Laurel Ciccarello is seeking a full-time position as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings including internal medicine, occupational health, long term care, and house calls. She is licensed in Florida and Arizona and certified by ANCC as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her education includes an MSN from the University of Central Florida and BS degrees from Southern College of Seventh Day Adventists and Hillsborough Community College.

1. Laurel Ciccarello, MSN, ARNP - BC
580 Fore Dr.
Bradenton, FL 34208
Cell: (813) 924-4787
laurelarnp@msn.com
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Objective To obtain a full-time position that will challenge and develop
my clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Goals Promote optimal health and quality of life in each patient and establish a
comfortable interactive relationship.
Summary of Qualifications
• Experienced in working as solo provider in various settings including
Internal Medicine, Occupational Health, Long Term Care and House Call
Practices and in using various EMR software systems.
• Served as team member in Family Practice Clinic, Urgent Care Center,
and Radiation Oncology practice including hospital rounds.
• Licensed to practice as an ARNP in Florida for 20 years; participant in
Medicare and Medicaid. Also, licensed in Arizona.
• Nationally certified by ANCC as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1997
• Graduated from a NLN accredited Family Nurse Practitioner
Master's program in 1996 and had 15 years previous experience as a
Registered Nurse.
• Active preceptor for local students at all levels.
• Designed preventive health programs for selected populations.
• Implemented and taught quality improvement and staff development.
• Areas of interest include alternative therapies, wellness and nutrition.
• Currently training in energy medicine techniques.
Education UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando, FL
1996 Master of Science in Nursing
Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Honors, 4.0 GPA
Member Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS Orlando, FL
1994 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Honors, 4.0 GPA.
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tampa, FL

2. 1982 Associate of Science in Nursing
1980 Associate of Science in Pre-Medicine
Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certifications and Licenses
Florida license: ARNP 1426672 - expires 07/31/18
Arizona license: ARNP 167648 – expires 04/01/17
ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner certified: 0283515- expires 08/31/17
NPI number: 1790722957
Medicare and Medicaid participant
BLS Certification – expires 09/16
ACLS Certification – expires 09/16
DOT Certification: 4009090618
Experience
Nurse Practitioner Employment
November 2012 – July 2016 NextCare Urgent Care Phoenix, AZ
In a single provider urgent care setting for children and adults,
evaluate and treat work/non-work related acute illness and injuries
including URI's, asthma, abdominal pain, HA’s, corneal abrasions,
abscesses, fractures, soft tissue sprains, chest pain, lacerations, and
STD's. Provide sports/school physicals and pre-employment/DOT
exams. Procedures done on site: EKG’s, x-ray, casting, pelvic
exams, acute eye exams, I & D’s and suturing. Collaborate with off-
site physician when needed – Dr. Jeff Amato and Dr. Rick Singh.
Refer to specialist or PCP for follow up when appropriate.
October 2010 – November 2012 MedExpress Tampa, FL
In an urgent care setting for children and adults, staffed with MD –
Midlevel team, evaluated and treated work/non-work related acute
illness and injuries including URI's, asthma, abdominal pain, HA’s,
corneal abrasions, abscesses, fractures, soft tissue sprains, chest
pain, lacerations, and STD's. Provide sports/school physicals and
pre-employment/DOT exams. Procedures done on site: EKG’s, x-
ray, casting, pelvic exams, acute eye exams, I & D’s and suturing.
Collaborated with on-site physician when needed - Dr. Michael
Omori and Dr. Kaniz Fatima. Refer to specialist or PCP for follow
up when appropriate.
April 2010 – April 2015 Laser Spine Institute Tampa, FL
In a state of the art minimally invasive endoscopic out - patient
surgical center specializing in treatment of the spine treating patient’s
from all over the United States and the world, perform pre-operative
history and physicals for surgical clearance. Order, interpret and
review with patient diagnostic testing including MRI’s, x-rays, CT’s,
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3. labs, EMG’s, and EKG’s. Refer to local specialist as required.
