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California, United States

California, United States

Dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience providing high-quality cardiovascular care in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in advanced clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and the management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions. Committed to patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.- Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including detailed patient histories, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests.- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias, including prescribing medications and recommending lifestyle modifications.- Perform and assist in specialized procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, Holter monitoring, and stress tests.- Educate patients and their families on cardiovascular health, disease prevention, and treatment options, promoting long-term health and wellness.- Collaborate with cardiologists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, adhering to legal and organizational standards.- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case discussions and treatment planning.

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NURSE PRACTITIONER, CARDIOLOGY, AUG 2022-PRESENT• Lead nurse practitioner for 500+ patient clinic monitoring implantable cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and pacemakers.• Clinically manages patients with cardiovascular disease and rhythm disorders.• Performed 400+ exercise treadmill and pharmacologic stress diagnostic testing.NURSE PRACTITIONER, CRITICAL CARE (oncall), NOVEMBER 2018-PRESENT• On-call Nurse Practitioner for critical care service performing advanced procedures (central venous cannulation, arterial cannulation, thoracentesis, and endotracheal intubation) and leading Residents in clinically managing critically ill patients.• Deployed as a Nurse Practitioner for critical care team and led the development and management of a temporary (6-week) 20 bed-ICU to support FEMA operations for COVID outbreaks in Southern California.• Member of Special Care Steering Committee driving the organization’s priorities.NURSE PRACTITIONER, TRAUMA SURGERY, UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER, MAY 2022-JUL 2022• Partnered with trauma service to obtain unique combat trauma skills for military service requirements• Performed primary and secondary comprehensive examination on incoming trauma patients• Clinically managed patients with a wide array of traumatic injuries in the Emergency DepartmentNURSE PRACTITIONER, CRITICAL CARE, NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER, SEPT 2020-APR 2022• Partnered with critical care service to obtain necessary medicine skills for military deployment proficiency• Clinically managed patients with acute respiratory failure, shock-states, post-cardiac arrest, post-operative, etc.• Performed advanced procedures to include central venous cannulation, arterial cannulation, and endotrachel intubationCARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, NOVEMBER 2018-MAY 2020• Clinically managed patients’ post-cardiothoracic surgery to include coronary artery bypass, aortic valve replacement, lobectomy, etc.• Performed advanced procedures to include chest tube insertion and removal.

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Critical care nurse on 28-bed Cardiovascular/Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit responsible for the charge nurse operations of a 10 nurse/6 medic team caring for critically-ill patient. Additionally, Element Chief Assistant for Cardiovascular Unit with a 12-bed patient capacity and managing 20 officers.

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Critical care nurse on 14-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit responsible for charge nurse operations of a 3 nurse/2 medic team caring for premature and critically-ill neonates. Additionally, member of Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team in support of PACAF neonatal critical transport needs.

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Clinical Nurse on a 25-bed Medical Adult/Pediatric Oncology Unit responsible for charge nurse operations of a 5 nurse/3 medic team caring for the acutely-ill pediatric and adult patients. Certified to infuse chemotherapeutic agents.

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Clinical Nurse on a 36-bed Medical Oncology Unit responsible for managing the care of acutely-ill oncology patients. Certified to infuse chemotherapeutic agents.

Clinical Nurse on a 36-bed Trauma Orthopedic Unit responsible for managing the care of acutely-ill patients with trauma and/or hip, knee, and lumbar surgeries.

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Security Forces member apart of an elite Convoy Response Force Team responsible for the security of Nuclear Weapons during transportation.

Doctorate Of Nursing Practice, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse