Family Nurse Practitioner

Nina Ho

*** ***** **. *** **** New Haven, CT ****0

Tel: 203-***-**** E-mail: ********@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION

Responsible, self-driven and detail-oriented

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Confidence in nursing and medical knowledge and interventions

Comprehensive knowledge of human diseases and illnesses

Excellent ability to communicate with people from all ages & cultural backgrounds

EDUCATION

Yale University, New Haven, CT

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner May, 2012

• Rigorous curriculum on the primary care management of diverse populations across the lifespan

• Curriculum incorporates research with clinical practice, health care systems and policy

• Scholarly inquiry praxis on the quality of life of school-age children with Atopic Dermatitis

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Bachelor of Science in Nursing June, 2009

Summa Cum Laude

• Curriculum focus on small group Problem-Based Learning (PBL), fostering intellectual curiosity through critical thinking and self-directed learning

• Enhance innovation, optimal research, and transition of knowledge, concepts and theories into nursing practice

HONOURS/AWARDS

Yale University, New Haven, CT May, 2012

Honor Society of Nursing- Sigma Theta Tau Delta Mu chapter

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Dean’s Honor List Award 2006-2009

WORK/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, Pediatric

Student FNP September 2011 to May 2012

• Provided pediatric primary care to the low income and underserved patient populations

• Gained confidence in the diagnosis and management of a variety of pediatric diseases, including asthma, rashes, otitis media, and various viral and bacterial infections

• Managed comprehensive well child care in children of all ages including special patient populations such as patients with myasthenia gravis and congenital heart diseases

Family Practice of Greater New Haven

Student FNP January 2011 to May 2012

• Provided family-centered primary care to patients of all ages with focuses on pain management, chronic care, and addiction management

• Gained proficiency in the management of common acute and chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and viral and bacterial infections

Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, School-Based Health Care

Student FNP January 2011 to May 2011

• Provided episodic and chronic care to middle and high-school students at school-based health center

• Identified diagnosis such as asthma, scoliosis, and provided education on growth and development, nutrition, exercise, and sexuality

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan July 2009 to June 2010

Research R.N.

• Co-author of a nursing research on the incidence density and bacteria of the bacteriuria for the residents in nursing home

• Assisted with peer-review and publication; translated articles from Chinese to English for publication

Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario

Vascular Surgery Unit- Clinical Practicum January 2009 to April 2009

• Fostered patient autonomy and engaged in health promotion behaviors including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and hypertension management

• Integrated current research to expand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues

McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Research Assistant September 2008 to December 2008

• Worked collectively with faculty researchers and composed a research abstract on the emotional-social intelligence in nursing student and presented study findings at a conference

• Increased research skills by conducting questionnaire administration, literature review and data analysis

McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Coronary Care Unit- Clinical Practicum September 2008 to December 2008

• Provided comprehensive, safe and organized critical care and assertive response to clinical changes

• Introduced evidence-based literature on the effects of patient education on life style management to staff nurses and implemented a workshop on critical appraisal of research literature

McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Maternal-Child Unit- Clinical Practicum January 2008 to April 2008

• Provided individualized care plans and performed thorough assessment to new mothers and their newborns

• Worked closely with multidisciplinary team and patient family to provide family-centered patient care

EXTRACURRICULUM/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

HAVEN Free Clinic September 2010 to Present

Senior Clinical Team Member

• Student-run free clinic to provide primary care to the uninsured adults of the community

• Worked collaboratively with faculty preceptors and a team of student volunteers to provide quality care with limited resources

• Incorporated teaching to clinical team members in patient visits, including assessing complex diagnosis such as Systemic lupus erythematosus and gynecological complaints

McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Chinese Christian Fellowship- Small Group Leader September 2006 to April 2007

• Facilitated weekly two-hour meetings with a group of 5-12 undergraduate students of all years

• Demonstrated leadership by guiding meaningful book reflections and applications

SKILLS/Certifications

Language Skills

Chinese (Mandarin and Taiwanese dialect)

• Fluent in conversational and reading & writing skills including medical terms

French

• Semi-fluent in business conversation and reading & writing skills

AANP member

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