Perform post operative assessments and clear patient to return
home. Educate patient regarding wound care, surgical complications,
activity restrictions and recovery process. Provide psychosocial and
emotional support to chronic pain patients. Directly supervise medical
assistants. Provide follow up phone calls to patients with post
operative issues or concerns that need to be evaluated and triage
appropriate plan of care. Collaborate with on-site surgeons and
providers when needed - Dr. Michael Weiss as well as other staff
physicians and mid level providers.
April 2007 - April 2010 Center for Radiation Oncology Brandon, FL
In a free standing radiation practice for adults, evaluated and
treated cancer patient’s of all type including breast, lung, prostate,
head and neck, and gynecologic. Unique is that this was a woman
owned practice and nearly fifty percent of the patient’s referred were
breast cancer. Main duties included radiation related symptom
management depending on diagnosis and area being treated during
the acute “on-treat” phase. Monitored high risk patients receiving
concomitant chemotherapy and radiation for complications. Provided
ongoing surveillance, diagnostic testing and physical exam to those
in post treatment follow up. Coordinate with staff nurses, medical
oncologist and other treating physicians involved with case, patient
families, and Hospice. Traveled between five offices in Hillsborough
County. Saw hospital consults at eight facilities and made
rounds as needed. Took call as needed. Radiation modalities
provided in the practice included 3-D conformal, IMRT, and
Accuboost. High Dose Rate Brachy therapies (HDR) included
MammoSite, prostate seed implants, endobronchial, and Leipzig.
Worked directly in tandem and collaborated with physician
partner – Dr. Kathryn Kepes. Intermittently worked with two
other physicians in the practice Dr. Virginia Goytia and Dr. Nagy
Elsayyad. Precepted students and mentored nursing staff. Areas of
interest included smoking cessation, female sexual dysfunction
and alternative therapies.
October 2005 – March 2007 Physicians Walk-In Clinic Lutz, FL
In an urgent care and limited continuing care setting for children and
adults, evaluated and treated work/non-work related acute illness
and injuries including URI's, asthma, abdominal pain, HA’s, corneal
abrasions, cellulitis, fractures, soft tissue sprains, chest pain, HTN,
DM, lacerations, depression, and STD's. Provided annual physicals,
sports/school exams, well women exams, and pre-employment/DOT
exams. Procedures done on site: EKG’s, x-ray, casting, pelvic
exams, acute eye exams, I & D’s and suturing. Collaborated with on-
site physician when needed - Dr. Sheri Maddix. Referred to
specialist or PCP for follow up when appropriate.
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4. July 2003 – October 2005 Lakeside Occupational Med Centers Largo, FL
As a solo provider, worked at two remote on-site occupational health
clinics for a large employer, performing initial evaluation and follow
up care on Workmen’s Compensation injuries, new hire physicals,
and DOT exams. Also, provided urgent care for personal issues and
counseling on health promotion and prevention. Procedures done on
site included: EKG, x-ray, audiometry, PFT, urine drug screens,
breath alcohol testing, sutures, and I & D’s. Coordinated Aeromed
helicopter evacuation for unstable chest pain and severe
trauma.Collaborated with off-site physicians when needed - Dr.
John Mikos and Dr. Richard Kuehne. Referred to specialist and
physical therapy when appropriate.
February 2003 - July 2003 Brandon Pain Management Brandon, FL
In an interventional based specialty practice, provided new patient
evaluations and medication management to patients in chronic pain
including worker’s compensation and auto accident cases. Medical
diagnoses primarily musculoskeletal related. Collaborated with on-
site physician partner when needed - Dr. George Sidhom.
May 2001 - February 2003 Health Essentials, Inc Tampa, FL
Provided "house call" type primary care to Medicare patients in their
homes or at an ALF with intention of increasing access to health
care services to those who have difficulty going out to a provider’s
office. Patients were mostly geriatric or the disabled. Performed
simple procedures in home environment including: EKG's, lab work,
ear lavages, wound care, skin biopsies, I & D's. Coordinated Home
Health services and other community resources. Collaborated with
House Call Division MD’s when needed - Dr‘s. Lawrence Petty,
Clarisol Martinez, and Milton Irizarry or referred to specialist when
appropriate.
