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         PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE       Summary      Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Superb interpersonal and leadership skills and enjoys challenges and learning new concepts and skill sets.        Certifications      Registered Nurse  Certified Emergency Nurse  Trauma Nurse Specialist  Basic Life Support  Advanced Cardiac Life Support  Pediatric Advanced Life Support        Highlights          Practicum hours include Primary Care, Pediatrics, Women's heath, and Urgent Care  Practicum residency to be completed in orthopedics          Preceptor Coach in the Emergency Department  Emergency Department interim Charge Nurse            Skills     I am confident in my ability to navigate computers, communicate effectively, value teamwork, respect all members of the healthcare team, value all walks of life, build strong relationships, listen intently, clarify uncertainties, and educate thoroughly.    I am growing in my ability to practice confidently, formulate differentials, and build a suitable plan of care accordingly.   ​  ​       Professional Experience      Practicum Experience     Aug 2014   to   Sep 2016       Enhanced physical assessment skills to identify normal, normal variant, and pathologic findings.  Proficiencied differential diagnoses to determine the most likely diagnosis based on assessment and findings.  Engaged in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a family practice setting.             Prepared patients for expectations of medications, therapies and desired outcomes.  Educated patients on healthy lifestyle changes, medication management and appropriate health screening  Engaged in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a wide array of ages and acuity levels  Prepared patients for expectations of medications, therapies and desired outcomes.  Educated patients on healthy lifestyle changes, medication management and appropriate health screenings.  Aided in conducting the plan of care including medication changes, physician referrals, and treatment programs.         Registered Nurse Clinician II     Dec 2010   to   Current      Company Name         Apply critical thinking skills by caring for patients with an array of morbidities including endocrine, oncology, hematology, psychological, cardiac, neurological, musculoskeletal, and immune disorders at any given time.  Prioritize patient care varying from acute emergencies to chronic medical urgencies in order to provide safe and effective care in a timely and compassionate manner.  Proficient in telemetry and discerning between emergencies and cardiac history by basing nursing judgment on the individual's trends in cardiac history Utilized resources including pharmacist, respiratory therapists, dieticians, physicians, and clinical nurse specialists in order to broaden my knowledge and educate patient's accordingly.  Certified in intravenous and oral chemotherapy administration and potential adverse reactions and oncologic emergencies.  Valued team member on a committee in an effort to reduce inpatient falls hospital wide, and eventually find ways to reduce/eliminate outpatient and visitor falls as well.         Staff Nurse     Nov 2008   to   May 2010      Company Name         Led a unit of skilled care for approximately 40 geriatric patients through delegating staff and holding them accountable as to ensure the unit to run smoothly.  Proficient knowledge in medication administration, assessment, implementation, and wound care.  Acted as an advocate for patients to voice wants, needs, concerns, and fears to their physician in order to enhance wellness and quality of life.         Staff Nurse     May 2007   to   Jun 2008      Company Name         Medical/Surgical.  Participated in team nursing by working hand and hand with a Registered Nurse and a Certified Nurses Aid to provide the best patient care possible.  Provided aide for the Registered Nurse, ie: wound treatment care, blood administration, and assessment findings.         Accomplishments      Conducted research for pediatric invasive procedures  Implemented evidence based pain control intervention for infants  Assisted in strengthening inter-unit hospital relationships with the Emergency Department  Encouraged team building and acceptance of new employees within my department        Education      Master of Science  ,   Nursing   2017     University of St. Francis   －   City  ,   State     Family Nurse Practitioner       Bachelor of Science  ,   Nursing   2014     University of St Francis   －   City  ,   State     Nursing       Associate of Applied Science  ,   Nursing   2010     Richland Community College   －   City  ,   State     Registered Nurse       Practical Nurse  ,   Nursing   2005     Richland Community College   －   City  ,   State     Licensed Practical Nurse       Professional Affiliations      Sigma Theta Tau International
    	American Association of Nurse Practitioners