Nurse Practitioner Consultant

Limone Gjoni

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Eastchester, NY **709

T: 914-***-****

aduk2t@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Landmark Health

Family Nurse Practitioner 7/6/2020 to Present

Conduct home visits, tele-medicine, on-call rotation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care;

Assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions;

Diagnose, prescribe, and treat patents, consistent with a high level of care;

Collaborate with the medical director, attending physician, specialists and non-physical providers as applicable for the purpose of coordination of care to effectively meet the medical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient;

Manage pain and symptoms, address goals of care, treatment plans, provide guidance, education to patients and families provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care;

Partner with the patient’s primary care provider and specialists to deliver integrated care;

Participate in a rotated on-call program for home-based patient support after hours;

Conduct efficient and thorough charting, which is key to proper patient care;

Consults with the referring physician, the hospice team and other involved providers to contribute to the patients plan of care;

Work collaboratively with other members of the practice/hospital team to assess, plan and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs;

Educate facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of hospice, palliative care and the services provided;

Prescribe medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with hospice care team and referring physician;

Assist in the planning, implementation, documentation and coordination of patient care services to Hospice patients and their families.

United Health Group

Family Nurse Practitioner 6/29/2015 to 7/2020

Perform medical history and physical examinations, make initial medical diagnosis and develop therapeutic plan;

Write prescriptions and orders for medical tests;

Administer intravenous medications and injections in compliance with state law and guidelines;

Instruct patient/family regarding medication use and treatment. Monitor patient response to medications;

Triage and respond to urgent patient issues, screen incoming laboratory data, discuss data with patients and take appropriate action;

Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs for patients;

Provide and review patient's records, charts and other pertinent information;

Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention;

Participate in relevant multidisciplinary clinical conferences.

Visiting Nurse Service Of New York

Family Nurse Practitioner: Hospice/Palliative Care 12/2010 to 5/2014

Functioned independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients;

Provided palliation and management of terminal illness;

Collaborated with the Medical Director and/or patient’s attending physician to manage and control pain and symptoms;

Diagnosed and recommended treatment for patients with a life limiting illness;

Ordered, performed and interpreted diagnostic studies to help determine disease trajectory and optimize palliative measures;

Made referrals to specialists as needed in managing symptoms;

Established, implemented and evaluated appropriate plans of care;

Documented care provided in the patient’s medical record, providing evidence of progression of the end-stage disease process;

Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment and modalities and monitored the effectiveness of interventions.

Visiting Nurse Service Of New York

Nurse Consultant 5/2001 to 12/2010 and 6/2014 to 6/2015

Provided intensive, continuous care management across acute, home, and long-term care;

Initiated and reinforced patient teaching requirements as needed;

Communicated and negotiated with multidisciplinary teams across all health settings to ensure optimum delivery and coordination of services to members;

Continually assessed the patient’s needs and altered the plan of care appropriately;

Verified that MD’s orders are accurate and complete;

Maintained expenditures to ensure effective use of agency resources;

Promoted knowledge of the program and its services;

Used information to identify trends and needs of groups in the community .

Clinical Training (2008-2009)

Westchester Medical Group

Family Nurse Practitioner

Delivered cost-effective, quality primary care to patients in collaboration with physician;

Assessed and coordinated medical care of patients with physicians, members, key facility, staff, and other providers;

Identified patients’ behavioral health issues;

Documented patient visits via computerized charting using Electronic Medical Records system.

Mount Kisco Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Family Nurse Practitioner

Monitored patient condition and progress, re-evaluating treatment as necessary in collaboration with attending physician;

Cared for and treated women during prenatal, natal, and post-natal periods;

Recorded and maintained patient medical histories, reports, and examination results;

Advised patient and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Yorktown Adult And Pediatric Medicine

Family Nurse Practitioner

Assessed patient on a regular basis to evaluate physical and mental growth and development

Treated adolescents suffering from minor maladies, acute chronic health complications, and physiological and psychological growth and developmental issues

Administered immunizations and educated patients regarding better health practices

Served as a single point of contact for patients throughout the visit to provide a seamless, patient-centered experience

Additional Experience

The Tuttle Agency, New York, NY

Occupational Health Nurse 1998 to 2001

Treated employees for injuries and illness;

Provided emergency care;

Administered allergy injections and assisted MD’s with physicals.

Initial Contract Services, New York, NY

Case Manager / RN 1995 to 2001

Developed and coordinated telephone contact between patient, healthcare provider, supervisor and claims department;

Managed and coordinated patient care activities;

Conducted medical review for managed care; identified and triaged complex clinical issues, quality of care concerns and service issues;

Evaluated medical information and authorized plan benefit coverage medical procedures;

Handled all Workers’ Compensation and disability claims;

Putnam Hospital Center, Putnam County, NY

Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse 1998 to 2000

Established unit goals and objectives.

Worked closely with team to develop, coordinate and educate patient care.

Participated in staffing decisions and education activities

Developed and advanced medical knowledge

Salem Hills Nursing Home, Salem, NY

Geriatrics/Charge Nurse 1998 to 1999

Supervised daily activities of residents, ensuring resident care was in compliance with facility procedures;

Administered all medication and observed progress of residents;

Provided accurate analysis of resident health progress.

Education

Pace University

Lienhard School of Nursing, May 2009

Master of Science

Nurse Practitioner in Family Health

H. H. Lehman College,

Undergraduate Degree June 1995

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Licenses, Certifications and Skills

Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in New York State

Nationally Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Proficient in MS Office

Fluent in Albanian

References furnished upon request

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