Pediatric Nurse Practioner
Resume:
PEDIATRIC NURSE PRIMARY AND ACUTE CARE CLINICAL SKILLS SERVICE ORIENTED RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES ADMINISTRATION TEAM PLAYER
Highly diligent and dynamic pediatrics nursing professional, with over 3+ years of academic and clinical experience in various hospital settings is seeking a PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER opportunity, where I can utilize my knowledge and experience to provide primary best possible care for the child’s well-being.
EDUCATION
• Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner May 2012
GWYNEDD MERCY COLLEGE, PA (Current GPA: 4.0)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Dec 2008
DREXEL UNIVERSITY, PA (GPA: 3.3)
• Licensure/Certifications:
State of Pennsylvania RN License, Active
State of New Jersey RN License, Active
State of New York RN License, Active
State of Pennsylvania CRNP License, In process
State of New Jersey CRNP License, In process
American Red Cross, First Aid Basics, Current
American Heart Association, BLS, Current
American Heart Association, PALS, Current
American Academy of Pediatrics, NRP, Current
SUMMARY/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Direct Patient Care (Newborn – Adolescence) & Adults • Nursing/ Clinical Skills • Caseload Supervision
• Critical Care/Emergency • Confidentiality Assurance • Sound Decision Making
• Employee and Physician Relations • Prioritize Workload • Medical Interviews
• Patient and Family Communications • Cost Controls/Effectiveness • Computer Skills
• Record/Reports/Files Maintenance • Regulatory Standards • Punctual & Reliable
• Patient/Family Education • Develop Care Plan/Strategy • Multi Tasking
Experience and skilled working in a broad range of medical conditions, managing the care of the infant, child or adolescent patients ranging from newborn to 21 years within various medical environments.
Proficient ability to provide intermediate and special care to infants and newborns with full care and safety in mind;
Proficient in medical terminology processes and equipment use. Ability to develop patient care plan, maintains accurate and complete documentation of care and case management of patients.
Monitors vital signs and utilizes assessment skills to identify changes in patient's status and communicates observations to medical personnel. Emphasizes comprehensive patient and family education,
Coordinates and provides safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age appropriate and culturally aware needs.
Interfaces and communicates seamlessly with doctors, support services, pharmacists, patients and visiting families. Without fail, projects a polished, positive and professional demeanor.
Maintains composure and able to make decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Combines dynamic organizational and communication skills with the ability to independently multitask, plan and direct demanding administrative operations and complex schedules.
People-oriented self-starter; notable communication and service skills. Strong work ethic and clinical skills. Strives to provide continuum of best possible care, keeping needs of patients foremost in mind.
Valued team member. Conscientious and steady. Entrusted with confidential information. Ensure patient care is delivered in compliance to standards utilizing cost-effective methods.
Technical Skills: Mac and Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox and various electronic medical records
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Professional Experience:
Newborn Nursery, Registered Nurse Nov 2010 – Present
CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM – MERCER HOSPITAL Trenton, NJ
• Responsible for providing standard nursery care to term newborns
• Attended deliveries (NSVD and C-sections) and assisted with initial assessment of newborn, immediate neonatal resuscitation;
• Assisted with physical assessments every shift;
• Administered routine medications along with vaccinations
• Performed blood work and metabolic screens (i.e. PKU, GBS, and DAT)
• Initiated phototherapy, monitored bilirubin levels of newborns
• Assisted with circumcisions
• Provided education to parents about routine newborn care
• Participated in team nursing, responsible for an average of 20 newborns during each shift
• Provided special care like supplemental oxygen, specialized feedings through nasogastric tubes
• Performed the diagnosis, treatment and intensive care of infants in first few months of life
• Developed and implemented the nursing care plans and strategies
• Handled the queries and problems of the infant's parents regarding their baby’s health care.
• In-depth knowledge of the neonatal medical terminology and development of the newborns.
• Sound knowledge of handling and working with high tech equipment
• Tested newborns tolerance in car seat by monitoring heart rate and respirations
Pediatric Registered Nurse Jan 2009 – Nov 2010
LOWER BUCKS PEDIATRICS, Yardley, PA
• Provided care to approximately 30 children per shift
• Performed head to toe assessments, reviewed and monitored histories, physicals and vital signs
• Administered immunizations, medications, PPD tests, allergy shots, urinary catherizations, urine screens, strep and flu tests, ear irrigations, and nebulizer treatments
• Assisted physicians with suture removal
• Provided skilled telephone triage information and medical advice to patients and parents
• Provided asthma, nutrition, and newborn care education to patients and parents
• Knowledge of various pediatric disease processes and treatment plans
• Graduate Clinical Experience:
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Aug 2011 – Jan 2012
LOCKMAN and LUBELL PEDIATRICS, Fort Washington, PA
• Responsible for providing care for patients ranging from birth-21 years during well check and sick exams.