June 2000 - May 2001 CIGNA HealthCare of Florida, North Tampa Office
In a family practice primary health care center setting for adults and
children (15%), provided routine and preventive health care
including well woman exams and family planning, well child checks
and immunizations. Managed and treated a variety of chronic
diseases and urgent care problems (50 % of daily schedule),
ordered appropriate labs or diagnostic testing and referred to
specialist when needed. Performed office procedures including:
EKG’s, x-ray, cryo, I&D's, skin biopsies, suturing, and anoscopes.
Collaborated with four primary care MD's on-site when needed - Dr's
R. Reissmann, R. Stephans, E. Ibrahim, and M. Davis.
Maintained and updated patient education and domestic violence
material. Health Center had onsite lab, x-ray, pharmacy, and optical.
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5. August 1999 - June 2000 EverCare - United Health Care Tampa, FL
In long-term care facilities, provided primary health care to the
geriatric population using a unique managed care program.
Coordinated Medicare services and provided preventive and primary
care visits to identify and manage health care problems early. The
goal of this project was to reduce complications resulting in ED visits
and hospitalizations and improve quality of life and decrease
mortality and morbidity. Communicated and collaborated with the
resident's physician regarding changes prn and made rounds
monthly. Triaged after hour/weekend calls from the facilities and
communicated with the resident's family monthly and prn.
Feburary 1999 – August 1999 LoCicero Medical Group Tampa, FL
In a primary care private practice internal medicine setting for adults,
evaluated, treated, and managed chronic illness including HTN, DM,
thyroid disease, asthma/COPD, depression/anxiety, CAD,
hyperlipidemia, arthritis, dementia, GERD/PUD, incontinence, and
PVD/stasis ulcers. Performed annual physicals and paps, as well as,
provided urgent care for minor acute illness. Triaged after hours and
weekend patient calls. Collaborated with on-site physician partner
when needed- Dr. Karon LoCicero.
July 1997 - Febuary 1999 Florida Hospital Orlando, FL
Centra Care (part-time)
Sept 98 - Feb 99
In an urgent care setting for children and adults, evaluated and
treated work and non-work related acute illness and injuries
including URI's, asthma, abdominal pain, HA’s, corneal abrasions,
cellulitis, M/S sprains/contusions, chest pain, HTN, DM, simple
lacerations, anxiety/depression, STD's. Performed postal worker
pre-employment exams, DOT exams and procedures such as
EKG’s, x-ray, casting, pelvic exams, fluorescein eye staining, and
suturing. Collaborated with on-site physician partner when needed -
Dr. L. Brown or Dr. M. Lambiaso. Referred to specialist or PCP for
follow up when appropriate.
Darden Wellness Center (part-time)
Jan 98 - Feb 99
Corporate venture between self-insured Darden International and
Florida Hospital to reduce Darden's healthcare costs. In a primary
care setting for adults, evaluated and treated work/non-work related
acute illness and injuries and manage chronic illness including HTN,
DM, asthma, family planning, depression, COPD, and CAD for 1000
employees at Darden Headquarters. Advised and provided
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6. immunizations, medications and health tips for world travel and
coordinated referrals to other health professionals. Collaborated with
off-site physician when needed - Dr. Jack Sneddon.
Corporate Health Services and Employee Health Clinic (part-time)
July 97 - August 98
In an occupational health setting, performed pre-employment and
annual physicals including DOT, asbestos and respirator exams.
Evaluated and treated work and non-work related injuries and illness
including blood/body fluid exposures, fit for duty evaluations, latex
allergies and musculoskeletal injuries. Provided health promotion,
disease prevention, and safety education and coordinated referrals
to other health professionals as needed. Collaborated with off-site
practice physician when needed - Dr. V. Mesa or Dr. T. Thames.
