Caroline Etok Elad

*** **** *******, ****** ****, KS 67846 ● 316-***-**** ● adsw3q@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective: Seeking the position of a Nurse practitioner. A-GNP (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner specialty). Worked at St Catherine Hospital-Convenient Care Clinic – Centura as an Occupational Medicine and Urgent care NP. DOT Certified. Presently working as Post Acute NP; LTAC, specialty hospital, and skilled facilities. I have been a Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills over 15 years and experience in adult and geriatric care at hospital and long-term care settings. Worked in Nursing homes, Surgical Unit, Medical Unit, float to ICU when needed, behaviour health unit, and in the PACU or Recovery room at St Catherine Hospital-Centura in Garden city, Kansas.

Qualifications/Skills:

NP Skills:

- Sutures

- Splinting

- Casting

- Staples

- Glue (Laceration)

- Eye Exams and checking for foreign objects or cornea abrasion with fluorescein dye

- Trephination

- Wound Care

- Lab interpretation

- Basic Radiography interpretation

- Excellent HPI

- Physical Examination

- ROS

- Diagnoses

- Differential Diagnoses

- Plan

- When to Refer Patients

- Urgent care Experience like STIs, Ear pain, UTIs, Respiratory infections, Abdominal pain, etc.

- OCC MED Experience with workman’s Comp and Pre-employment physical Assessment

- DOT certified

Skilled in conducting physical examinations as an RN on:

Laparasopic procedures familiarity

Health and wellness expertise

Skilled cardiac care nurse

Vascular care understanding

Compassionate STD care

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Successful treatment of postoperative care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Diabetes Wound cleaning/care expertise and Stroke

Patient Care Flow sheet charting

Colostomy care

Familiarity Mobility assistance

Gastro-enteral nutrition education

Body mechanics knowledge

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

IV drug therapy management

Acute and rehabilitative care

Computerized charting-including EPIC

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Strong medical ethic

Culturally sensitive

Bi-lingual in English and French

Employment History and Experience

From Most recent

2020 –November 19th, 2021, as a Nurse Practitioner -1 year NP working Experience St Catherine Hospital-Convenient Clinic Care -Centura Occupational and Urgent care Nurse Practitioner: Took care of patients with Workplace Injuries like lacerations, Crush injuries, fractures, Strains, Sprains, Falls, etc. Also cover the Urgent Care seeing acute issues like STIs, UTIs, URIs, Earaches, abdominal pain, BP issues, Dysuria, abdominal issues, etc. And soon to be DOT Certified (working on DOT certification). 2007- 2020 - RN

St Catherine Hospital – Centura

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Managed team of medical support personnel. Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture, and wound care. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Take and record patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Obtained vitals sign for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Test glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. 07/2002 to 10/2014 – CNA to LPN to RN

Terrace Garden Care Center Garden City, KS

Assisted patients with ADLs from 2002 to 2005 as a CNA. Then became an LPN in 2005 and an RN in 2007. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, Hypertension, and asthma. Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Tested glucose levels and administered injections. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients and dressing changes. There was a break from Terrace Garden (which had become Homestead) because I relocated to Wichita KS in late 2008 for a family Emergency but, returned to Garden City in late 2009 and resumed at Homestead in 2010.

10/2008 to 12/2009 - RN

Wesley Hospital Wichita, KS

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Responsible for Hemovac Autotransfusion System administration. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Cared for patients for step down trauma patients for SICU. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit

11/2008 to 12/2009 – RN

ManorCare Wichita, KS

Cared for Diabetics. Organized, updated, and maintained over 200 patient charts. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages and dressing changes. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Obtained medical information and measured patients vital signs, weight, and height. Worked as part of the team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. EDUCATION HISTORY

2020- A-GNP (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) – on 05/01/2020 2019- Master of science in Nursing, Maryville University St Louis Missouri 2017-Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Fort Hays State University Hays, KS, USA

2007-Associate of Science: Nursing, Garden City Community College Garden City, KS, USA 2005- License Practice Nurse: Nursing Garden City Community College- Garden City, KS, USA Other Skills:

Driven and determined

Good communication skills, both written and verbal Good negotiating and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

A high standard of computer literacy

Community Involvement:

Member St Dominic Catholic Church, City of Garden City, KS Professional Membership/Honors:

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member of Kansas Advance Practice Nursing Association (KAPN) Former member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society – At GCCC Former Member Unit Base Council for the surgical unit at St Catherine Hospital – Garden City KS

HOBBIES

- Love to cook and sometimes come up with my own recipes

- Enjoy Traveling with my husband

- At my best when with my family members

- Very interested in things happening around the globe.

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