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Patient-Centered Care ~ Performance Improvement ~ Quality Assurance

Precepting & Mentoring ~ Evidence-Based Practice ~ Chronic Care Management

         Adept at steering the complete patient care process from assessment and treatment through to educating patients and family members in self-care and health promotion.

         Compassionate, highly organized, and proficient at caring for individuals across the age spectrum and from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

         Able to establish rapport with patients to maximize comfort and trust, and skilled at leveraging a holistic health care approach to promote optimal well-being, and prevent and treat disease.

         Diligently and extensively liaise with all health care team members to increase safety and quality of care.

         Excel in interpreting medical diagnostic tests and operating hospital equipment, technology, and monitoring devices.

         Extensive background with CHS (Centegra Health Systems); served as member of Joint Commission Preparatory Committee for 15 site visits resulting in CHS earning Special Recognition on several visits.

Family Medical Specialists, 2015 to 2017

Chronic Care Coordinator / MSN

         Delivered direct patient care throughout the lifespan to primarily uninsured, low-income, non-English-speaking population.

         Closely cooperated with FNPs, PAs, and family physicians to ensure transparency of care for 90-120 patients daily.

         Demonstrated proficiency in assessments, screening, diagnosing, care planning, and implementation.

         Supported CDC and CIS by participating in clinical research for flu and diabetic studies.

         Developed, implemented, and coordinated chronic care management (CCM) program for Medicare patients, and provided in-depth health education regarding patients chronic conditions.

         Served as preceptor for other providers on core measures, cardiac diseases, and electrocardiograph interpretation.

Centegra Health Systems, McHenry, Illinois, 1974 to 2013

RN IV, Heart Failure Clinic, 2007 to 2013

         Coordinated, provided, documented, and monitored quality care in accredited Heart Failure clinic requiring comprehensive evaluation, education, and follow-up care in inpatient/outpatient/community settings.

         Collected and submitted statistical data on heart failure patients to head of Risk Management and Nursing Councils at two hospitals.

         Proactively performed community teaching to support core measure indicators throughout community.

         Presented Heart Awareness program at Centegra Health Systems and at annual women s conference at which received 500 attendees each year.

         Visited retirement facilities to present seminars on heart-healthy living, cholesterol management, hypertension, signs & symptoms of heart diseases, smoking cessation, salt restriction, and medications.

         Played an integral role in CHS obtaining Magnet status for Open Heart Surgery Program.

         Successfully received only accredited (JCAHO & Heart Failure Society) award in McHenry County, Illinois.

         Represented Cardiology Services on Nursing, Cardiac, Education, and Policy/Procedure Councils.

         Governed Heart Failure core measures and created pathway for computer documentation program on all core measure diagnoses.

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CHS continued

RN III, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, 1999 to 2007

         Provided critical care to individuals at risk for cardiac/vascular disease including patients with acute coronary syndrome and other life-threatening comorbidities.

         Served as clinical resource and primary preceptor for RNs at CHS and for nursing students from nursing (ADN and BSN) programs.

         As Charge Nurse / Unit Coordinator, promoted cohesive efforts among all departments and held accountability for proper lab documentation, core measures, patient education, and risk management.

         Was instrumental in hospital obtaining open-heart surgery program with Loyola s Heart Team.

         Established and implemented Quality Assurance /Performance Improvement plan for department.

         Actively served on Interventional Cardiology / Radiology Nurse Education Council.

         Member of Quality Improvement Nurse Council, and Chairperson for Cardiology Services.

Staff Nurse / RN II, Trauma Center, Endoscopy, PACU, Monitored Care, Pre-& Post-Operative Unit for Interventional Cardiology and Radiology Units, 1998 to 1999

         Delivered broad-scope patient care encompassing wound care, burn care, STD screenings, ECG administration and interpretation, casting, splinting, PAP tests, injections, and much more.

Emergency Room Technician (EMT-P), 1974 to 1998

         Responded to a vast range of traumas, performed extensive suturing, inserted IVs, implemented pre- and post-op procedures, and supported all specialties from OB/GYN to pediatrics.

         Mentored and coached new paramedics, first responders, and nurses.

Master of Science / Family Nurse Practitioner, magna cum laude, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2014

Completed internships in Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, and Gerontology

Registered Nurse Licensure, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Nursing magna cum laude, Olivet Nazarene University, 2009

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, High Honors, Elgin Community College, 1998

Certifications:

FNP Board Certification in progress

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider ● BLS ● CPR

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) for onsite research

IATA Certification to handle dangerous goods for onsite research CITI program

Good Clinical Practice Course

Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Pediatric & Adult)

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Illinois Society of Nurse Practitioners

Illinois Nurses Association

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Preventative Cardiovascular Nurse s Association

Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals

American Heart Association

Heart Failure Society of America

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DATE

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity with a Family Practice and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to exceptional academic credentials including Board-certification as an FNP in progress, I bring to you an extensive background as a Registered Nurse, outstanding clinical skills, and proven talents in caring for patients across the life span while collaborating with multi-disciplinary health care team members to ensure the highest quality and efficiency of care. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished interpersonal, decision-making, leadership, and communication skills which are paramount in direct patient care.

As a proactive contributor to your practice, you will find me to be a stellar nurse practitioner committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative and dedication. I am confident that I could be an immediate asset to <INSERT NAME OF PRACTICE/CLINIC>, and will call you later in the week to see if we can schedule a time to meet.

Sincerely,

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