Educational Credentials:
ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE, Rochester, NY
Master of Science in Nursing with High Honors, December 1998
GPA: 3.9 Nurse Practitioner Program
Master's Thesis: A program Evaluation of an Adolescent Weight Management Program
Completed 500 Clinical Hours: Pediatric, Family Medicine, Clinical Investigator
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON, Binghamton, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1989
GPA: 3.7 Dean's List/International Dean's List. Class Rank: Top 15%
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Student Athletic Trainer, 1988-1989
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Batavia, NY
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, May 1986
Recipient of New York State Regents Scholarship
Licensure & Certifications:
NYS Registered Professional Nurse (#391598-1)
Family Nurse Practitioner, NYS Dept. of Education (#F332517)
ACLS Certified
Registered Nurse First Assistant-University of Rochester, NY Fall 2005, GPA 4.00
Clinical Competencies: 12 lead EKG interpretation, Peripheral Blood Draws, IV insertion, Defibrillation and Cardioversion, Mechanical Ventilators, interpretation of polysomnograms and CPAP/BIPAP studies.
FNP Clinical Experience:
May 3, 2004 to present: Quatela Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
Responsible for obtaining comprehensive physical exams and histories on all pre-operative patients. This includes obtaining blood draws, performing 12 lead EKG's with interpretation and reviewing other pertinent tests depending upon type of surgery. Communication with PCP if necessary for clearance or other medical problems evaluated during physical. Pre and post operative teaching. RNFA duties including post operative care/follow up of all surgical patients. Digital photography. Oversee day to day function and patient flow on clinic days for both surgeons. Organized medical records charts by introducing the U-clip to ensure the safety of the paperwork in each chart as well as the organization of the chart. Developed patient care maps and teaching packets for preoperative patients. Responsible for overseeing our Carriage House in regards to our care providers as well as the cleanliness of carriage house.
May 2001 to 2004: Strong Sleep Disorders Center, Rochester, NY
Evaluation of adult and pediatric sleep disorders. Perform comprehensive physical examinations, medical histories, order sleep studies or behavioral therapy depending upon patient problem. Interpreted nocturnal polysomnograms, CPAP titration study results, overnight oximetries and auto-titration results. Responsible for all CPAP/Bipap set ups and all follow up care. Responsible for behavioral intervention for patients with insomnia and children with behavioral sleep issues. Directed and ran AWAKE support group for patients with sleep apnea. Developed numerous teaching materials and assisted in developing brochure for sleep center. Participated in Quality Assurance issues for center in accordance with Strong Hospital.
May 1999 to 2001: Sleep Disorders Center of Rochester, NY
Evaluation of adult and pediatric sleep disorders. Perform comprehensive physical examinations and obtain medical histories. Interpret basic polysomonographic data to confirm diagnosis and recommend therapeutic options. Management of patients on nasal CPAP including prescribing optimal pressure based on CPAP studies and all follow up care.
RN Clinical Experience:
Feb. 1991 to May 1999
Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY
Staff RN/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Comprehensive responsibility for administering direct care to critically ill adults within a fast paced, acute care setting. Perform thorough physical assessments, interpret laboratory results, interpret EKG, SWAN, CVP lines and arterial line tracings, manage mechanical ventilators, manage numerous IV drips/other patient equipment, implement plans of care including interventions, help families to cope within ICU setting, work collaboratively with medical, nursing staffs and other members of interdisciplinary team. Collateral responsibilities included unit charge nurse and preceptor for new staff. Participate in various quality assurance issues.
1990 to Feb. 1991
Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Staff RN/Hospital Float Pool
Staffed units throughout hospital as needed, providing primary and team nursing to a variety of patient populations. Learned telemetry/EKG interpretation during this training.
Aug. 1989 to 1990
Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Staff RN/Neuroscience Unit
Managed the care of 8 to 19 complex neurosurgical patients, involving the delegation of duties to nursing assistants on the team. Performed all aspects of patient care, and acquired increased knowledge of neurological disorders and surgeries.
May 1986 to July 1989
Genesee Memorial Hospital, Batavia, NY
Staff RN
Held a variety of nursing positions at levels of increased impact and responsibility throughout tenure. Assumed Night charge responsibilities on the medical-surgical unit, involving supervision of LPN's and nursing assistants.