PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Skilled Advanced Nursing Professional with over 21 years of patient care experience in various settings seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner.
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner February 2017
South University
Masters of Science in Nursing – Nurse Administration January 2005
Long Island University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing September 1991
Long Island University
CERTIFICATIONS
ARNP, Kissimmee, FL #ARNP9272783 September 19, 2017- April 30, 2019
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT CLINICAL HOURS
Completed more than 780 hours of clinical practice applying advanced health assessment, critically analyzing the clinical manifestations essential to make accurate differential diagnoses, developing appropriate clinical interventions for health problems across the life span. Areas of concentration include adults, geriatrics, women’s health and pediatrics population.
Adv. Health Assessment Acute Patient Care, Rachel Houser, FNP, Kissimmee, FL (68 hours)
Adult/Gerontology Acute Patient Care, Rachel Houser, FNP, Kissimmee, FL (180 hours)
Women’s Health Acute Patient Care, Rachel Houser, FNP, Kissimmee, FL (180 hours)
Pediatrics PM Pediatrics, Dr. Imtiaz, Kissimmee, FL (180 hours)
Primary Care Acute Patient Care, Rachel Houser, FNP, Kissimmee, FL (180 hours)
WORK HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
Assisted Living Facility Administrator January 2010- Present
Merlox Haven, Kissimmee, FL
Managed the day to day operation of facility.
Hire, retain and terminate staff
Family Nurse Practitioner
Acute Patient Care, Kissimmee, FL January 2015 – November 2017
Home visits.
Assess and diagnose and treat adult geriatric population.
Director of Nursing August 2012 – July 2015
Alpha Home Health Solutions, Orlando, FL
Managed the day to day operation of agency.
Directed Clinical manager, clinical and non-clinical staff.
Conducted comprehensive assessments in homes.
Deputized for agency administrator in her absence.
Conducted home visits for assessments, intervention and treatment.
Wound Nurse November 2012- February 2013
Osceola Regional Wound Center, Kissimmee, FL
Assessed, treated and managed simple and complex wounds
Provided wound care, wraps, chamber treatments
Clinical Nurse Manager July 2011 – December 2012
Mederi Caretenders Home Health Agency, Kissimmee, FL
Supervised clinical and non-clinical staff.
Assisted with employment, retention and termination process.
Conduct comprehensive assessments in home.
Clinical Nurse Manager September 2010 – June 2011
Gentiva Home Health Agency, Kissimmee, FL
Supervised and managed clinical and non-clinical staff.
Conduct comprehensive assessments in home
Clinical Coordinator/Interim Director Surgical and Orthopedic Unit January 2008 – May 2010
Heart of Florida Hospital Medical Center, Davenport, FL
Direct and indirect care of patients, families.
Assisted the multidiscipline/MD etc., on unit with the provision of care for patients and families.
Assisted in hiring/retaining/terminating of staff.
Assisted with budget, managed the day to day operations of the unit.
Assumed the role of director in her absence.
Resident Care Coordinator June 2006 – December 2007
Dr. Susan McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn NY
Supervised clinical and non-clinical staff on memory care unit.
Organized activities, training for residents.
Direct and indirect care to Alzheimer’s residents etc.,
Branch Manager July 2005- December 2007
Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center Home Health Agency, Brooklyn, NY
Promoted to Branch manager from nursing supervisor.
Managed the day to day operation of the agency.
Ensure staff compliance with nursing standards, organization and regulatory guidelines.
Supervised and managed professional and non-professional staff.
Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of administrator/director.
COMMUNITY:
Organize and direct health fairs, preceptorship, ANA member.
REFERENCE:
Available upon request