IN Itumeleng M Ncube

Pensacola, FL ***** 850-***-**** adznsy@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Resourceful, Advanced Nurse Practitioner possessing excellent work ethic, compassion and commendable interpersonal skills. Self-motivated individual with expertise in adult gerontology.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager be part of a patient-centered care organization.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Supervised team of 8 staff members (5 RN, 2 patient tech, & unit coordinator)

promoted from floor nurse to charge nurse during my tenure on the unit completed DNP while working full-time

implemented readmission prevention project which is now implemented in the unit

SKILLS Patient educator and advocate

Care coordination and patent flow

within providers

Assess and diagnose patient

illness

Lab/test interpretation to

formulate treatment plan

Collaboration with other providers

Utilization of information

technology

Conducted translational research

examining best readmission

prevention measures for

COPD/CHF patients

Interpret and translate research

into practice by creating a health

care initiative that is in current use

withing the health system

EMR / EHR

Strong clinical judgment

WORK HISTORY HOSPITALIST NURSE PRACTITIONER 07/2020 to 05/2023 HNI Health Care Pensacola, FL

Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms. Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients. Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.

HOSPITALIST NURSE PRACTITIONER 09/2019 to 01/2020

Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group Pensacola, FL APRN with prescriptive authority

Assisted with admission from the ED and collaborated with the hospitalist provers

Completed consults within the hospitalist group

Discharge patients, coordinated care with case manager and other specialists

Assisted with patient follow up visits in observation care with the assigned Observation MD

Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.

Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.

Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.

MEDICAL, NEUROSURGERY CHARGE RN 07/2002 to 08/2019 Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, FL

Surgical/Neurology-, Coordinated patient flow within the units Took a patient load during high census while coordinating care of 25 patient in the Unit

Effective and coordinated unit round on patients with and without physicians

Met with interdisciplinary team (case managers, social services and therapies) to discuss discharge plans and barrier anticipated for discharge Helped interview potential RN and support staff on the unit Mentored new staff and assist fellow team members as a team leader and most of all address patients, family or staff related issues and communicating with the unit Manager/Assistant and or House Supervisor and or patient advocates when necessary.

NEURO UNIT RN 11/2002 to 07/2019

Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola Pensacola, FL

Contributed to the daily nursing care of patients within the neurology unit Participated in interviewing of potential RN or support staff for the units Mentored other nurses within the unit

Participated in the Clinical Progression Ladder

Volunteered in community activities provided by Ascension Sacred Heart providing nursing care (health screening through “Motion in Motion” initiative

Volunteered in the Asthma Kids Camp offered by Ascension Sacred Heart organized by the Foundation and coordinated with respiratory therapist and other disciplines

Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.

Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.

Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.

Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems. Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies. Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information. Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

DOCTORAL STUDENT INTERN 08/2014 to 07/2015

Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, FL

Planned and executed a discharge planning project aimed at reducing avoidable readmissions for COPD/CHF patients within the hospital by coordinating care between providers, interdisciplinary teams, case managers and social services as well as primary care providers Made appointments for patents before discharge to make sure to minimize barriers r/t scheduling issues

Made post discharge calls to patients as well as providers that the patient had follow up appointment scheduled to evaluate barriers and or whether the patient made it to the scheduled appointment

Communicated with the patients routinely to anticipate discharge needs such as support/transportation to and forth to appointment and ability to pay for medication in order to avert a readmission Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs. Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.

Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions. Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events. Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff. Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.

Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch. Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.

Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.

NEUROLOGY OFFICE RN 01/1999 to 12/2003

West Florida Medical Center Clinic Pensacola, FL Worked with a team of 4 Neurologist and a Neuro-psychologist managing the patient flow within the department

Assisted patients in enrolling in the "free" Medication Assistance Program provided by the pharmaceutical companies

Volunteered at the North West Florida Epilepsy Services epilepsy symposiums within the community.

Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.

Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.

Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

GRADUATE INTERN MENTOR 09/2002 to 12/2002

Escambia Pensacola, FL

Educator and coordinator of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention and STD prevention initiative within Escambia County Health Department and area schools.

Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.

Evaluated and interpreted data from experiments and surveys to support research projects.

Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT 01/1996 to 12/2002

West Florida Medical Center Clinic Pensacola, FL Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Scheduled appointments and diagnostic testing patient follow up phone calls with labs and results and coordinate referral Obtained pre-authorization from insurance companies ahead of medical services.

EDUCATION Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner post graduate certificate 2018 Nursing Practice

University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nursing Practice 08/2015 Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL

. Capstone project titled "Effective Discharge Planning to Reduce Readmissions for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease”, GPA: 3.87 Doctor of Nursing Practice 2015

Nova Southeastern University, Davies, FL

Master of Science Nursing in Nursing 2002

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science Nursing in Nursing 1999

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

GPA: 3.57

Excellence in Practice Award – University of South Alabama (MSN), Federal Nurse Traineeship

Registered Medical Assistant in Medical Assistant 1996 Medical Career Center, Pensacola, FL

GPA: 4.0

Associate in Science Degree Nursing 1995

Jefferson Community College, Brewton, AL

Presidential and Dean's Academic Honor Roll – Jefferson Davis/University of South Alabama Academic Achievement Scholarship – Jefferson Davis Community College

Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges –Jefferson Davis AFFILIATIONS American Association of Nurse Practitioners American Nurses Association member

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Golden Key International Honor Society

American Public Health Association

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Life Member

Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society

Alpha Theta Chi Collegiate Honor Society

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS, FL RN License/APRN- AANP-C NPI & DEA #

Basic Life Support/ACLS

Advanced Stroke Life Support

Highly motivated, reliable, astute, doctoral prepared Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) skilled in care of gerontological patient population in acute and primary care setting.

CERTIFICATIONS Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, licensed RN/APRN in state of FL

Prescriptive authority

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