EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
- Master of Science in Nursing- Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
- Cumulative GPA 3.92
- August 2010
Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Cleveland, OH
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Cumulative GPA 3.93
- May 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Akron, OH
- Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedic Spine
- Current responsibilities include: Managing patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative settings. Acting as a first assistant in the operating room. Preforming focused neurological exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing including MRI scanning and X-Ray interpretation. Formulating treatment plans focused on patient well-being including prescribing treatments, medications, and establishing interdisciplinary referrals. Providing follow-up for postoperative care through inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic visits.
- May 2012-Present
Humility of Mary Health Partners- St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, Boardman, OH
- Nurse Practitioner, Plastic and Reconstructive Services
- Managed patient care in outpatient, inpatient, and peri-operative settings. Preformed physical exams, ordered diagnostic tests, formulated plan of care in collaboration with physician, prescribed treatments and medications, preformed patient consultation and follow-ups. First assisted in the operating room, and preformed minor procedures including wound debridement, local anesthesia, and steroid injections.
- March 2011-May 2012
Mollen Immunization Clinics, National, Based in Scottsdale, AZ
- Registered Nurse
- Set up, open, ran, and closed immunization clinics in local retail locations. Educated patients about influenza and pneumonia vaccinations per CDC guidelines, administered vaccinations, and completed insurance paperwork.
- August 2010-November 2010
Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, OH
- Nurse Tech
- Provided basic nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse. Preformed tasks such as taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, and preforming patient hygiene.
June 2006-May 2009
LICENSURE
- Registered Nurse, State of Ohio
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Certificate of Authority, State of Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
- Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Ohio Certificate to Prescribe
- RN First Assist Certification, Lakeland Community College
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
HONORS/AWARDS
- Summa Cum Laude
- Bolton Scholar Award for Academic Excellence
- Frances Payne Bolton Nursing Scholarship
- Fairview Hospital’s Grafted Hearts Award for Nursing Education
- Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future Scholarship
Administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association
MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES
- Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Mu Chapter
- North American Spine Society, Affiliate Member