Nurse Practitioner Family

PATRINA CRADIC

Gray, TN ***** 423-***-**** ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly motivated Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with RN clinical training background in critical care, cardiac and intensive care. Over 6 years of practice as a registered nurse in critical care, ICU and cardiac ICU environments. Experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic, excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients through excellent care and support. Skills

Critical Care

Managed and coordinated patient care

Patient Emergency Management

Preventative Health

Chronic Disease Management

CRRT management

Ventilator management

Ventricle and lumbar drain management

Intravenous Therapy

Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Medication Administration/management

Patient Advocacy

Patient and family teaching

Disease Management

Telemetry

Emotional Support

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU 05/2016 to Current

Ballad Health-HVMC – Kingsport, TN

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings. Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices

Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management Certified Nursing Assistant 06/2012 to 05/2016

NHC-Healthcare – Johnson City, TN

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport. Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care

Education

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner 08/2021 East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN Completed professional development in Advance nursing Member of American Nurses Association (ANA)

Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 08/2018

East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN Awarded Magna cum laude honors

Member of Honor society

Associate of Science: Nursing 05/2016

Northeast State Community College - Blountville, TN Awarded cum laude honors

Awarded Who's who among students in American Universities and Colleges (2015) Nominated Adult learner of the year (2014)

Received Access and Diversity Scholarship

Member of Phi Theta kappa honors society

Dean's List ( Fall, 2013, Spring 2014)

Nursing Assistance 05/2012

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton - Elizabethton, TN No Degree: Bachelor of Science 2001

University of The West Indies - Mona, Kingston, Jamaica W.I. Associate of Science: Science 2000

Brown's Town Community College - Brown's Town, St Ann, Jamaica, W.I. High School Diploma 07/1998

St Hildas High School - Brown's Town, St Ann, Jamaica. W.I. Certifications

BLS- Basic Life Support

ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Licensed Registered nurse (RN)

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, (NP-C), AANP, (11/18/2021-11/17/2026)

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