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PAMELA LYNN FAZEKAS

**** **** ******* ***** *****, Anthem, AZ 85086 623-***-**** adr6fp@r.postjobfree.com Highly trained Advaced Practice Nurse /Registered Nurse with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both hospital and home health settings. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Licensed in Arizona with expertise in Adult / Gerontology.

Primary care outpatient and

inpatient care

History and physical/patient

observation

Critical Thinking, judgement and

decision making

Order and interpret diagnostic tests Collaboration and Coordination of care

Education and Training Comprehensive documentation Prescribe medication for inpatient

and discharge planning

Ongoing communication with

patients and their families

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 08/2021 to Current Carr Internal Medicine LLC – Phoenix, AZ

Same position and job description as AIMS LLC described below. The difference is the Provider Group owner and name change. Weekend and on call duties are included with this position.

Nurse Practitioner 01/2019 to Current

District Medical Group – Phoenix, AZ

Provide healthcare through Maricopa Integrated Health Services (MIHS) in ambulatory care and psychiatric mental health. Evaluate and manage patients through initial History and Physicals, consultation, and ongoing medical decision making. Assist with on call scheduling for weekends and holidays, orientate new medical nurse practitioners, and provide coverage for other MIHS facilities in ambulatory and hospital settings as float NP.

Ability to write orders to contribute to the patient admission, transfer, or discharge plan. Nurse Practitioner 04/2017 to Current

Advance Health – Chantilly, VA

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.

Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as pregnant and lactating women, and older adults. Treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

Perform routine or annual physical examinations.

Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions . Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing. Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources. Registered Nurses 01/2008 to Current

Tenet Health Arrowhead Hospital – Glendale, AZ

Use computers for various applications, such as patient care /care management, and continuing education.

Perform patient care functions, such as maintaining chart information, processing and submitting new and or changed orders.

Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities. Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. Conduct specified laboratory tests.

Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students. Conduct daily chart audits.

Nurse Practitioner 10/2019 to 08/2021

AIMS, LLC – Phoenix, AZ

Fulltime Advanced NursePractitioner to support patients and their families who are dealing with psychiatric illness along with various medical comorbidities. Provide Adult/gerontology services in an inpatient setting. Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide support and comprehensive care. Perform initial History and Physical within 24 hours of admission; order and analyze laboratory and diagnostic tests; and provide further medical consultation with follow up visits. Develope initial treatment plan with realistic, attainable goals. Attend weekly patient care conferences. Provide ongoing guidance and education for staff, patients, and their families. Participate in telephonic conferences with patient MHPOA and or families, payor sources, outpatient providers, and related healthcare agencies. Respond to and manage medical emergencies and processes. Prescribe medications and medical treatment for discharge based on best practice standards.

Owner 08/2018 to 01/2020

CAM Beauty – Glendale, AZ

Medical Aesthetic spa

Nurse practitioner 04/2018 to 11/2019

OnPointe Medical – Phoenix, AZ

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.

Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 01/1990 to 03/1998 Paradise Valley Homecare – Phoenix, AZ

Direct or coordinate the activities of registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, rehabilitation therapists, social service workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioner. Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting Education

operations.

Apply customer/guest feedback to service improvement efforts. Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered. Take disciplinary action to address performance problems. Recruit and hire staff members.

Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.

Direct marketing, advertising, or other customer recruitment efforts. Certification : Botox and Dermal Fillers Jul 2018

Aesthetic Medical Educators Training - Phoenix, AZ Certification : American Heart Association Jul 2017 ACLS/BLS - Glendale, AZ

2year Certification expires 2023

Jun 2016

Master of Science: Post Graduate Certificate Nurse Practitioner /Adult /Gerontology South University - Savannah - Savannah, GA

Clinical hours with preceptors were spent at Optum United Healthcare, Phoenix, AZ. ; OB/GYN Womens Center, Bullhead City, AZ. ; Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Glendale, AZ.

Master of Science: Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Studies Feb 2012 Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

Clinical hours spent at Arizona State Board of Nursing 2011 Bachelor of Science: Nursing Jun 1996

University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ

Associate of Arts: Nursing May 1983

University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit, MI

Master of Arts: Health Promotion

College of Health and Human Services - Fresno, CA Took a few courses in relation to health promotion. Addiction counseling, health promotion across the lifespan, did not obtain degree.

Post Masters Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner : Psychiatric Maryville University - St. Louis, MO

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