Nurse Practitioner Registered

Arletta Alma De Vries, BS, BSN, MS- FNP, RN ***********@*****.***

Cell: 312-***-****

Professional Summary

Recognized as an effective and motivational team player with a consistent track record in establishing rapport and strong working relationships with clients

•Skilled in strategizing and prioritizing to accomplish multiple tasks

•Innovative and enthusiastic with an uncompromising work ethic

•Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities

•Consistently exceeds client expectations

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Nursing Practice, August 2021

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

Master of Science, Nursing, December 2015

Herzing University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, December 2012

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders, with emphasis in Audiology, December 2012

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluent in Polish, German. Russian and, American Sign Language (Level1).

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Fox Valley Adult & Pediatrics Medicine, St. Charles IL 8/2018 -present

•Order and interpretation of X-rays and ECGs

•Assess and identify patient’s needs in a fast-paced environment

•Comprehensive care to all age groups

•Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions for patients

•Performed PAP Smears

•25-35 patients a day

Twenty First Century Pediatrics, Naperville IL, 03/2018- 9/22/18

•Engage patients and their families in conversation to determine types and extent of illnesses

•Create and implement individualized plans of nursing care to meet each patient’s specific requirements

•Order and follow up on medical tests such as blood work, x rays and scans

•Act as a point of contact for responding to questions and concerns regarding treatments and illnesses

•Seen 15-20 patients a day

Aurora Medical Clinic, Aurora IL, 06/2016 – 2/2018

•Physical exams, ordered labs, and diagnostics

•Diagnosed and managed a variety of illness including chronic health conditions

•Conducted mandated school health screenings and physicals

•Ensured compliance with age appropriate preventive health measures

•Seen 25-35 patient a day

Registered Nurse

Rosewood Care Center, Rockford, IL 09/ 2013- 12/2013 Medicare/Long -Term:

•Managed more than fifteen beds. PM shifts in Medicare and long term units

•Assess client’s physical, medical and psychological needs and carry out medical and rehabilitation programs accordingly and supervise nursing assistants and care of assigned residents

•Monitor physical and mental status of residents including vital signs, physical, and skin assessments

•Successfully recommended and implemented changes to the Medical Unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of client’s care

Nursefinders Downers Grove IL 05/2014- 07/2016

Medical-Surgical/Oncology/ Neurology/Orthopedics Edward Hospital

•Collected, critically analyzed, and interpreted patient's health care data and information

•Electronically documented patient's response to nursing and non-nursing interventions

•Performed complete head-to-toe assessments, focusing on physiologic and psychosocial changes, on each patient every 12-hour

•Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and their families

•Participated in education and instructions preceding patient's discharge

•Managed patient's pain using pharmacological pain management interventions

•Explores, critiques, and shares knowledge gained through evidenced-based nursing research articles that seeks to improve patient

Long-Term, Acute Care, Rehab Medicare Units)

•Managed patient care in the inpatient rehabilitation setting

•Communicated with healthcare team and improved patient’s condition

•Planned, measured, and assessed patient care quality

•Monitored patients' neurologic status and therapies

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, IL 2012/2013

•Medical-Surgical Unit: Advocated to encourage clients’ right to participate in decision-making about treatments.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL August - December 2012

•Defined goals and measured education outcomes using a theory based, outcome-focused instrument to determine interdisciplinary education effectiveness

•Advocated to encourage clients’ right to participate in decision-making about treatments.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

•Golden Key Honor Society Member

•Northern Illinois University Dean’s List 2010/2012

•International Honor Society (Phi Theta Kappa) Member

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Visiting Nurse Association, Aurora, IL (2007-2008)

•Healthy Family Program.

Polish School, Naperville, IL (2009- 2013)

•Helped teachers prepare study program for children to master the Polish language

English as second language-Polish and Jewish Community, Chicago area present

•Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students

PRESENTATIONS:

•Developed a PowerPoint presentation teaching module on lung cancer for the Visiting Nurse Association in Aurora, IL. The teaching module was translated into English and Spanish to accommodate the needs of the clients for this event

•Develop seminar on breastfeeding with detailed handout, which was presented to VNA clients.

RESEARCH:

•Intervention Provided by Nurses in Successfully Promoting the Continuation of Breastfeeding

CERTIFICATIONS:

•Registered Nurse licensure current through May 2024

•Nurse Practitioner license current through May 2024 - Full Practice Authority in IL

•Family Nurse Practitioner Certification current through July 2026

•DEA current through June 2023

•BLS Certified for Healthcare Providers-American Heart Association, current through July 2024

•Botulinum Toxin/Dermal Fillers Certification by Aesthetic Medical Educators Training, Inc., completed

March 2020

COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Epic, MediTech, Care 360, AltaPoint, Allscripts, Practice, Fusion, EClinicalWorks, Rapid

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