Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
JOYCE ANN TIMKO NA, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP, CRNP, MPH
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CRNP License #. VP006906B eligible for DEA #
RN License #. RN311402L eligible for prescriptive authority
NPI#. 109*******-****
I also have a CAQH
EDUCATION
Jan. 2021 currently a doctoral student in a DNP program at
Grand Canyon University
May 2001; Family Nurse Practitioner; Duquesne University; Pittsburgh PA
May 2001; Master of Science in Nursing; Duquesne University; Pittsburgh PA
May 1995; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; The Pennsylvania State University; New Kensington Campus PA
June 1990; Diploma in Nursing; Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing; New Kensington PA
January 2009; Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aid Diploma; Stratford Career Institute; Ca/Dc/Yt
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
2001; Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner {Family Health} Issued in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
1990; Registered Nurse; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania {RN}
**I have been grandfathered in by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing into certification.
**March 24 2018). I sat for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification exam. Please refer to my credentialing process for details. (Member # 1417442).
August 1994; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate including CPR; Citizens General Hospital
{ACLS} Advanced Cardiac Life Support—current
Current {CPR} Cardiopulmonary resuscitation- current
May 1994; Nurse Management Certificate; The Pennsylvania State University; issued from the main campus
November 1992; Critical Care Certificate; Shadyside Hospital; Pittsburgh
PROFESSIONAL STUDENT EXPERIECES IN ADVANCED PRACTICE
1. Family Practice: Nancy Stevens CRNP; UPMC Health System/ Penn Plum Family Medicine: 200+ hours
Experiences included annual physical examinations, follow up appointments, interventions and treatments, and education throughout the life span.
2. Pediatrics: Dr. N.B. Krishnappa M.D., F.A.A.P. Inc: 200+ hours
Experiences comprised physical examinations, well-baby examinations, immunizations, interventions and treatments, and education.
3.Obstetrics and Gynecology: Dr. Cynthia A. Gray: 100+
Experiences encompassed annual vaginal and pelvic examinations and teaching; prenatal care and teaching throughout the trimesters of pregnancy, fetal sonograms, and contraceptive counseling.
4. Cardiology: Lynn Richardson Phd, DNP, CRNP: 20+hours
Assisting in rounding on cardiology and open heart patients. Assessing heart sounds and rhythms; as well as, education.
5. Orthopedics: Karen Barton CRNP; 20+ hours
Examined and treated patients with orthopedic conditions and assisted with injections.
PRIMARY CARE IN NICARAQUA
INTERNATIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE
80 hours +. Administering health care and teaching to underserved children, adults, and families. This was through Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA.
EMPLOYMENT:
CRNP:
2019- current Allegheny Health Network/ acquisition with ChoiceCare Physicians. Pittsburgh PA. Collaborating with PM & R Physicians. Rounding and completing history and physical examinations on patients but not limited to neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, and chronic illnesses. Working daily with internal medicine and medical consultations in determining patient diagnosis and treatment. ** worked with nursing staff on daily bases; answering questions regarding patient care and treatments.
2009- 2019 {11 yrs.} ChoiceCare Physicians P.C.. Pittsburgh PA. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Collaborating with several physiatrists. The CEO and main collaborator Dr. Thomas Franz. Responsibilities consist of rounding and completing history and physical examinations on rehabilitation patients. Focuses included strokes, parkinson’s disease, {TBI} traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions, cardiovascular conditions, spasticity; as well as, multiple trauma and hip and knee replacements.
On a daily basis; reviewed medical records/ discharge summaries on patients from acute care to rehabilitation.
2017 Dr. Iyer; Internal Medicine. Pittsburgh PA. Collaborated on a rare occasion for consultations in internal medicine.
2017-2018 Dr. Singh and Associates. Internal Medicine. Pittsburgh PA. Collaborated on weekends in internal medicine.
2017-2018 Allegheny Health and Physical Medicine. Brackenridge PA. Collaborator Dr. Dawn Chiropractor. Experiences included neurological and musculoskeletal examinations; small and major joint injections including trigger points, SI, Knee and shoulder injections.; reading ultrasounds and x-rays; assisting in education on healthy lifestyles; and ordering radiology testing.
** Few years of raising my daughter; as a result, I was causal/ part time in a few of my employments. Furthermore, I left a few employments due to scheduling issues with my child.
2008 Tri-county cardiology; Collaborating with cardiologist Dr. Heppler. Pittsburgh PA. ** I was hired and obtained medical privileges at a Allegheny Health Network Facility; but never actually worked because of organizational differences and changes… the facility was closing.
