Nurse Practitioner

Profile Highly motivated AGACNP (Acute Gerontology and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) with the

proven ability to build positive team and patient care relationships; looking to continue my passion of serving and enhancing patient care in a Telehealth setting. Strong patient advocate and communicator with an attention to detail for quickly and effectively easing the concerns of individuals. Dependable professional who works well in a team or independent environment; remains calm and problem-solves under pressure, and adapts to changing conditions.

Experience Clinical Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Georgia Surgicare (September 2020- current):

Provider and clinical director at large multisite surgical clinic. Personally sees 35-50 patients per day, including 20 patients via Telehealth per day. Assess, diagnose, prescribe treatment, and educate patients with a variety of clinical diagnoses such as obesity, acid reflux, dysphagia, hernias, and venous insufficiency. Collaborates with and leads a staff of medical assistants, scheduling coordinators and other providers. Clinical Director and lead advanced practice provider onsite and online. Treat patients for chronic illnesses (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, acne, and weight loss) and primary care medicine such as seen in urgent care facilities. Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, MRIs, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results. Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans, Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Directing the comprehensive care of surgical patients outside the operating room, including preoperative education and post-surgical care. Performing preoperative history and physicals and medical clearance for patients with a multitude of chronic health disorders, including diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Managing postoperative complications including infections, wound care, and pain management. Coordinating care by reading films, interpreting labs and determine appropriate follow-up. Implementing educational groups for staff on electronic charting and np billing. Developing a clinical practice guideline for specific patient populations. Providing patient/family education of disease management, medication administration, etc. Collecting pertinent health information and perform a focused physical examination. Collecting medical history, family history, medication review (with reconciliation and allergy review). Conduct virtual/remote video visits with patients. Telephone and virtual triage support. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain Rosey

Kuriakose AGACNP-BC

3447 Remembrance Trace

Lawrenceville, GA 30044

C: 404-***-****

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compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices and telemedicine regulatory changes. Performs chart abstractions and determines eligibility of potential study participants. Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) - Om Internal Medicine (May 2021- November 2021): Perform Physical exams, order and interpret appropriate lab results, diagnose, prescribe medications including Schedule II’s, manage anticoagulation for patients along with chronic diseases, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, interpret bone density results, conduct women’s health screenings including PAP and pelvic exams, men’s health including prostate/testicular exams, and promote health maintenance through extensive education and counseling. Manage patients with conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation/flutter and coronary artery disease. Manage care of inpatients and outpatients in various critical care specialties, including general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular/open heart surgery. Transfer patient to ICU, CCU, or NICU. Work on the step down unit and CV ICU.Provide NP specialty care to patients with gastroenterology complaints. Advance and rapid ECG interpretation is essential in this triage. Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Diagnose and/or treat chronic healthcare problems such as hypertension, diabetes, elevate cholesterol. Monitor patients vitals, 12 lead EKG, and signs and symptoms throughout and post procedure. Provide support with stress tests, cardiac and peripheral interventions, and acute chest pain emergency department admissions. Conducts illness visits with research participants to educate and communicate the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedures and study products. Registered Nurse (CCRN)- Eastside Medical Center Intensive Care Unit

(April 2017- September 2020)

Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care and performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups. Collaborated with professionals across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan. Devised health care goals using a holistic approach aligned with patient and family needs. Primary nurse in the care of exploratory laparoscopy post-op patients, DIEP flap breast reconstruction, and surgical patients admitted to ICU with complications. Worked closely with surgical teams in monitoring surgical site complications, dressing changes, removal of staples, patency of blood flow and helping patients prevent atelectasis and pneumonia by encouraging mobility and incentive spirometry.

Championed changes in documentation and drug administration processes. Promoted team environment by effectively identifying needs of other staff and assisting them. Frequently administered care to patients with COVID-19 in the ICU Registered Nurse (CCRN) - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Intensive Care Unit

(March 2015- April 2017)

Planning and implementing complex care plans for critically ill patients; Responsible for assessment and care of patients requiring life support; Observing and recording vitals signs while monitoring for change in patient status; Specializes in holistic care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, ICP monitoring, Swan Ganz catheters, post op liver transplants, various other post op surgeries, etc; Collaborating closely with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Registered Nurse- DeKalb Medical (Emory Decatur) Intensive Care Unit

(March 2012-March 2015)

Manage, monitor, and prioritized the case load and care of critically ill patients with various medical surgical conditions, including intubated patients requiring mechanical ventilation, patients with invasive cardiac monitors, and patients receiving high risk sedative drips. Monitor, titrate, and administer high risk medications/drips. Monitor and recognize declining patient condition and initiating emergency resuscitative interventions as needed. Preceptor to experienced nurses transitioning to their new setting. Education MSN, Walden University

BSN, Western Governors University

ASN, Georgia Perimeter College, Georgia State University Skills Acute Patient Care Specialized Treatment Plans Patient Education Medical Office Administration Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Regulatory Compliance Confidentiality HIPAA & OSHA Leadership Team Collaboration Relationship Management Communication Direct Patient Care // Patient Advocacy & Education // EPIC and CERNER charting systems // ACLS & BLS Certified // ICP Monitoring // Balloon Pump // CRRT // Code Response // CCRN certified // Analytical & Problem Solving Skills // Strong Interpersonal Skills // MAC & PC operating systems// Athena//Athenanet

Licensure/Credentials RN License- GA, active

CCRN Certification

AGACNP-BC- Active

DEA License- Active

Clinical Rotations 05-07 2019: Urgent Care- Eastside Urgent Care 07-11 2019: ICU- Emory DeKalb Hospital

11 2019- 02 2020: Cardiology- Eastside Heart and Vascular 02-05 2020: Cardiology- Eastside Heart and Vascular

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