Nurse Practitioner Registered

Elena A Nelson, APRN-C, BSN, RN

Tampa, Florida **602

Phone: 727-***-**** E-mail: **********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

Licensed Adult Nurse Practitioner specializing in pain management for acute and chronic conditions in the specialties of orthopedic, rheumatology, neurology, oncology, endocrinology.

Experienced Adult Nurse Practitioner seeing 15-20 patients in 8-hour shift

Licensed Adult Nurse Practitioner experienced in workers compensation industry including claims, case management, third party administrators, insurances, litigations.

Licensed Registered Nurse in the hospital setting with strong progressive and critical care experiences in cardiology

Charge Registered Nurse in the hospital setting

Pre-operative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Preceptor, Trainer

Ability to multitask in high stress situations while maintaining patient focus and safety standards

Quick study, dedicated, technologically savvy

OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a position as an Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse in which I can continue to learn and increase my knowledge further to help heal and educate my patients. I am capable of efficiently managing multiple assignments both independently as well as with team collaboration. I have exceptional organizational skills, good time-management, excellent communication, and critical thinking skills, as well as high customer service ratings.

Education:

05/2011 – 12/2014 Masters of Science in Nursing University of Tampa, Florida

12/2006 - 07/2008 Bachelor of Science in Nursing St. Petersburg College, Florida

01/2002 – 07/2006 Associate of Science in Nursing St. Petersburg College, Florida

Licenses & Certifications:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – License # APRN9248331, Expires 04/2024, American Academy of Nurse practitioners

Registered Nurse – License # RN9248331, Expires 04/2024, Florida Board of Nursing

National Provider Identifier Number: 123*******

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Expires 01/2024, American Heart Association

BLS - BLS for Healthcare Providers, Expires 01/2024, American Heart Association

Employment:

12/2016 - Present INTERVENTIONAL SPINE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Pain Management

Manage high-volume patients in chronic and acute pain while collaborating with multiple specialties including primary care, orthopedic, rheumatology, neurology, neurosurgery, endocrinology, oncology, interventional radiology, and pain due to work-related and auto injuries. Daily tasks include a thorough and accurate history and physical assessment at each encounter, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, developing an evidenced-based plan of care followed by evaluation of recommended treatment plans including response to interventional pain management procedures, managing pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and holistic treatments, and education on prevention.

Council patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/conditions, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.

03/2022 – 10/2022 FORESIGHT COMMERSIAL INSURANCE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – AVP Wellness & Recovery

Provided oversight of telephonic and field case managers for complex work-related injuries and catastrophic claims. Acted as a liaison between third party administrators, employers, insurance carriers, injured workers, lawyers and medical team.

Developed and coordinated treatment care plans for common work-related injuries including sprain/strain/fractures/bulged/herniated disks, joint replacements and back surgeries.

Developed and coordinated catastrophic care plans for work-related injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and multiple traumas.

Analyzed health care costs and evaluated medical care quality and cost efficiency for large loss and catastrophic claims.

08/2006 – 12/2016 BAYFRON MEDICAL CENTER, ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Registered Nurse – PACU

Administered diligent nursing care to post-surgical patients via monitoring, assessment, and intervention. Provided stabilization of hemodynamics using vasoactive, antiarrhythmic, and inotropic intravenous medications post-operatively as ordered by anesthesiologists.

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Intermediate Unit

Provided nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. Managed patients with coronary artery diseases after interventional cardiac catheterization performing neurovascular assessments, administering anticoagulation therapies, and managing complications including hemorrhaging, arrhythmias, and thrombus. Educating patients and families regarding healthy lifestyles, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic cardiac risk factors management, reduction of hypertension and anticoagulation therapies.

Registered Nurse – Progressive Cardiac Unit, Charge Nurse

Mentored and educated new graduated registered nurses. Performed administrative duties in the unit of 38 beds including patients’ placements, scheduling, yearly evaluations. Educated patients and families on heart failure management including medications, lifestyle modifications, symptom awareness and follow-up care.

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