Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
KAMALA DHAKAL
Nurse Practitioner
Encinitas, California, United States
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SUMMARY
Dedicated and patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation. WORK EXPERIENCE
2017-Current
Registered Nurse
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
February 2022-March 2023
Nurse Practitioner
Palomar Health
San Diego, California, United States
May 2015-June 2017
Registered Nurse (RN)
Broward Health
Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United States
2015-2017
clinical nurse caring
Broward Health Imperial Point
Florida, United States
for patients with life-threatening illnesses including COVID-19, heart/respiratory failure, drug overdose, trauma, and infectious diseases
• Worked with pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patients 2
• Worked closely with the nurse manager and charge nurse to identify goals, motivating other staff to act, and providing support and motivation to achieve mutually negotiated goals.
• Administered medications (ORAL, ENTERAL, IV, SQ, and IM), monitor side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Handled wound management, pain management, IV antibiotic therapy, and respiratory therapy.
• Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Worked with PEG, Ostomy care, Nasal, Oral, Tracheal suctioning equipment, Foley, PCA pumps, and Accuchecks
• Worked with hospice, oncology, hematology, stem cell transfer patients and family
• Part of wound care swat team and involved in wound vac and wound care therapy EDUCATION
-2020
Master of Science in Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States
Master of Science in Nursing, 11/2020
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais Illinois
• Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty
• Nursing
-2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Miramar, Florida, United States
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 12/2014
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Miramar, Florida
• Nursing
-2010
Associate of Arts
Broward College
Florida, United States
Associate of Arts, 05/2010
Broward College, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Clinical Practicums
Family Medicine
o Comprehensive and focused history and physical examination, including appropriate psychosocial, developmental, depression/anxiety screenings, and cultural elements o Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits o Manage overall patient care, including acute illness such as upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, allergies, pneumonia, acute otitis media, back pain, dermatitis, cellulitis, and various chronic ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders, as well as changes in lifestyle and development issues
o Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses o Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies Pediatrics
o Conduct comprehensive wellness exams, developmental screenings, acute care, and follow-up visits for patients from birth to 18 years of age
o Conduct sports physicals and educate patients and parents on concussion care o Confident in knowledge of growth and development, anticipatory guidance, and the child family interaction while working with parents to address their fears, concerns and treatment options
o Recognition and management of acute and chronic pediatric diseases and the effect of childhood illness on growth and development
Adult Gerontology
o Provide compassionate primary care services including comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses o Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders
o Assess need for appropriate lab tests, order and interpret results under the supervision of preceptor o Collaborate with medical specialties through appropriate referrals Women's Health
o Secure complete health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems o Perform basic physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, Papanicolaou testing, and wet mount preparation o Knowledgeable in diagnostics and management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, oral contraceptive management, vaginitis, depression, and STDs Convenience Care
o Follow guidelines and protocols to deliver evidenced based-treatment plans o Obtain medical history, perform both comprehensive and focused medical exams, diagnose, and treat medical conditions
o Focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education and counseling o Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• health promotion
SKILLS
Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse Pain Management Hematology Therapy Oncology Hippa Primary Care Patient Care Physicals Pediatric Pediatrics Wound Care Wound Management HIV Principal Component Analysis PCA Cerner EMR Antibiotic Toxicology Pharmacology Pumps Healthcare OSHA Documentation Confident Excel MS Excel Microsoft Word MS Word
CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, issued 01/2021, current Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, issued 01/2017, current Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 1/2015
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, issued 01/2021, current
• HIPPA, OSHA, Hepatitis, AIDS/HIV, Domestic violence, issued 07/2020, current
• Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, issued 01/2017, current American Nurses Credentialing Center, FNP-C, issued 01/2021
• Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 1/2015 American Heart Association, BLS, current
• ECG and Pharmacology Preparatory Course
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
FNP-C
BLS
LANGUAGES
English - Intermediate Hindi - Intermediate
WORK AUTHORIZATION
I am authorized to work in the following countries:
• United States
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