Nurse Practitioner Family

VIMALABEN PATEL, MSN, FNP

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CAREER SUMMARY

A dedicated, demonstrated results-oriented, innovative Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with expertise in prevailing Teleheath, Urgent care, Allergy, dialysis, ICU settings, acute and chronic patient care. Now seeking to join as the APRN to make a positive contribution to your healthcare team.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – College of Nursing, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 2005

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

[FNP-BC] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – AANP Accredited Board exam passed Exp- 8/2024

[CDS] Controlled Dangerous Substances Exp- 9/2022

[DEA] Drug Enforcement Administration Exp- 3/2023

[APN and RN] – States of New Jersey Exp- 5/2023 [CNN] Certified Nephrology Nurse – Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Exp- 5/2022

[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. 5/2022

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Internal Medicine – Dr.Jayesh Patel, Yogi Medical Care (Jersey City, NJ) Total Hours: 500

Pediatrics – Dr. Aradhana Rajkumar, Morris Pediatric Care (Parsippany, NJ) Total Hours: 125

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner (Telehealth) : Vanguard Medical Group Oct 2020-Present

Remotely triage, diagnose and treat patients via online platform, including: proactively providing medical and wellness education, diagnosing and treating patients, including recommending suitable treatment plans and considering cost-effective treatment modalities.

Providing a positive experience in telemedicine interactions, including quality of care recommended and tone / messaging with which care is delivered.

Provides medical care to patients of all ages with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

Nurse Practitioner : Center for Asthma and Allergy (Edison, NJ) Jun 2020-Present (Part Time)

Obtain history and perform a physical examination to determine patient health status.

Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.) and educate patients and their family members

Perform Environmental and food allergy testing as per patient condition.

Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases by prescribing medications and Immunotherapy treatment.

Maintain accurate records and oversee patients’ overall health.

Nurse Practitioner (Urgent care- New Jersey) May 2020-October 2020

Provides medical care to patients of all ages with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations and the counseling of patients towards compliance with treatment.

Order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret results accordingly.

Perform therapeutic procedures such as incision and drainage, splinting, suturing, infection management and wound care.

Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to assess medical conditions.

Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and, moreover, deliver continuity of care (including referral of patients to specialists and to other relevant patient care components, as medically necessary and appropriate).

Regularly communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information.

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Charge Dialysis Nurse, Fresenius Medical Care (Englewood, NJ) September 2013- Feb 2020 (Full Time)

Provide, supervise, and monitor medical care to the patients according to established procedures.

Consistently review and evaluate patient priorities as changes occur in the condition of the patient or change in facilities policy. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation

Initiate Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs.

Train and orient staff as necessary and make assignments based on priorities for patient care and skill level of the staff.

Provide formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.

Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager

Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.

With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.

Team Leader Dialysis RN, Fresenius Medical Care (Raytown, Missouri) March 2010- September 2013

Provided direct patient care to patients, including assessment, education and problem solving in a 20-station free standing hemodialysis unit.

Ensured all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status were documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System.

Provided ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.

Educated patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.

Staff Dialysis RN, Siddhivinayak Hospital (Kidney Diseases & Transplant Foundations, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA) MAY 2009 – feb 2010

Assisted and worked with patients in treatment of hemo-dialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Physical and mental preparation of patient for procedures like dialysis sheath insertion, fistula formation.

Administered medication prescribed by physician and document the dispensing of medication in Medication Administration Record (MAR).

Treated the assigned patient with the customized nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outcome of the given nursing care.

Assessed daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care plan.

Nursing Tutor, J.G. college of Nursing (Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India) July 2008 – March 2009

Directed, managed and evaluated student learning in the clinical setting.

Assisted the student in integration of theory and practice, specific to the course’s learning activities and level of the learner.

Evaluated the student’s development of clinical reasoning skills.

Directly observed and guided students’ learning activities with clients

Staff Nurse in Critical Care Unit, HCG - Medi surge hospital (AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA) Aug 2005 – May 2009

Followed continuous cardiac and respiratory readings and reported observed changes

Administered infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and electrolytes

Prepared and administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported reactions to medications and treatments

Assisted treating physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures including life-saving situations.

Analyzed lab results and Provided education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregiver.

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