Nurse Practitioner

• Jul 2021 - Present

Nurse Practitioner

• Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

• Functioned within indirect supervision as a nurse practitioner in outpatient clinic setting. • Coordinated with physicians to develop treatment plans for conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Neuropathy. • Assessed patient conditions using medical history, physical examination/symptoms and diagnostic testing such as MRI, MRA, CT, EMG, and EEG. • Trained in cosmetic Botox procedure. • Documented office visits in EMR. • Performed patient education, returned patient calls regarding questions, completed medical necessities for patient medication, testing and medical equipment.

Registered Nurse

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

Advocate Medical Group Registry Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery, Surgical Specialties, and Cardiology • Coordinate the preoperative care and testing prior to surgery and provide patient pre and postoperative education • Manage the surgeons schedule and coordinate special services and supplies needed for surgery cases • Triage patients over the phone regarding changes in pre and postoperative condition, infection, or pain management • Coordinate nurse visits with surgical patients post-operatively for wound assessments and initiation of physical therapy • Assisting in dobutamine stress tests, nuclear stress test, INR assessment and management, and EKG’s within the cardiac clinic • Daily demonstration of customer service, verbal and written communication skills within the workplace

Registered Nurse

• Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

Pulmonary Department Chicago • Triaged patients and alerted physicians regarding changes in pulmonary condition. • Managed patient’s clinical progress including medication dosage adjustments, medication refills, order entries, prior authorizations for testing, and referrals for necessary treatments. • Coordinated with physicians and respiratory therapists to provide timely test results to patients. • Assisted in spirometry and testing for supplemental oxygen for patients within the clinic. • Collaborated with medical device companies to assist patients in obtaining prescribed devices. • Educated patients regarding new medications, CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, cough assist devices, and airway clearance vests.

Registered Nurse

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

Medical Progressive Care Unit• Ability to deliver high quality of care to chronic multi-system disease patients within non-invasive monitored unit• Expertise in cardiac, pulmonary, mechanically ventilated, dialysis, and substance abuse patients• Interpretation and basic treatment of non-invasive cardiac rhythms (Completed Beaumont Hospital Critical Care Classes)• Knowledgeable in physical assessments, medication administration, PCA, chest tubes, wound care and wound vacs/drains. • Comfortable assisting for bedside procedures including PICC placement, thoracentesis, cardioversion, and intubations• Able to perform well in high-pressure, fast paced environments, including initiation and management code situations• Currently obtain valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS stroke certifications. • Initiates and coordinates patient education, ensuring that the patient understands material and can demonstrate taught tasks • Daily display of effective communicate and collaborate with doctors, respiratory therapists, nursing assistants, care managers and social workers for efficient patient management and optimal delivery of effective treatment plans• Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential and prided in being a strong patient advocate• Remains updated on current nursing knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining licensure• Attended PCCN review conference to maintain knowledge base of nursing progressive and critical care skills • Preceptor and mentor of novel nurses and responsible for instructing in crisis intervention, daily nursing tasks, and OneChart• Active member of the skin protection committee and unit representative during hospital-wide skin prevention meetings• Educated nurses within the unit on skin breakdown prevention with informational posters, emails and unit meetings• Charge nurse experience, including creating nursing assignments and acting as a resource for staff members on the unit

Nursing Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

Nursing Assistant• Experience within all departments of the hospital, performing patient care and basic nursing skills.• Provided assistance of daily activities with serving meals, ambulating patients, and personal hygiene. • Obtaining vital signs, specimen collection, blood sugars, and recording input and output for patients.

Registered Nurse-Contingent Employee

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Monitored Progressive Unit • Commonly treated diagnoses include MI, angina, progressing CHF, pacemaker and defibrillator placements and arrhythmias • Daily completion of physical exams, health histories, medication administration, EKGs, lab collection and wound care • Educated in interpreting non-invasive cardiac monitoring and comfortable in titration of cardiac medication infusions • Experience in post-operative observation of patients after cardiac catheterizations, stress tests, and pacemaker procedures • Ability to recognize symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and begin nursing intervention to stabilize the patient • Effectively educate patients and families in managing cardiovascular disease, dietary restrictions, and smoking cessation • Coordinate patient plan of care with cross functional team members such as physicians, social workers, and therapists • Remarkable interpersonal skills and ability to institute an efficient and trustworthy relationships with coworkers and patients • Daily demonstration of customer service, verbal and written communication skills within the workplace • Ability to use suitable judgment, independent critical thinking and resourcefulness in resolving challenging patient issues • Exceptional capacity to multitask and manage competing priorities while delivering superior care to patients