem-Cell Transplant team on all inpatient leukemia and stem-cell transplant patients

Educated patients and/ or family on disease process and management

Obtained patient history and performed physical exams

Diagnosed, treated, and managed acute and chronic health problems

Consulted other healthcare team members in collaboration with physician(s)/ NP(s) to meet patient needs while ensuring continuity of care

Incorporated evidence-based practice in patient management

Learned efficient skills of making differential diagnoses

Hines Veterans Affairs, January – April 2012 Hines, IL

Preceptor: Evelyn Perez NP, ACNP (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)

Managed care in the following types of patients: cardiothoracic, ear-nose-throat, vascular, neurological, and general surgery

Presented patients on morning rounds, with patient status changes, and with new patient admissions

Diagnosed, treated, and managed acute and chronic health problems

Consulted other healthcare team members in collaboration with physician(s)/ NP(s) to meet patient needs while ensuring continuity of care and the utmost in patient satisfaction

Incorporated evidence-based practice in patient management

Managed post surgical care including ventilators, vasopressors, and central lines

Learned efficient skills of making differential diagnoses

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to facilitate hospitalization care and follow up

Educated patients and/ or family on disease process and management

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Experienced using Electronic Medical Records

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Thrive on working in challenging environment

Bilingual, English and Gujarati

CPR/ACLS certified, current

Registered Nurse & Acute Care Nurse Practitioner License, current

Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Team Leader and volunteer for American Heart Association Yearly Fundraising/Walk

REFERENCES Professional and personal references available upon request

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