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Hi, I'm Monica Skerski.
Passionate and highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a broad background in community healthcare and over 10 years of dedicated service as a registered nurse in the areas of Surgical step-down, PCU, ED, Oncology, Medical/Surgical, and Ortho/Rehab. Proficient in swift medical diagnoses, following up with reliable treatment or therapy plans. Experienced in general medicine, as well as mental health practices, able to draw from both to deliver well-rounded care to patients.
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2180 Peasley St.
Port Charlotte, 33948
Advanced clinical
examination,
pathophysiology, and
pharmacology knowledge
Diagnostic and treatment
of various medical
conditions
Electronic medical record
(EMR) and E-prescribe
various platforms
proficiency
Patient medical
management and
education
Patient communication
Clinical decision making
Clinical practice
supervision
Excellent written and
verbal communication and
interpersonal skills
Nurse training and
education
Clinical research
Languages: English,
Romanian
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Nov 2021 Current
Millennium Physicians Group, Englewood, FL
Adult/gerontology outpatient practice seeing 10-15 patients per day.
Recorded and updated patient's medical history, conducted appropriate physical assessments and formulated diagnoses according to new information.
Prescribed therapeutically-effective medication appropriate to patient needs and followed an evidence-based approach in solving concerns.
Confidently and competently made ethical, evidence-based interventions and decisions when confronted with complex cases and managed the dangers associated with such resolutions.
NURSE PRACTITIONER Mar 2020 Current
Azan Medical PA, Venice, FL
Holistic assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of patient care within primary care.
Autonomously managed a caseload of 10-15 patients daily, including telehealth, home visits, ALF, Rehab, and LTC visits to manage patient care.
Delivered high-quality patient care using advanced independent clinical abilities in general practice. Communicated compassionately and effectively to patients and their guardians, using alternative communication methods to surpass cultural and comprehension barriers. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ APRN Oct 2014 Current
Rasmussen University, Fort Myers, FL
Over 6 years of experience in teaching nursing students at various levels of education (LPN, RN – ADN and BSN programs), clinical, online, and residential teaching, developing and administering assessments, counseling Education
PRIMARY CARE NURSE
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE
Dec 2018
South University, Savannah, GA
MASTER OF SCEINCE-NURSING
Oct 2014
University of Phoenix,
Phoenix, AZ- Online
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE-
NURSING
May 2018
State College of Florida,
Bradenton, FL
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS-NURSING
May 2006
State College of Florida,
Bradenton, FL
MEDICAL DOCTOR
Sept 1990
University of Medicine and
Pharmacy Carol Davila,
Bucharest, Romania
students on how to obtain the best academic results and become proficient in their role as a nurse.
Delivered weekly lectures, seminars and tutorials addressing various nursing subjects to ADN, BSN, and LPN nursing students.
Recorded video lectures and developed comprehensive presentations to address EBP issues for 30+ students. Supported and guided students in progress and completion of assignments and projects to ensure employability potential.
Worked with colleagues and students in reaching
institutional objectives and goals to ensure that standards were met.
Facilitated clinical training for nursing students at various clinical sites.
Adapted to online teaching using ATI, WebEx and MS Teams platforms to reach nursing students during COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating group discussions and providing video demonstrations in best possible formats.
Delivered simulation teaching sessions for students to develop clinical skills and understanding of appropriate nursing care pathways.
Engaged in institution and community activities to enhance learning and enrich higher education experience.
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Dec 2019 May 2021
Primary Care at Home, Orlando, FL
Providing care to adult and geriatric patients in their homes, diagnosing, evaluating, and treating various acute and chronic conditions, aiming to improve the health of the community and prevent hospitalizations.
Scheduled and saw 6-8 clients per day, providing advice and support on their acute and chronic primary care needs. Prescribed therapeutically-effective medication appropriate to patient needs and followed an evidence-based approach in solving concerns.
Confidently and competently made ethical, evidence-based interventions and decisions when confronted with complex cases and managed the dangers associated with such resolutions.
Delivered high-quality patient care using advanced independent clinical abilities in general practice. Accommodated and became the first point of contact for patients who had undiagnosed problems.
TRAVEL RN- FLOATING Nov 2011 Apr 2015
Parallon Workforce Solutions, Sunrise, FL
Employed critical thinking and exceptional communication skills to care for 5-7 patients daily with various medical alignments.
Navigated patient care in various areas including Surgical step-down, PCU, ED, Oncology, Medical/Surgical, and Licenses/
Certifications
Advanced Practical
Registered Nurse qualified,
Expires 04/23
Adult Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner
Certification, AANP Expires
06/24
Registered Nurse, Florida
Expires 04/22
Basic Life Support
Certification Expires 09/22
Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS) Expires
9/22
Ortho/Rehab.
TRAVEL RN- DETOX UNIT Jun 2013 Oct 2013
Nurses Rx, San Diego, CA
Travel position for 13 weeks, assigned to Medical detox psychiatric unit.
REGISTERED NURSE/ OR INTERN Jun 2011 Oct 2011
Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, FL
Provided patient-centered care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Identified care planning needs and carried out necessary tasks to ensure safety in the operating room setting. REGISTERED NURSE / STEP-DOWN SURGERY Aug 2008 Jun 2011
Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL
Assessed needs of patients with acute and chronic conditions to develop detailed care plans promoting choice, dignity and quality of life.
Provided acute care with proven proficiency in a wide variety of clinical skills, including IV management, various tubes and drains management, and telemetry monitoring.
Checked and administered drugs and injections, set up drips and blood transfusions for 5+ patients daily.
Ensured effective communication of findings to influence change and promote health and best practice.
Planned discharges from hospital and liaised with GPs and social workers reducing risks of patient readmission. Made ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality for the best needs of the patients and their family. Worked with other health care team members to ensure the patients' medical, physical and emotional requirements were met through the shift.
Maintained accurate, clear, and complete records both written and electronically for patients.
Reassured and effectively communicated with patients and their relatives while in hospital to reduce stress and aid care plan implementation.
Precepted other registered nurses, providing mentoring and demonstrating key clinical responsibilities.
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