Valerie Elizabeth Beach, DNP, CRNP, NNP-BC, CNL

* ******* *****, ********* *, Parkville, Maryland 21234 410-***-**** adq0v5@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse with doctoral level education focused on the comprehensive care of neonates and 12 years of experience with direct patient care in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Educational and practical experience in delivery room management, physical assessment, laboratory test interpretation, and medical management of premature and compromised neonates. Detail oriented and motivated. Actively pursues opportunities to further education and knowledge. Experienced with medical research and performing evidence-based quality improvement projects.

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice December 2017 Rush University – College of Nursing, Chicago, IL

·Concentration: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

·Dissertation: Development of a Blood Sampling Protocol for Power PICC and Broviac Central Lines in the Neonatal ICU

oProject implementation achieved sustained reduction in incidence of Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) through development of revised protocol for central line blood sampling that utilized additional sterile practices and provided comprehensive education regarding CLABSI prevention for staff nurses. Abstract available upon request.

Master of Science December 2007 University of Maryland – Baltimore, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD

·Professional Degree: Registered Nurse Concentration: Clinical Nurse Leader

·Honors: Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Bachelor of Science August 2005 University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD

·Major: Biological Sciences Minor: Psychology Graduated Cum Laude

·Honors: Presidential Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List, Athletic Scholarship for Division I Cross Country

Professional Experience

NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER AUG 2018 – JUNE 2019

·Acclimated to NNP role by assisting in daily care of critically ill and premature infants in a 25-bed Level IIIB NICU

·Managed and coordinated care for assigned patient load – up to 12 patients

oPerforming patient assessments, interpreting laboratory tests, and presenting patients on Multidisciplinary Rounds

oDeveloping patient management plans in collaboration with NICU team

oEvaluating patients’ responses to interventions and proposing modifications to treatment plan, as needed

oProviding education and updates to parents on infants’ diagnoses, current status, and plan of care

oArranging for consultation with specialty pediatric services and outpatient follow-up, as needed

·Attended cesarean and high-risk deliveries with NICU team, participated in resuscitation and stabilization of compromised neonates, and assessed infant’s need for NICU admission

·Completed admissions, newborn nursery evaluations, and patient transfers & discharges, while maintaining patient load

·Performed common NICU procedures under the supervision and guidance of NNPs and NICU Fellows

NURSE CLINICIAN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL FEB 2008 – AUG 2018

·Provided direct patient care in a 45-bed Level IV NICU at a regional tertiary center with an emphasis on teaching and research

·Experienced with provision of transitional care for term newborns, stabilization of premature and compromised neonates, and management and assessment of neonates requiring advanced life supportive therapies for acute and chronic conditions

·Attended cesarean and high-risk deliveries as member of Delivery Room Nursing Team

·Known as a strong patient advocate

·Respected for knowledge base and attention to detail. Considered a resource and mentor for other staff members.

·Areas of unit involvement included: Active member of unit-based Scheduling Committee and Palliative Care Committee, routinely involved with staff education efforts, and performed unit-based audits for Patient Safety Committee

Licensure & Certifications

LICENSURE

·State of Maryland, Board of Nursing Licensure MD BON License #R180694

oCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Neonatal issued September 2018 valid until February 2023

oRegistered Nurse issued February 2008 valid until February 2023

·State of Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances CDS Registration #N98817 valid until March 2022

·Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substances DEA Registration #MB5264609 valid until July 2022

CERTIFICATIONS

·National Certification Corporation, NCC ID #104357737 original issue date valid until

oNeonatal Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified August 2018 September 2021

oRegistered Nurse, Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care June 2011 June 2023

·Clinical Nurse Leader certification January 2008 December 2023

·Neonatal Resuscitation Program Fall 2007 May 2021

·Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Spring 2006 renewal pending

Notable Projects & Accomplishments

·Leadership position on unit-based Scheduling Committee from September 2008 through April 2015; responsible for reviewing and coordinating staff vacation requests, based on unit guidelines; facilitated communication with staff