• Reviewed thorough medical history of patient, used information from history and assessment to make accurate diagnosis.
• Monitored and obtained vital signs, identified any abnormalities, communicated results to physicians, formulated a plan of care utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills and provided appropriate care to the patients.
• Performed head to toe physical exam; ordered necessary labs and tests
• Interpreted lab values and incorporated with diagnosis and treatment plan
• Educated parents and families about various pediatric concerns, issues, and healthcare topics
• Wrote thorough SOAP notes and provided appropriate documentation
• Referred patients as needed to appropriate specialists
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student May 2011 – May 2012
MALTI DAMANI MD., PC, Yardley, PA
• Responsible for providing care for patients ranging from birth-21 years during well check and sick exams.
• Reviewed thorough medical history of patient, used information from history and assessment to make accurate diagnosis.
• Monitored and obtained vital signs, identified any abnormalities, communicated results to physicians, formulated a plan of care utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills and provided appropriate care to the patients.
• Performed head to toe physical exam; ordered necessary labs and tests
• Interpreted lab values and incorporated with diagnosis and treatment plan
• Educated parents and families about various pediatric concerns, issues, and healthcare topics
• Wrote thorough SOAP notes and provided appropriate documentation
• Referred patients as needed to appropriate specialists
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Jan 2012 – Mar 2012
ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SPECIALISTS, Allentown, PA
• Assisted in obtaining histories of patients with asthma or allergies;
• Monitored and obtained vital signs
• Performed focus physical exam and Provided appropriate management of care
• Knowledgeable in lab tests and exams
• Performed Spirometry tests on patients
• Educated patients and families about asthma, inhaler use, medications, treatment plans and patient safety
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student May 2011 – Jul 2011
NEWBORN CLINIC, Abington, PA
• Assisted with newborn well check exams from ages 0-4months
• Obtained histories about feedings, elimination, sleep, safety, etc
• Obtained vital signs, measurements, and Transdermal bilirubin monitoring
• Performed newborn head to exams
• Provided newborn care and safety to parents.
• Registered Nurse Clinical Experience:
Pediatric Rehabilitation Floor
SHRINER’s HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA
• Provided care for children with spinal cord injuries, post spinal fusions, and other orthopedic injuries
• Administered Medications, vital signs, catheterizations, performed head to toe assessments
• Assisted children with mobility, and exercises
• Performed pin care, tracheostomy care, changed dressings, started IV’s, catheter care, venipuncture
Labor/Delivery and Postpartum Floor
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL, Bryn Mawr, PA
• Provided antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for women and their newborns.
• Obtained history and performed physicals, administered medications
• Educated patients on postpartum care
• Monitored strip of OB patients
• Performed routine newborn care and monitoring
Other Work Experience:
Patient Care Technician Jan 2007 – Sep 2007
FRESINIUS DIALYSIS CENTER, Philadelphia, PA
• Assisted nurses with assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of each patient
• Cannulated patients and drew labs
• Handled 3-4 patients per shift, 3 shifts a day
• Set patients up on dialysis machines, monitored and recorded vital signs every 30 minutes
Volunteer Jun 2000 - Aug 2009
ST. Mary’s HOSPITAL and HEART CARE ASSOCIATES, Langhorne, PA
• Assisted staff with filing, organizing, and scanning
• Provided blood pressure screenings, provided diet and exercise teaching to patients
• Helped in providing patients with a more comfortable environment
MEMBERSHIPS
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society
REFERENCES
1. Bindu Kansupada, MD
Heart Care Associate
M: 267-***-****
2. Donna Patterson, CRNP
Gwynedd-Mercy College
M: 215-***-****
3. Bruce Lockman, MD
Lockman and Lubell Pediatrics
M: 215-***-**** 4. Chris Saltzman, RN
Capital Health System
W: 609-***-****
5. Jill Stavalone, DO
Lower Bucks Pediatrics
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