2004-2005 Valley Psychiatry P.C.. Beaver/ Ellwood City PA. Collaborator Dr. Peter Volpe M.D.. My responsibilities included rounding on psychiatric/ behavior health clients; as well as, consultations and admissions. Focus was geriatric clients.
2001-2003 ChoiceCare Physicians P.C.. {2 yrs.} Pittsburgh PA. Collaborator Dr. Bruce Kelly. Responsibilities encompassed history and physical examinations; and ordering treatments on rehabilitation patients; as well as, internal medicine issues and consultations.
**On a daily bases, I reviewed medical records and completed discharge summaries on patients from acute care to rehabilitation.
2001-2003 Dr. Richard Bonfiglio. Reviewing medical records and completing discharge summaries on both rehabilitation/ internal medicine charts. [ Reviewing and summarizing history and physicals, laboratory results, diagnostic results, specialty consultations, and progress notes.
STUDENT MSN/FNP EMPLOYMENT WITH DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY; Pittsburgh PA.
1999-2000 Duquesne University: Research assistant to Dr. Ellen Oshansky – Topic : Post-partum Depression. My focus was on data collection and subject recruitment.
REGISTERED NURSE EMPLOYMENT
2016-2017 Guru Staffing agency; Staff nurse. Saxony Health Center. Murrysville PA.
Approx. 2007-2009 QNS Staffing; Supervisor in long term care. Pittsburgh PA.
Approx. 2007-2008 Arcadia Staffing Agency. Staff nurse and Supervisory. Mainly long term care. Monroeville PA.
Approx. 2008-2013 Interim Health Care. Home Health Care. Staff nurse. Pittsburgh PA.
Approx. 2005 Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center. Staff nurse. Monroeville PA.
Approx. 2004 Southwood Psychiatric Hospital for the Youth. Staff nurse. Pittsburgh PA.
Approx. 2005 Passavant of Wexford. Staff nurse PCU.
1990-1999 Citizens General Hospital. Staff nurse telemetry and critical care; as well as medical-surgical. New Kensington PA.
**Some of my employments are minimal in years due to child care issues. My child is now self sufficient.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Spring 1999; Sigma Theta Tau International; Epsilen Phi Chapter; I received a scholarship.
April 1994; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Eta Mu Chapter; Adults in continuing education.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AANP; American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Over 10 yrs. and current
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Over 10 yrs. in the past
PCNP; Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners: 2 to 3 yrs. In the past
Sigma Theta Tau International; over 10 yrs. In the past
Duquesne University Alumni Association; with 1 yr. as a board member; approx..2 yrs. Total
CME (Continuing Medical Education:
1. March 6 2020. Geriatric Medicine. The Pennsylvania Geriatric Society.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. 3.0 CME credits. Live seminars.
2.December 2019 – April 2021. Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. 51.40 CME/ 3credit graduate course. Online course.
3.2019. Honing Your Cardiac Exam A Focus on Heart Sounds and Murmur
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. 3.3 CME/ 3.0 pharmacology. Online sessions.
4.May 10, 2019. Wound Care Conference. Allegheny Health Network.
3.0 CME. Live seminars
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AT DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
** Legal Medicine: Duquesne University School of Law.
The course focused on medical mal- practice, completing medical summaries, toxicology, and tampering with medical evidence. I received an A-.
** Play Therapy: Duquesne University School of Education.
The course focus was on developmental stages and delays; as well as, the abused child. I received an A.
Additional Information
Medical privileges have been successfully obtained current and/or in the past at:
1.Healthsouth Harmarville- ; Pittsburgh PA
2.Ellwood City Hospital; Ellwood City PA.
3.Suburban General Hospital; Pittsburgh PA.
4.Kittanning Care Center; Kittanning PA.
5.West Penn Hospital, (AHN) Pittsburgh PA
6.Allegheny Valley Hospital, (AHN) Natrona Heights PA
7.Allegheny General Hospital, (AHN) Pittsburgh PA
** AHN- Allegheny Health Network
Volunteer Work in my Community
1.5 yrs. homeroom parent in the Freeport Area School District
2.1 yr. homeroom parent co-chair in the Freeport Area School District
3.5 yrs. Library Assistant in the Freeport Area School District
4.5 yrs., on occasion, chaperone for Field Trips, in the Freeport Area School District
High School Experiences: Freeport Area School District
1 year Featured Twirler for the marching band
2 years majorette for the marching band
3 years dancer high school musical
3 years dance instructor and choreographer
3 year drum core as a twirler
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