Nurse Practitioner Registered

Kelly Garcia RN, BSN, MS, FNP-BC

*** ******* ***** ***** ******, Illinois 60188

************@***.*** 708-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Nursing professional with 27 years of nursing and 15 years of direct supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of case management, direct patient care, nursing procedures, and healthcare administration policies. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem solving, communication, and management skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the Quality of Patient Care. Recognized as an excellent teacher and leader who creates a climate of learning and excellence that encourages growth and quality. Now seeking to join your organization's healthcare team as the Advanced Practice Nurse to make a positive contribution to your healthcare team and patients.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University May 2020

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Graduation Honors: Sigma Theta Tau

Board Certified FNP 10/27/21 – ANCC

IL License 209.024727

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Loyola University May 1995

Graduation Honors: Sigma Theta Tau

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

[FNP-BC] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – Accrediting Board 10/27/2021

[RN] Registered Nurse – States of IL (License 041.293713) Exp. May 2024

[BLS] Basic Life Support – National CPR Foundation Exp. Oct. 2024

[MAT] Medical Aesthetics Training: Injectables – National Laser Institute

[MAT] Medical Aesthetics Training: Injectables (Advanced) – National Laser Institute

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Primary Care/Internal Medicine – Dr. John Haebich, Prime Care Therapeutics (Northlake, IL)

Pediatrics – Dr Halina S. Aniol, Chicago Pediatric & Neonatology S.C. (Chicago, IL)

NP Skills include:

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

Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.

Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

Educate patients about self-management and lifestyle modification of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients’ individual circumstances.

Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice, including reimbursement of services.

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

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.

Kelly Garcia RN, BSN, MS, FNP-BC

851 Papoose Court Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

************@***.*** 708-***-****

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as lab tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (X-rays).

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

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

ALC Primary Care @ Home, Lombard, IL March 2020-present

Family Nurse Practitioner

Works with the collaborating physician/designee in an active practice to deliver health care services to patients in their homes.

Performs History & Physicals within established time frames.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive and structured plan of care. This includes, but is not limited to, the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic problems related to care, ordering, interpreting, and performing laboratory and radiology tests, prescribing medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated by the collaborative agreement.

Responsible for coordination of services to facilitate effective and timely treatment.

Coordinates medical care, assuring treatment results are effectively communicated and documented in the patient's interdisciplinary plan of care record.

Communicate with outside referring providers regarding medical issues and patient follow up treatment recommendations.

ALC HOME HEALTHCARE, Lombard, IL

2017 – present

Registered Nurse – Case Manager / Preceptor

Educated and taught families of disease processes and treatments.

Proficient in electric medical record documentation.

Conducted complete nursing assessments and OASIS data collection.

Certified in PICC, Port a catheter, Hickman line care and maintenance

Administrated TPN and IV antibiotic therapy.

CADD pump and Wound vac certified.

ELARA CARING, Des Plaines, IL 2018 - present Registered Nurse – Case Manager / Preceptor

ATTUNED CARE, Rosemont, IL 2014- 2018

Field Manager/Clinical Leadership

Recruitment & Hiring – Nurses and Care Operations Coordinators

Policies & Procedures – assist with development and implementation

Audits –

oMonthly NICE Audits

oMonthly Internal Audits

oHSAG Audits - Quarterly

oAnnual CMS Audits

oPost Delegation Audits

oRemediation of all Audits – follow up and correction of all deficiencies.

Internal Meetings/BCBS Meetings

Education & Training – Field Staff and Managers: Orientation Process

Program Development & Implementation

oElectronic Record development and implementation - CIPHER

Kelly Garcia RN, BSN, MS, FNP-BC

851 Papoose Court Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

************@***.*** 708-***-****

oReports and management techniques

oOutcomes management

oProgram enhancement examples: Support Groups; VIP Program, etc.

Utilization Management activities & Transitions of Care

oHospital and post-acute admissions

oED Discharges

oPreventative services

oPost Hospital Visits – Initiation of Home Health

oInitiation of Hospice/Palliative Care

Personnel Issues

oEvaluations and Merit Increases

oDisciplinary actions and performance improvement plans

oCounseling

oOn Site Visits – education and training

oIssue Resolution

Projects/Presentations/Development -- rolling out of innovative programs

Establish a culture of learning and growth

Managing /Training Care Operations Coordinators

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH, Naperville, IL

2006 – 2018

Registered Nurse – Case Manager / Supervisor / Preceptor

Managed and trained RN’s / LPN’s

Successfully implemented and provided supervision and guidance to a team of LPN’s.

Conducted weekly staff supervisions, promoted team environment, and implemented changes in POC

Educated and taught families of disease processes and treatments.

Proficient in computerized charting.

Conducted complete nursing assessments and OASIS data collection.

Certified in PICC, Port a catheter, Hickman line care and maintenance.

Administrated TPN and IV antibiotic therapy.

CADD pump and Wound vac certified.

CIGNA HEALTHSPRING, Chicago, IL

2013 - 2014

Registered Nurse – Care Coordinator / Preceptor / Team Lead

Supervised and trained new RN’s.

Educated RNs on the benefit plan, audited charts and reviewed notes for accuracy and compliance.

Assisted in resolving member concerns while implementing reporting changes that resulted in significant improvement in efficiencies and reduction of costs.

Conducted face-to-face visits in member’s home, hospital or physician’s office to develop and implement treatment plans that addressed individual needs of the member, their benefit plan, and community resources

Conducted health assessment interviews with members or relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and care planning

Created member-centric care plan that utilized information gathered during the health risk assessment process

Presented complex cases during Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings to gain insight from health services, medical directors, pharmacists, co-workers, etc.

VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, Lombard, IL

2005-2008

Registered Nurse – Case Manager / Preceptor

Coordinated patient care in patient’s homes and long-term care facilities. Directed case management for all patients. Fostered relationships with geriatric patients and their families. Reviewed medications with family, patients, doctor, and suggested changes in care based on feedback. Specialized in end-of-life care.

Managed and trained newly hired RN’s

Increased hospice census in long term care facilities from 6 patients to over 15 patients.

2005 Rookie Hospice Nurse of the Year Award.

Kelly Garcia RN, BSN, MS, FNP-BC

851 Papoose Court Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

************@***.*** 708-***-****

Performed duties of registered nurse, including administering therapy, maintaining patient treatment records, and consulting with physicians.

Wound assessment and treatment recommendations.

RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL

2002 - 2010

Per Diem Registered Nurse / Preceptor – Home Health Care

Managed and trained newly hired RN’s

Conducted complete nursing assessments and OASIS data collection.

Educate and teach families of disease processes and treatments.

Wound vac certified.

ALDEN VALLEY RIDGE, Bloomingdale, IL 1998-1999

Assistant Director of Nursing

Monitored the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in conjunction with the Director of Nursing

Assisted in resolving the concerns of Staff, Families and Residents.

Provided my team with a personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful Manager.

Encouraged a team approach that was patient/resident centric.

ADVOCATE HOME HEALTHCARE, Des Plaines, IL 1998-2006

Registered Nurse – Field Supervisor

Managed and trained RN’s.

Supervisory visits with RN’s. Chart audits.

Conducted complete nursing assessments and OASIS data collection.

Educated and taught families of disease processes and treatments.

Led communication between patients and physicians.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Maywood, IL

1992 - 1998

Registered Nurse – Burn Unit / Charge Nurse

Managed and trained RN’s.

ICU and floor nursing.

Provided complete nursing care to burn patients.

Cared for pediatric through geriatric patients.

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter – 1995 - present

Illinois American Nurses Association 1995 - present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners – 2018 - present

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