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Eager to contribute clinical expertise and leadership skills toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving business goals.

Teaching ~ Team Leadership ~ Research ~ Quality Improvement ~ Program Development

         Offer exceptional academic credentials with a DNP in progress.

         Sound instructional experience including proficiency with Blackboard learning platform and Turnitin.

         Dedicated patient advocate; constantly emphasize quality assurance and efficient delivery of care.

         Able to precisely assess and determine organizational needs and define goals for attainment.

• Adept at analysis and trending of statistical data for specific patient populations to pinpoint opportunities for quality improvements.

         Proven success in designing and implementing nursing education program to augment competency levels of nurses while improving team unification and communication.

         Able to promote and create a supportive learning environment to foster student growth and success.

         Demonstrated strong leadership talents as Chair of UAPRN of Georgia State s first annual conference.

         Winner of The Pleasantville Cottage School s Excellence in Practice Award .

         Publications and presentations provided upon request.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, graduating summer 2016

PhD Public Health: Community Education, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, 2014

Master s in Nursing, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 2004

Post-Master s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 2004

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 1997

Stewart Detention Center, Lumpkin, GA, 2013 to Present

Family Nurse Practitioner

         Perform physical examinations, generate assessments and diagnoses, treat acute illnesses and injuries, and manage stable chronic illnesses for 1,600 male inmates.

         Delegate tasks to staff members and supervise employee performance and adherence to protocols.

         Play a pivotal role in quality optimization projects in preparation for facility accreditation.

         Participate in surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, meticulous reporting, and diligent follow-up of infectious disease such as tuberculosis, varicella, and HIV.

         Currently masterminding quality improvement efforts to fortify team cohesiveness, achieve transparency in communication among nursing staff, and enhance patient outcomes.

United Health Group, Queens, New York, 2013

Examination Management Services, New York, NY, 2009 to 2013

House Call Practitioner

         Administered medical assessments in patients homes for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members.

         Networked extensively with community agencies to secure and arrange healthcare services for the elderly.

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Walden University, 2012 to Present

Principal Researcher

         Propose and navigate quality improvement initiative featuring TeamSTEPPS Emergency Response curriculum to educate and empower nurses working at Stewart Detention Center.

         Conducted phenomenological research study to identify and explore the qualities and tools New York State NPs use to overcome practice challenges, and documented influential findings.

National Grid, Brentwood, New York, 2009 to 2012

Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

         Established and spearheaded mobile health surveillance program for Department of Transportation personnel.

         Captured considerable cost savings by revising budgetary structure in tandem with senior management.

Farmingdale State University, Farmingdale, New York, 2011 to 2013

Adjunct Lead Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

         Revised course content, materials, and methods of instruction each semester to align with defined needs.

         Facilitated classroom discussions, supervised students lab skills and clinical performance, delivered career counseling, and presented lectures on caring for patients in LTC facilities.

         Trained adjunct faculty members in all aspects of program curriculum.

         Teamed with program director in organizing and steering weekly quality improvement efforts.

         Instructed students in leveraging problem solving methodology and techniques during examinations.

         Customized lessons accordingly for struggling students to increase comprehension and academic progress.

Hempstead Main Medical, Hempstead, New York, 2007 to 2010

Nurse Practitioner

         Leveraged sharp clinical skills and patient relations expertise to provide and coordinate top-quality primary care and gynecological services to low-income women population.

         Recruited, trained, mentored and coached NP graduate students in close cooperation with medical director and office manager.

North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, New York, 2007 to 2009

Nurse Practitioner

         Administered health maintenance screenings to hospital employees and at school-based health clinics.

SUNY Health Science Center: Brooklyn Downstate University, Brooklyn, New York, 2007 to 2008

Adjunct Faculty

         Critically evaluated NP students in their clinical training sites at multiple locations throughout New York and provided constructive feedback to boost performance and understanding.

         Instructed geriatric course for NP program in role as guest lecturer.

Minute Clinic, Long Island, New York, 2006 to 2008

Nurse Practitioner, Team Lead

         Motivated and supervised team members in delivering routine health screenings in a retail environment.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Family Nurse Practitioner

Registered Professional Nurse

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

American Holistic Association

American Public Health Association

State Vice-President, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia

Sigma Theta Tau