Josephine C. Whelan APRN. BC. MSN
Objective
To expand my professional and management skills by working with a collaborative team that is goal centered to meet all the need of their clients.
Work Experience:
May 2014-present: Fulltime Cape Cod Emergency Associates at Fontaine Urgent Care Center, Harwich, MA, walk in care all ages
January 2009-May 2014: Cape Cod Healthcare at Fontaine Medical, Primary Care and Walk in Center, Harwich, MA.
Nurse Practitioner performs examinations, assessments and referrals in Primary Care working with Family Practitioner, Internists and Endocrinologist.
Diabetes education working with Diabetic patients, Type 1, 1.5 and 2.
Gynecologic evaluations on women from teen to postmenopausal and beyond.
Evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages in walk in center, summer volume 65+/day.
September 2004 – January 2009 : Cape Cod Healthcare Hyannis, MA
Occupational Health Services, Nurse Practitioner
Performed exams and assessments of employees/students/ contractors/vendors and volunteers as client base required
Performed pre-placement assessments of all employees:
Lab retrieval and processing.
Computer inputting of proper documentation of vaccinations, lab data
Initial assessment and follow up of Workers Compensation claims
Worked closely with Case Management team to assure appropriate care
Referral as needed, to appropriate resources such as orthopedics, Primary Care, neurology, neurosurgery, Employee Assistance Program and Physical and Occupational Therapies
Triage of work and non work related illness and injury
Monthly peer review to maintain consistency of care
Monthly Education sessions provided to staff
Quarterly Medication Reviews with Supervising MD
Served as Biannual Safe Patient Handling Day
coordinator
Chair Safety and Injury Prevention Committee
Contact: Judy Berube Manager
1995 - 2004 Pulmonary Internist and Consultants Hyannis, MA
Office Nurse Practitioner
Assessed and treated adults with acute and chronic illness
Gynecology care of adolescents, adults and elderly
Pulmonary care of adults and elderly with acute chronic disease
Contact: Albert Barrows MD, Scott Slater MD
1989-1994 Healthcare of Southeastern MA- Family Planning
Hyannis, Nantucket, Wareham, Quincy, Martha’s Vineyard, Plymouth MA
Assess and treat gynecology patients from adolescent through elderly for all aspects of gynecology problems
Referral to appropriate resources such as WIC, Social Services, ER, breast biopsy, gynecology
Contact Elizabeth Torrent 508-***-****
1989-Present Cape Cod Emergency Associates.
Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis MA.
Part time and per diem NP in ER and Urgent Care
As of May 2015, Full Time Urgent Care
At Fontaine Urgent Care
Evaluation and treatment of all ages from new born to octogenarian and beyond.
Contact Patricia Hammel MD 508-***-****.
Education:
2000-2002 Boston College MSN with distinction Boston Massachusetts
1998-2000 Curry College BSN with honors Quincy, Massachusetts
1980-1981 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Albany Medical Center Hospital,
Albany, New York
Memberships:
National Nurses Honor Society: Sigma Theta Tau, Chapter-at-large 2000 to Present
ACNP
Teaching Experience:
Volunteer Work:
Precept students in clinical offices, ER, and gynecology settings
1992-2012 students from:
UMass Boston
UMass Dartmouth
Boston College
Northeastern University
Spring semester 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer 2009, taught Health Assessment Through the Life Span
Northeastern University, Division of Continuing Education; Coordinator
Medical Consultant for Cape Cod Children’s Place, Inc. N. Eastham, Ma 02651 508-***-****
Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Cape Cod at VNA Thrifitique South Yarmouth, MA 02661
Personal Information:
Address: 16 Deacons Folly Road
Harwich, MA 02645
Phone: 508-***-****
Married, 3 grown daughters, 1 Golden Retriever, Sadie.
Professional References: Dr. Pat Hammel 508-***-****
Dr. Scott Slater 508-***-****
Judy Berube NP 774-***-****