Karen R. Bova, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

*** *. ******** **., ****** Springs, FL 32708

407-***-**** adr22j@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Experienced, dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner with five years of relevant experience advocating for patient needs and providing expert care. Independent diagnostician with collaborative talent in working well with multiple departments, disciplines and personnel cohesively toward betterment of patient health. A seasoned Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience providing quality patient care in various sectors of healthcare including, wound care, imaging, case management, telephonic triage. Collaborative team leader with strengths in communicating and building rapport with clients, nursing staff, physicians, and other key constituents of diverse backgrounds. Possesses fortes in patient assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.

Education:

Doctorate of Science in Nursing Graduation 8/2022

Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of North Florida - Jacksonville, FL

Passed ANCC PMHNP Certification exam

Master of Science in Nursing February 2017

Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner

South University – Savannah, GA

Graduated with a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale

Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2008

University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL

Graduated with a GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale

Licensures & Certifications:

Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, FNP Exp. 4/30/2023

Florida Registered Nurse: RN License #3407562 Exp. 4/30/2023

ACLS for Healthcare Provider Exp. 2023

BLS for Healthcare Provider Exp. 2023

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student working at one practicum location

Practicum I: Older Adult Aspire Health Partners-Christine Forge PMHNP, 170Hours

Practicum II: Pediatrics Aspire Health Partners-Jorge Dorta, 170Hours

Practicum III: Adult Aspire Health Partners-Christine Forge PMHNP, 170Hours

Professional Experience:

APRN Wound Nurse Practitioner September 2017 – Present

Wound Technology Network, Inc.-Orlando, FL

- Wound care Family Nurse Practitioner to over 20 patients in both home and

outpatient settings.

- Responsibilities: diagnose, prescribe, and manage a variety of wounds with

treatments using advanced evidence-based treatments wound therapies including

collagen matrix dressing, conservative sharp debridement.

- Manage compression wraps and negative pressure wound therapy systems.

- Provide education to patient and family. Wound resolution to 100% and improved

prevention of wound recurrence by 80%.

APRN MRI Nurse Practitioner August 2018 - Present

Rayus Radiology, -Orlando, FL

- Advanced practice nursing holding a key position within the field of outpatient

radiology.

- Nurse practitioner responsibilities include working with imaging and

interventional radiologists to serve as a mid-level provider within this busy

radiology department and laboratory.

- Specializing in diagnostic radiology. From basic x-rays to complex MRIs that

require the administration of sedation, dye contrast, working to support the

radiologist’s diagnostic plan while accounting for patient care, comfort, and well-

being.

APRN Medical Exam Nurse Practitioner October 2017 – July 2020

Logistics Health Inc.-Orlando, FL

- Responsibilities: Perform Veterans Benefits Administration Medical Disability

exams to over 4 patients in outpatient setting.

- Conduct one-time non-treatment compensation and pension exams related to a

Veteran’s Disability Claim for Veterans seeking benefits for their

service-connected health issues.

- Review Veteran’s medical history, including abstract highlights with portions

of the history applicable to the Veteran’s claim.

- Perform guided web-based Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) form paired

with the Veteran’s responses during the exam.

- Clinical findings from examinations are delivered to the VA to facilitate timely

disability award determinations

RN Case Manager/Telephonic RN February 2014 – September 2017

Optum United Healthcare – Orlando, FL

Provide patient care and continual recovery care through hospital follow-ups, medications, and chronic illnesses via telephonic nursing to over 15 patients

Locate physicians or specialists in network who support patient health issues

Manage patient health and conditions through deciding and implementing plans of care that address medical symptoms

Counsel patients on diet, exercise, and general health promotion to help decrease health issue occurrence by 80% per patient

Implement triage and crisis intervention to improve health management by 80%

Assess and evaluate patients through using computer access records and searched databases for possible conditions and treatments

Reduce the number of visits patients made to the clinic by 70% through providing remedies on the telephone

Home Health Registered Nurse January 2011 – January 2015

Visiting Nurse Association – Orlando, FL

Assess the health and fitness of seven patients through case management

Observe patient blood pressure, body temperature, symptoms and patient history to help decrease adverse reactions to care plans

Ensure the hygienic conditions of the patient and advise for health awareness

Handle emergency situations and contact the authorities to ensure safety of client

Telephonic Registered Nurse January 2013 – February 2014

Connextions Inc. – Orlando, FL

Provided telephonic triage nursing to 30 clients through responding to health-related questions from members and giving medical advice

Processed patient feedback about pain, fear, anxiety, and understanding of conditions to recommend home care advice or refer the patient to MD or 911

Reduced the number of visits patients made to the clinic by 75% through providing remedies on the telephone

Antepartum Registered Nurse December 2009 – January 2011

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies – Orlando, FL

Demonstrated quality nursing care to six high risk pregnancy patients who require continuous electronic fetal and tocolytic monitoring

Managed pre-eclamptic patients receiving magnesium sulfate drips to ensure hypertension management

Performed cervical inductions and fetal demises to help improve maternal outcome

Surveyed non- reassuring fetal patients in preparation for labor and delivery

PCU/CPU Registered Nurse May 2009 – December 2009

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center – Davenport, FL

Managed the care of six post STEMI, non STEMI, and device (ICD, pacer) placements in a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio

Remained alert to catch changes in patient conditions before coding

Serve on patient satisfaction committee for unit

Hospice Registered Nurse February 2009 – May 2009

Maxim Staffing – Winter Park, FL

Delivered 12-hour crisis care for patients with any end stage diseases

Provided palliation or management of acute medical symptoms as necessary to maintain the individual at home

Communicated the patient’s status and needs to the attending physician while administering medications approved in physician’s standing orders

Relayed updates to the physician on patient status including vital signs and symptoms to assist with making appropriate medical orders

Home Health Registered Nurse January 2009 – February 2009

The Nursing Connection – Orlando, FL.

Obtained vital signs, administered medication and IV fluids, and provided head to toe skilled nursing assessment to help continually improve patient conditions

Managed the dressing changes on a weekly basis to ensure sterility

Educated patients and their families about IV medication maintenance

Maintained accurate records through charting on the patient’s progress

ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Florida Nurses Association (FNA)

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