Nurse Practitioner Volunteer Activities
May 1997 – February 1999 Health Care Center for Homeless Orlando, FL
Evaluated and treated acute minor illness and injury in the homeless
population of Central Florida including various dermatologic
conditions, alcohol/drug addiction and depression/mental illness
Provided health promotion, disease prevention, and safety education
and coordinated referrals to other health professionals as needed.
Student Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, College of Nursing
Orlando, FL 32816-2210
(407) 823-2744
September - December 1996 Luis Morales, MD (Family Practice):
Completed 180 hours at his independent office practice in Altamonte Springs.
Single provider in busy practice seeing 40-50 patients per day. Provided
primary care to all ages infants to geriatrics. Mainly private insurance. Large
Hispanic population. Experiences included on-site lab and x-ray
interpretation. All notes were dictated.
September – December 1996 Lynne Hopkins, MD (Internist):
Completed 180 hours at her independent office practice near downtown
Orlando. Specialized in HIV care. Mainly private insurance. Large Gay and
Lesbian population. Experiences included complicated HIV care and hospital
rounds with Dr. Hopkins and more generalized primary care with the two
nurse practitioners there including yearly exams with prostate or pap
screenings, skin biopsies and cryo therapy, as well as management of minor
acute illness. Unique to her office, all notes were done on computer with
monitors and keyboards in the exam rooms.
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7. May – August 1996 Joan Farmer, ARNP (Family Nurse Practitioner):
Completed 60 hours of Pediatric rotation with her at the Apopka Family
Health Center. Provided community-based primary care to pediatric
population ages newborn to high school. Mainly Medicaid. Large Mexican
farm worker and black population. Experiences included well-child care,
immunizations, school/sports physicals, parental anticipatory and safety
education.
May – August 1996 Suzanne Paskowski, ARNP (Certified Nurse Midwife):
Completed 60 hours of OB/GYN rotation with her at Special Beginnings Birth
and Gynecology Center in Winter Park. Mainly private insurance. Large white
middle-class population. Experiences included yearly female exams, birth
control, pre- conception counseling, pregnancy management, and sexually
transmitted diseases.
January - April 1996 Miriam Finegold, MD (General Practice) and Carmen
Rhodes, ARNP (Adult Nurse Practitioner):
Completed 120 hours with them at the Tamar Inns Employee Medical Center
on International Drive. Provided primary care to adults age 16 and older.
Large Hispanic and Haitian population. Experiences included complete H &
P's, yearly exams, pap's, and workman's compensation.
Professional Registered Nurse Employment
1992 - 1997 COLUMBIA HOMECARE Orlando, FL
Per Visit Field RN (part-time)
Conducted assessments of homebound Medicare (geriatric) patients
and established a plan of care to promote optimal health outcomes.
Supervised and directed ancillary staff and served as preceptor
responsible for training new hires and students.
1990 - 1992 COLUMBIA HOMECARE Orlando, FL
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Evaluated and prepared Medicare/HCFA forms including 485's,
486's, 488'sand Denials.
Implemented and taught utilization review, compliance audits,
In-service programs, and new staff orientation.
1987 - 1990 COLUMBIA HOMECARE Orlando, FL
Full-Time RN Case Manager
Initiated and maintained homecare management of homebound
Medicare (geriatric) patients with a variety of diagnoses.
Supervised and directed ancillary staff and precepted new hires.
Recognized as Employee of the Month in 1989.
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8. 1985 - 1987 VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION Orlando, FL
Specialty Department Oncology RN
Evaluated and directed homecare for Oncology/AIDS patients.
Conducted patient/family/staff education in all facets of care of the
Oncology/AIDS patient.
1984 - 1985 GULFCOAST HOME HEALTH SERVICES Tampa, FL
Extended Care RN On Call
Directed after hour phone triage and conducted pm services.
Performed specialized IV therapy/Oncology services as needed.
1983 - 1984 TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL Tampa, FL
Oncology Unit Staff RN
Obtained Oncology/Chemotherapy certification.
Achieved proficiency in the care of a wide variety of cancer patients.
References Professional and personal references available upon request.
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