·Nominated for and received “Good Catch Award” several times in recognition of dedication to promoting patient safety

·Integral leadership role for institution-wide Quality Improvement Project focused on the prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter infiltration and extravasation events in the Pediatric patient population; project yielded evidence-based changes in the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Johns Hopkins Hospital Children’s Center

Professional Training & Continued Education

·Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters for the Neonate Argon Medical Devices May 2019

·Communication in Healthcare Training Workshop Johns Hopkins Health System May 2019

·Immunization Practices in the NICU Johns Hopkins Bayview Perinatal Conference April 2019

·Feeding the Preterm Infant— Mead Johnson Nutrition January 2019

A Closer Look at Neurodevelopment, Physiologic Stability & Cue-Based Feeding

·ELNEC Pediatric Palliative Care Conference End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium September 2016

·S.T.A.B.L.E. program certification June 2013

·S.T.A.B.L.E. Cardiac Module certification December 2013

Related Healthcare & Research Experience

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER SEPTEMBER 2005 – JANUARY 2008

·Responsible for the organization and management of NIH grant-funded research focused on non-pharmacologic interventions for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health.

·Coordinated multiple investigator-initiated studies in healthy adults related to diet choices, weight management, and positive emotions, in order to elucidate the potential effects these lifestyle variables may have on vascular reactivity, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and inflammation biomarkers. Functioned as primary contact for participant recruitment, performed assessment of potential participants in relation to study inclusion & exclusion criteria, obtained informed consent, coordinated and performed study visits. Prepared submissions for approval from UMMC Internal Review Board and managed related correspondence. Collaborated with data analysis and subsequent journal publication.

LABORATORY RESEARCH ASSISTANT PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER JUNE 2003 – JANUARY 2005

·Studied the epigenetics of alleles and polymorphisms associated with the production and regulation of HDL cholesterol within familial groups exhibiting either high (>80) or low (<30) HDL cholesterol. Developed and maintained medical pedigrees for data analysis, grant writing, and journal publication.

·Trained in Molecular Biology laboratory techniques, including: Polymerase Chain Reaction for gene sequence amplification; Agarose Gel Electrophoresis for separation of DNA fragments; Restriction Enzyme Digestion of unpurified PCR product to prepare samples for Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis, thereby allowing assessment of variations in homologous DNA sequences; and Native Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis for analysis of differential protein expression

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER JUNE 2001 – JANUARY 2005

·Increased overall operational efficiency through detailed filing and organization of study medication and research participants’ visit documentation. Highly proficient and accurate with data entry. Coordinated appointment scheduling for multiple providers. Performed preliminary review of External Serious Adverse Events reported by the research-sponsor pharmaceutical companies and prepared for submission to UMMC Internal Review Board.

Professional Memberships & Publications

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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·Academy of Neonatal Nursing

·American Academy of Pediatrics

·Clinical Nurse Leader Association, Charter Member

·National Association of Neonatal Nurses

·National Certification Corporation

·Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

PUBLICATIONS

·Miller, M., Mangano, C., Beach, V., Kop W. J., & Vogel, R. A. (2010). Divergent effects of joyful and anxiety-provoking music on endothelial vasoreactivity. Psychosomatic Medicine, 72(4), 354–356.

·Miller, M., Beach, V., Sorkin J. D., Mangano, C., Dobmeier, C., Novacic, D., Rhyne, J., & Vogel, R. A. (2009). Comparative effects of three popular diets on lipids, endothelial function, and C-reactive protein during weight maintenance. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(4), 713–717.

·Miller, M., Rhyne, J., Chen, H., Beach, V., Ericson, R., Luthra K., Dwivedi, M., & Misra, A. (2007). APOC3 promoter polymorphisms C-482T and T-455C are associated with the metabolic syndrome. Archives of Medical Research, 38(4), 444–451.

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