Raquel Rein, RN, MS, ANP-C

**** ***** ******, ***** *****, CA 95050

+1-617-***-**** hiyhhc@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Boston, MA Master of Science in Nursing May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2010

SALEM STATE COLLEGE Salem, MA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Minor: Psychology) June 2004

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

California RN License #830110 Sep 2012-Present Massachusetts RN License #2271196 Apr 2010-Present AANP Board Certified ANP-C Oct 2012-Present BLS/CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider Apr 2011-Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Home Health Mates Hingham, MA Mar 2012-present Registered Nurse Provide personal care to patients, assisting with ambulation, wound care, and meal planning. Administer medications, teaching on side effects and medications. Gather health history and perform physical and mental assessments. Develop long term plans for families of patients. Joslin Diabetes Center Boston, MA Jun 2010-Aug 2010

Clinical Research Nursing Assistant Researched patients living with type 1 diabetes mellitus for over 50 years. Focused on looking at microvascular and macrovascular complications. Performed physical examination, including neuropathy screening and EKG set up. Analyzed data that correlated EKG findings to cardiovascular medication use, diet, and family history.

Research Assistant Mar 2008-Aug 2009 Assisted Principal Investigator in Islet Transplantation lab. Coordinated projects for Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center. Edited literature reviews and publications for scientific research.

InterExchange Language Study Madrid, Spain Jun 2007-Dec 2007 ESL Teacher Taught English as a Second Language to beginning English speakers. Created lesson plans.

Lincare Homecare Georgetown, MA Jun 2006-Jun 2007 Healthcare Representative Performed medical equipment set-ups and assessments on COPD and cancer patients within ICU and inside patient homes. Facilitated Better Breathing health promotion support groups. Educated doctors, nurses, and therapists on new respiratory medications and techniques.

McLean Hospital Belmont, MA Jun 2004-Jun 2005 Research Assistant Worked on human clinical trials. Created mental health projects on depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Researched links between disorder genetics and sociological factors.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA Jan 2012-Apr 2012 Infectious Disease Consulted with adults during annual exams and acute and chronic visits under NP supervision. Provided screening, immunizations, and pharmacological and non pharmacological plans. Analyzed blood work, determined abnormal lab values, and decided on how to clinically treat patients. Advised patients on lifestyle choices and evaluated need for follow up or referrals.

North Shore Medical Center Peabody, MA Jan 2012-Apr 2012 Gastroenterology Collected history, performed physical exam, and counseled patients with GI issues under physician supervision. Screened for IBS, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s, hepatitis, and colon cancer. Taught prevention of cancer and pancreatitis. Interpreted endoscopy results.

Neighborhood Health Center East Boston, MA Sep 2011-Dec 2011 Chronic Disease Education and Management Under the supervision of a PA, managed patients primarily with hypertension, depression, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Provided social support and advocated for positive lifestyle changes. Focused on medication administration of diabetes type 2 patients, including exercise and diet advise, blood sugar range tracking and compliance strategies. Elder Service Plan Dorchester, MA Sep 2011-Dec 2011

Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly Provided primary care under NP supervision including home care visits to elderly patients. Performed physical exams for patients with dementia, COPD, chronic pain, heart disease, and stroke complications. Referred for social and meal services, hospitalizations, and rehabilitation.

Multipractice Clinic Independence, LA May 2011-June 2011 Primary Care Under NP supervision, performed independent physical assessments, including history, exam, diagnoses and treatment plan. Implemented STD Awareness community project for underserved population through National Health Service Corps. Trained in multidisciplinary setting, with consultations in asthma, diabetes, women’s health, smoking cessation, and infectious disease.

Lynn Community Health Center Lynn, MA Jan 2011-Apr 2011 Primary Care Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients in primary care under the supervision of a NP. Worked with refugees 50% of the time. Gathered a health history and reviewed medications or alternative therapies with patients. Refered patients appropriately for support groups and specialists.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cambridge, MA Sep 2010-Dec 2010 Neurology/Stroke Planned nursing care for elderly patients with neurological impairments, focusing on dysphagia and dementia treatments. Counseled families on proper medication administration and pressure ulcer prevention. Promoted patient self-care including exercise plan and diet.

Women of Means Clinic Boston, MA Jan-April 2010 Community Care Day Shelter Initiated community assessment that identified need for nutrition, stress management, and women’s health education. Assisted in providing primary care: blood pressure clinics, H1N1 clinics, eye examinations, diabetes and depression screening, and anger management.

Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA Sep 2009 -Apr 2010 Medical Bigelow 11 / Medical White 11 Provided holistic and acute care to patients and families. Administered medication and treatment. Educated patients on medications. Mastered pain assessment and paracentesis procedures. Provided acute care to adults. Assisted nurses with vital signs. Performed wound assessment and treatment. Interviewed family members to obtain detailed health history.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA Mar-May 2008 Assisted patients with ADLs, such as feeding, walking, and hygiene. Worked with nurse and physical therapist to find best plan of treatment for patients.

Women, Infant, Children Nutrition Program Boston, MA Jan 2008-Mar 2008 Guided patients through nutrition treatment plans during one-on-one sessions. Designed healthy menu using WIC ingredients for 150 person banquet.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Sep 2010-May 2012 Member, American Holistic Nurses Association Chair, Integrative Healing Group

SKILLS Conversational Spanish

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