Darlene E. Francisco, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Address: ***** ****** ******* **, *** Vegas, NV 89166
Cellphone No: 949-***-****
E-mail Address: *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To work hand in hand with different hospitals and facilities where I can further augment my skills and abilities as a Nurse Practitioner. To be able to extend a helping hand in this noble profession where I can perform my duties with total sincerity, honesty, integrity and selflessness.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Nevada
NV BON license #: 817144
NPI #: 113*******
AANP Certification # F122180604
American Orthopedic Nursing Board Certified
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in patient handling, time management and Nursing programs execution
With experience in providing nursing care for infants, children, adults and geriatric patients.
Well versed in broad range of nursing programs, interventions and other updated techniques in patient handling
Knowledge in use of computer programs such as Epic, Meditech, McKesson, SIGMA Care and E-MAR
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner
August 2018
South University
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cum Laude
April 2010
De La Salle Lipa
Batangas, Philippines
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
IV Therapy and Care of Central Lines Course
San Marcos Healthcare Learning Center
San Diego, CA
Health Care Provider: Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED
American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association
Certified Orthopedic Nurse
American Orthopedic Nursing Certification Board
Critical Care Nursing
Flexed Las Vegas
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
North Vista Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
North Vista Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
WORK EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jurani Clinic
Las Vegas, NV
January 2019 to present
oAssess for and diagnose health conditions for patients across lifespan
oConduct routine physicals and preventive screenings
oDesign and carry out treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses
oProvide primary health care
oPrescribe medications and other therapies
oOrder and interpret lab and other diagnostic tests
oPerform screening pap smears
oMake referrals as appropriate
oWork independently and with others on the healthcare team
Intensive Care Unit RN
North Vista Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
February 2017 to February 2019
oProvide total patient care including administering medication and setting up IVs
oManage emergency nursing procedures in order to control and maintain patients’ conditions
oSet up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
oAct as a patient advocate and provide education to patients and their families
oPrioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
oCollaborate with other health care professionals.
Charge Nurse/ Med-Surg RN
North Vista Hospital
North Las Vegas, NV
March 25, 2014 to February 2017
Job Responsibilities:
oProviding care, treatment, and education through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
oCare of patients ages: adult and geriatric taking into account patient acuity levels, ages, disabilities, and stages of development in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
oNursing care is provided in collaboration with the Medical Staff and in accordance with objectives and policies of hospital.
oResponsible for directing the other members of the health care team.
oAs a charge nurse, responsibly provides supervision, and acts as resource for all the staff in the unit. Directing the admission, discharge and general flow of patients, and assigning nurses and support staff to patients.
Ortho/Neuro RN
Southern Hills Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
November 2014-September 2016
oReceive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care
oObtain admission history, entering collected data into computer system
oEducate patients specific to condition, including precautions, potential post-op complications
oEnhance patient status to return to baseline function or better, using multi-modal approach and communicating with various therapies and resources (PT, OT, RT, ST, pharmacy, social work, chaplain, massage)
oManage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive devices, emotional requirements)
oSet up and maintain various components of orthopedic equipments.
Psychiatric Nurse
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
(Acute Psychiatric Hospital)
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 5, 2013 to January 24, 2015
Job Responsibilities:
oCompletes physical & mental health assessments
oDevelops care plans for patients, helping them be as independent as possible
oAdministers prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with a patient's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff
oObserves and reports behavioral changes
oHelps patients improve their coping abilities through daily group therapy
oRecords all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Charge Nurse/ Wound Treatment Nurse
Silver Ridge Healthcare Center (Rehab Unit)
Las Vegas, Nevada
June 6, 2012 to June 1, 2013
Job Responsibilities:
oProviding direct patient care and planning to suit individual needs.
oCommunicating patient concerns and changes in condition to physicians and nursing supervisor.
oImplementing physician orders and documenting treatments.
oAs a charge nurse:
oPerforming checking rounds on all stations in the facility
oSupervising RN’s and LPN’s
oMonitoring status of residents under care
oScheduling of nurses and nursing assistants
oTroubleshooting and providing assistance to the healthcare team
Registered Nurse
Graham Hospital (Medical-Surgical Department)
Canton, Illinois
February 1, 2012 to May 1, 2012
Job Responsibilities:
oProviding care, treatment, and education through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
oCare of patients ages: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric taking into account patient acuity levels, ages, disabilities, and stages of development in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
oNursing care is provided in collaboration with the Medical Staff and in accordance with objectives and policies of hospital.
oResponsible for directing the other members of the health care team.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
College : 2010 Ms. Florence Nightingale October 2010
Best in Clinical Performance April 2010
Consistent Dean’s List AY 2006-2009
De La Salle Top Honor Student AY 2007-2008
Outstanding student for Philippine National Service Training March 2007
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Sue Schultz
Director of Nursing (Medical-Surgical Unit)
North Vista Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Nydia Pendelene
Director of Nursing (Orthopedic Unit)
Southern Hills Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
Darlene E. Francisco
Applicant