Nurse Practitioner Family

Bindu Shaji, RN, MSN, NP-C, GERO-BC

Garland, TX *5043 469-***-****

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Advanced Practice Provider

Experienced clinician, esteemed nursing leader, graduated Master of Science in Nursing with honors, demonstrated ability to provide quality, evidence-based care in dynamic, multi-disciplined clinical settings. Conducts and documents history and physical examination based on age and diagnosis, Excels in fast-paced, high-pressure environments as a receptive team player. Forms exceptional, trusting relationships with colleagues, patients, physicians, and family members. Excellent problem solver, critical thinker, and energetic self-starter with solid history of upholding care standards utilizing well-honed abilities to evaluate care plans, analyze responses to interventions, and ensure quality health outcomes.

Patient Assessments

Documentation

Telehealth Services

Health Promotion

Role Model & Preceptor

Evidence based treatments

Disease Management

JCAHO/HIPPA Compliance

Education & Health Literacy

Therapeutic Care Plans

Education & Credentials

Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas, Arlington (2018)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

University of Texas, Arlington (2015)

Associate of Science, Nursing

Holy Family School of Nursing (1997)

--- Licensure & Certifications ---

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner State of Texas # AP138573 – Expires 12/31/24

Gerontological nursing Certification. GERO-BC --- Expires -10/07/2026

Registered Nurse State of Texas # 760169 – Expires 12/31/24

BLS & ACLS Certified – Expires 12/24

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified – Expires 10/24

Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) – Lifelong Membership

Career Experience

Nurse Practitioner, WellMed Clinic (Full-Time), (8/2022 -Present)

WellMed at South Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Provide patient centered care to Medicare and Medicaid patients, mostly geriatric population.

Care of Geriatric patients in clinic and visit SNF when our patients are admitted in SNF

Risk assessment and chronic care management including CHF, DM, HTN, COPD

Provides acute care as needed.

Provides comprehensive health assessments and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team

Nurse Practitioner, CVS Minute Clinic (Full-Time), (Jan 2022- 08/2022)

CVS, Dallas, TX.

Provide acute/urgent care for sick patients from 18 months old to geriatric population.

Women’s health care needs, STD screening and treatment.

Chronic care management. Comprehensive care and wellness checkup.

Utilizes evidence to develop, implement and evaluate patient plans of care.

Manage and run the clinic independently.

Nurse Practitioner, North Dallas Women’s Care (Part-Time), (May 2021- Jan 2022)

North Dallas Women’s Care, Plano, TX

Provide Gynecological/Obstetrical care to 15-20 patients per day.

STD testing and treatments.

Provide onsite and tele visits.

Assess, evaluate, and manage all women’s healthcare needs.

Team leader and preceptor to Nurse Practitioner students.

Report supervising physicians on a regular basis.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardinal Rehab Services (Full-Time), (Nov 2020- Dec 2020)

DFW House calls, Dallas, TX

Provide primary care to geriatric patients who are unable to go to the doctor’s office, chronic and acute care management via tele-visit and in person visit.

Medicare and managed care patients.

Prescribe medications, DME, home healthcare.

Follows up with referrals, diagnostic tests.

Arrange specialty visits as needed.

Detailed documentation of visits and care provided.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Sleep Disorders (Part-Time), (Feb 2020- June 2020)

Dallas Center for Sleep Disorders – Dallas, TX

Provide patient centered care to up to 18 referrals per day, analyzing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy.

Established reputation for empathy and patience while projecting a positive bedside manner.

Prescribe pressure settings for PAP device that ensure optimum results and avoid complications.

Recognized for delivering quality patient support, adhering to professional and ethical standards.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine (Part-Time), (January 2019 to January 2020)

Healing Companion Clinic – Garland, TX

Delivered primary care to diverse patient population with complex medical co-morbidities. Examined and treated up to 16 patients a week analyzing, testing, screening, diagnosing, and prescribing medications and treatments.

Earned essential experience delivering care within a busy health clinic.

Worked independently to administer care consistent with core nursing values.

Established reputation as flexible and easy-going team member, willing to assist where needed.

Registered Nurse – Acute Care, Geriatrics/ Stroke/ Med Surg/Ortho (March 2018 to Present)

UT Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, TX

Assess patient needs, coordinate with multidisciplinary team, and deliver skilled nursing treatments, acute care, elderly, med-surge, stroke, ortho, telemetry, step down, vascular, and cystic fibrosis patients in 24 bed unit.

Problem Solving, Attitude, Compassion, and Teamwork (PACT) award winner multiple times.

Meritorious award winner for the year 2022.

Offer comprehensive and compassionate communicable disease management to patients with COVID-19 infection.

Numerous letters of appreciation from the unit manager, team leader and charge nurse.

CAUTI prevention champion/Medication Safety representative/Stroke committee member/ Preceptor.

RN: Charge Nurse – Acute Care, Med Surg, (March 2009 to February 2018)

Baylor Health Care System – Garland, TX

Administratively and clinically directed and trained unit nursing staff while contributing to the development of patient care policies and procedures, adhering to CMS rules and Joint Commission Standards of Care.

Recommended to pursue leadership role as Assistant Manager.

Nominated for the Florence Nightingale award by unit leadership.

Acknowledged 30+ times for positive patient feedback including the Service Excellence Award.

RN: Charge Nurse – Long Term Care, (January 2008 to May 2012)

Presbyterian Nursing Home, Tray more Nursing Home – Dallas, TX

Community Nursing & Rehab Center – Naperville, IL

Coordinated care, delivered treatments, conferred with physicians and multi-disciplinary clinical team to meet long term therapy goals, and observe patient’s progress. Led, mentored, and educated staff and aligned caregiver’s skillset with patient needs.

Frequently served as a preceptor to onboarding nurses.

Ensured the conveyance of high-quality acute care and rehabilitation.

Contributed to the development of patient care policies and procedures.

--- Technological Proficiencies ---

EPIC, Eclipsys, Allscripts, Practice Fusion, eClinicalWorks, Athena Health, MEDITECH, Care 360 systems, Cure MD

Professional Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau, (2015 to Present) Golden Key International, (2018 to Present) American Association of Nurse Practitioners, (2018 to Present)

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