Brenda Mutehart
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CAREER SUMMARY- Family Nurse Practitioner
Versatile and dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing top quality patient care. New graduate FNP with clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology, and Pediatrics. Passion for knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, commitment to development and willing to keep up with research. Cardiology proficient nurse with 3 years of experience including, but not limited to interdisciplinary healthcare, team contribution, and nursing interventions to promote patient comfort and advocacy. Proficient in working collaboratively to execute a unique care plan. Passionate about delivering quality healthcare and educating patients and their families.
EDUCATION
Elgin Community College – Elgin, Illinois Date of completion: 2018
Associates Degree in Nursing
GPA- 3.5
Chamberlain University - North Brunswick Township, NJ Date of completion: 2020
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
GPA- 3.8
Chamberlain University, North Brunswick Township, NJ Date of Completion: 2022
Master of science Nursing – Family Nurse practitioner
GPA – 3.82
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Basic Life Support certified BLS American Heart Association-2021 Expiration Date 12/2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS certified-2021- American Heart Association Expiration Date 12/2023
New Nurse Residency Graduate- Sherman Hospital - February 2020
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Family Practice –Parol Pitroda, Pitroda Medical (Hoffman Estates, IL)- 250 Hours
Primary Care – Divyang Joshi, Joshi Medicine (Elgin, IL) 125 Hours
Pediatrics – Priyadarsini Ramesh, Tot’s and Teens (Hoffman Estates, IL) 125 Hours
Obstetrics and Gynecology Care – Neelam Gandhi, For Her Health (Hoffman Estates, IL)125 Hours
NP Skills include:
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over the counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner- Pitroda Medical, Schaumburg IL 04/2022- Current
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over the counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
Rounding at Nursing home Facilities.
Outpatient Cardiovascular Registered Nurse Advocate Dreyer Cardiology, Aurora IL 09/2020- 11/2021
Triage patients and ensure proper care is provided to them
Perform initial assessment and refer patients to right doctors
Treat patients in acute CHF exacerbations and administer IV diuretics and medications
Read and explain the tests results to patients and further steps to taken
Respond to emergency situations in the outpatient department as required
Document provided nursing care for billing and clinic's record
Reported changes to concerned doctors in a timely manner
Conversed with patients' relatives and instructed them on home care
Registered Nurse, CCU- Advocate Sherman Hospital ( Elgin, IL) 02/2019-09/2020
Evaluating and treating patients.
Providing postoperative care.
Monitoring stress test evaluations.
Monitoring cardiac and vascular readings.
Educating patients and their families.
Supporting and motivating patients' lifestyle changes
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Patient care technician- Advocate Sherman Hospital (Elgin, IL) 07/2016-01/2019
Certified Nursing Assistant-Markland Little Angels (Elgin, IL) 04/2012-06/2016
Professional Skills
Worked as a preceptor for new staff members on the cardiac unit and Resource crew.
Telemetry nurse with proficient knowledge in Cardiac strip readings.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Professionalism and strong work ethic.
Oral and written communications skills.
Leadership
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/TRAINING
Bilingual – Spanish
Proficient EM R training on Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Obgyn- cloud, Optum Physician
Preceptor