NP NELLY M. PADFIELD
adztje@r.postjobfree.com 760-***-**** Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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SUMMARY
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic Charting. Hardworking Nurse Practitioner conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. SKILLS Direct Patient Care
Patient-Focused Care
Computer Literacy
Quality Assurance Controls
Companionship and Emotional
Support
Interdisciplinary
Communication
Infection Control Procedures
Interdisciplinary Care
Patient Assessments
Client Documentation
Positioning Patients
Drug Administration
Promoting Healthy Habits
EMR Updating
Symptom Documentation
Healthcare Administration
Cerebrovascular Accidents
Critical Care Nursing
HIPAA
WORK HISTORY Nursing HEALTH CARE PROS Traveling 01/2019 - CURRENT Currently working at Arrowhead Trauma Medical Center in Colton. Prior work at Orange County Global Trauma Center And St Joseph Systems Hospitals In Orange County.
Provide and treatment of the acute Trauma patient. Profound knowledge of general nursing and critical nursing and critical nursing practices. Ability to recognize and develop plans accordingly to each patients' needs. Proficiency to educate patients and their families in compliance with the hospital and regulations, patient's rights, etc. Ability to function independently while still exhibiting profound teamwork to allow the unit to function easily, as well as a multitasking ability not compromising with the quality of work that is done. Serving patients through important cases like assessment, planning, intervention and implementation in compliance with unit standards.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
Practitioner WoundTech, Lee Galitz MD 11/2019 - 05/2023 Performed mobile advanced wound care & General Practice, in Los Angeles, CA & San Bernardino County with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating physical and psychological conditions for patients of all ages Specialize in Wound healing. As a General Practice would treat & maintain patient's pain and infection.
Practitioner, performs medical history analysis, screenings, and non-surgical procedures to address a wide range of common medical conditions
General Practice is a medical specialty focused on disease prevention and general maintenance of patients' whole health - including debridement.
define and document patient diagnoses.
Significant diseases and conditions treated by General Practice Doctors include the common cold, strep throat, bronchitis, the flu, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided.
Practice Doctors include physical exams, diagnostic exams (like urine, stool, or blood tests), immunizations, emergency care, and specialist referrals.
Effective communication skills and customer service skills. Family Nurse Practitioner Medical Group - 01/2022 - 12/2022 Burbank, CA
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications. Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly. Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care. Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Orange County Global Medical Center 03/2015 - 01/2020 Provide nursing care within level 2 trauma center of this prestigious hospital
Handle medical emergencies resulting from events such as cardiac arrest, strokes, car accidents, stabbings, head injuries, poison ingestion, drug overdoses, sexual assault and burns Assess and stabilize patients with experience and accuracy Displayed expert clinical skills in managing the critical care of all categories of Emergency Department patients
React effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients' lives
Served as a fill in preceptor/mentor for nursing students Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients Provided nursing care for the patient requiring temporary cardiac pacer support
Providing nursing care for the patient requiring respiratory interventions, and patient requiring cardiac monitoring Provided respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, ICU/CCU 09/2014 - 01/2015 Cared for chronic and acute ill patients
Managed and stabilized their care and continued to give treatment Used holistic approach to assist family and patient for better spiritual and emotional outcome during their stay.Monitored acute and chronic cardiac, pulmonary and stroke patients in the unit Provided nursing care effectively per protocol Collaborative closely with the physician (hospitalist).
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse ST. MARY HOSPITAL 09/2006 - 01/2015 Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Oversaw average of [1-4] patients per shift
(CABG, IABP, ICU, SDU, telemetry patients
Interact daily with a variety of personnel including physicians, radiology technologists, other medical staff, and patients; directly assist physicians in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures. Conscious sedation of all radiology, GI, line placement, cardioversion and small procedures at the bedside. Monitored and used Swan-Ganz post CABG, arterial lines, SVO2 monitoring patients to keep stable.
Communicated with Spanish patients and families.
Analyzed rhythm strips and lab values, performed 12 lead ECG Assisted in code on trauma and critical patients
Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to lead groups to new knowledge of computer charting and changes prior to computer charting
Was an ambassador for the staff
Rapid Response Nurse functioning demands a high level of nurse- physician collaboration, along with respiratory therapist, primary nurse
As a Rapid Response Team, I assisted in patient safety initiatives to reduce adverse events and prevent avoidable deaths among hospitalized patients.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse DESERT VALLEY 01/2000 - 01/2008 HOSPITAL
Oversaw and manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities between ICU/ SDU departments
Developed and maintained quality care systems, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
Responsible for scheduling night shift staff
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
EDUCATION Academy of Physicians
APWH Certificate -Certified Advanced Practice Provider By The: Specialize in Wound Managment
Loma Linda UniversityAcademy of Physicians, Loma Linda, CA Associate of Science: Nursing Practice
Acute Care Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's: nursing
United States University, CA
Practice in Family Nurse
Residency Participated and was active involvement with specialty specific professional organizations as evidenced by participation on management of patient care. Completed over 550 hours in clinical hours total in OB, Geriatric, Pediatric, Adult. (Acute Care Illness, Chronic illness, Common illness, health assessment and Clinical residency and practice management). Participated in creating and implementing improvements to achieve clinical, satisfaction and/or efficiency outcomes. Nursing Process: Utilizes the nursing process to provide holistic, compassionate, safe, high quality, population-based care. Demonstrated ability to apply evidence based clinical knowledge into the patient care setting protocols, standards and outcomes measurement. Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues Understand the Payer/Plan benefits, Optum associate policies, procedures and articulate them effectively to providers, members and key decision-makers Manage both medical and behavioral chronic and acute conditions effectively in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider Provided patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention Emergency Nurses Association
No Degree: Trauma Nurse Core Course- ENA COURSE
ACCOMPLISHMENT
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Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on the patient's condition
Provides written home-going instructions
Collaborates with Physicians and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans as necessary Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures Refers patients to Physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment
Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using
Electronic Medical Record software)
APWH Certificate for Wound Healing -Home visits
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC),
DEA License
LANGUAGES Spanish
Native or Bilingual