Nurse Practitioner Patient Care

Angelina Charles

Family Nurse Practitioner

FortWorth, Texas 76131 • 817-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Motivated professional with extensive experience providing quality patient care for more than two decades in a variety of healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Adept at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, maintain medical records and track treatment progress. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field. Facilitated patient care continuity through effective communication and collaboration.

Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.

My objective is to perform responsible medical care as a Nurse Practitioner in clinical settings, collaborating with other providers in managing patients' illnesses by assessing, diagnosing, evaluating, making appropriate referral for the patients, aiming to achieve a state of wellness.

Education

Purdue University Global- June 2021

Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Aspen University – June 2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Jersey College – February 2012

Associate of Science in Nursing

Erwin Technical College- December 2000

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manatee Community College- May 1999

Associate of Art in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum (640 hours)

Evergreen Medical Clinic-Arlington, Texas

Ken Wamwiri, MSN, FNP-C Preceptor August 2020- March 2021(363 hours)

Evaluated and treated acute and chronic illnesses across diverse age groups, including medication reconciliation, weight management, and hormone imbalance therapies.

Administered DOT physicals and B12 injections and assisted with specialized procedures such as palate and ED injections.

Provided comprehensive health management for men and women, addressing urgent needs, and promoting overall wellness.

Pediatric Clinical Simulation- i-Human Virtual due to COVID-19 (117 hours)

Dr. Michelle McClendon DNP, FNP-C Preceptor (program director) February 2021- April 2021

Lago Mar Medical Clinic- Texas City, Texas

Abiola Opabunmi MSN, FNP-C Preceptor April 2021- June 2021 (160 hours)

Assessed patients' conditions, identifying, and diagnosing a range of medical issues.

Directed patients to suitable external treatment programs for specialized care.

Prescribed medications tailored to treat various ailments effectively.

Experience

RN Cardiac Critical Care Nurse- 12/2020- Present

John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS)- Fort-Worth, Texas

Controlled complex cardiac and critical care cases, including patients with CHF, COPD, post-CABG, ventilator-dependent patients with tracheostomy and peg-tube.

Executed and adjusted critical drips such as amiodarone, nitroglycerin, dopamine, lasix, and insulin following proper protocol.

Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors.

Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and patients.

Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail.

Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments in complex situations.

RN Critical Care Nurse III- CP Renal (transplant), 09/2019 – 08/2022

Medical City Hospital- Fort Worth, Texas

Cared for pre and post kidney transplant patients, including ESRD patients on dialysis waiting for organs. Patients with post kidney transplant rejection, or at risk of rejection.

Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.

Precepting new nurses and student nurses doing their capstone.

Play Team lead by supervising the unit and maintaining safety for patients and staffs.

RN Clinical III- (location permanently closed)- 06/2019 - 06/2020

Kindred Hospital- Mansfield, Texas

Delivered top tier care to critically ill patients in a long-term acute care setting.

Led intricate cases including ventilator dependent patients with tracheostomy, peg-tube with multi-system failure.

Educating patients and family on disease managements and safe recovery.

RN Float Pool Critical Nurse III, 07/2018 - 06/2019

Orlando Health Southlake Hospital – Clermont Florida

Adopted seamlessly throughout the hospital from ED, ED overflow, CDU, med-surge, pcu, and ICU- step-down depending on the need for the shift ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care across all departments.

Enhancing patients’ safety and satisfaction by efficiently managing workload fluctuations.

Charge nurse at times based on needs.

RN -traveler Nurse Contract PCU/CVU/ICU step down, 11/2017 - 07/2018

AdventHealth Waterman- Tavares, Florida

Incorporated evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice.

Always maintained professional demeanor in fast-paced environment.

Provided compassionate and patient-centered care, promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes.

RN Critical Care (stroke unit), 04/2013 - 06/2019

Winter Heaven hospital- Winter Heaven, Florida

Presented comprehensive care for stroke, post TPA, spinal cord injury, new onset seizure, new onset myasthenia gravis, ETOH withdrawal, and any neurological disorder patients for two years and CVU, CVICU unit for the remaining years.

On the CVU unit, I cared for patients with active chest pain, CHF, COPD on Bi-pap, pre- CABG, fresh post CABG with chest tubes in place on insulin drip; valve replacement, post pacer, post ablation patients, and Tikosyn therapy.

Managing multiple drips: insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, dopamine etc.

Precepting new grads nurses and student nurses during their capstone.

Play charge nurse by supervising the unit and maintaining overall safety for patients and staffs.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN), 11/2010 - 04/2013

Senior healthcare and rehabilitation- Tampa, Florida

Patient assessment, administration of medicines, monitoring blood glucose level, patient teaching, discharge instructions, and reporting critical lab results to physicians.

Ensured that doctor's orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.

Supervising LPN and cna staff members; Administer medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV, and via Peg); accessed and de-accessed Medi- port for Iv therapy, draw blood via the port, central line, or PICC-line.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 12/2000 - 12/2010

Tampa Rehabilitation Center- Tampa, Florida

Patient assessment, administration of medicines, monitoring blood glucose level, patient teaching, discharge instructions, and reporting critical lab results to physicians.

They ensured that doctor's orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 03/2008 - 08/2010

Hillsborough County Jail- Tampa, Florida

Administered medications to work release inmates, verified medications from pharmacies and obtained orders from appropriate physicians for new inmates.

Responded to emergency code, sick calls, and made appropriate referrals.

Skills

Patient Assessment and diagnosis

Advanced Critical-care Nursing

Aged-Related Health Screening

Medication management

Cultural Competence

Primary care efficiency

Chronic Disease Management

Lab Result Interpretation

Professional Bedside Manner

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Awards

The National Honor Society for High Achiever (February 2017)

American Health Council -National best Nurse (April 2017)

Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society, chapter of Aspen University (March 2018)

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