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- 1. Lesley Handjis 18554 JessicahLane, Vance, AL 35490 Cell: (601)527-3539 Les753@aol.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated and motivated nurse practitioner looking to obtain a position as a family nurse practitioner that will allow me to provide holistic patient-centered care using the skills I have acquired. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY St. Vincent’s Hospital Birmingham, AL Registered Nurse December 2013- present • Manage and provide care for critically ill patients post operatively. • Provide and implement care for patients post CVA, subdural hematomas, and other neurological illnesses • Collaborate with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement nursing care plans DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL Registered Nurse January, 2010- December, 2013 • Managed the care of acutely ill medical/surgical cardiac patients to include but not limited to ventilator/pulmonary management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive IV therapy, IABP, invasive lines and/or cardiac pacing. • Managed and provided care for patients post-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures. Discoveries in Nursing, Inc. Meridian, MS Registered Nurse April, 2009 – December 2009 • Provided individualized patient care and adjusted plan of care according to each patient’s needs • Assessed patient status and notified physician of clinical changes • Monitored and cared for critically and acutely ill patients. Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center Meridian, MS Registered Nurse January, 2008 - April, 2009 • Advocated for patient’s individual needs and worked to meet those needs • Modified patient’s plan of care according to assessment findings • Collaborated with entire health care team regarding patient care
- 2. Clinical Rotations Alabama InternalMedicine Tuscaloosa, AL August, 2014- November, 2014 (240 hours) Preceptor: Dr. Arti Pandey • Elicited health histories that are developmentally and age appropriate to the adult, elderly, and pediatric population • Performed history and physicals, and interpreted laboratory data based on the client’s health status • Integrated in depth diagnostic and management skills to provide care across the lifespan Bama Pediatrics Northport, AL May, 2014- July, 2014 (180 hours) Preceptors: Dr. Suddha Bennuri & Andrea Austin • Performed comprehensive well child examinations on infants and children ages 2 weeks- 18 years. • Diagnosed and assisted with the management of many common pediatric illnesses. • Provided parents with preventative and safety education regarding the care of their child. • Assessed for developmental delays in infants and early childhood. West AL Family Practice & Sports Medicine Tuscaloosa, AL January, 2014- April, 2014 (180 hours) Preceptor: Barbie Cleino • Performed comprehensive history and physical exams on adults ages 18 through 85. • Ordered and analyzed results of diagnostic tests including laboratory, radiology results, and EKGs. • Made diagnoses, prescribed treatment regimens, and monitored efficacy of treatment for multiple acute and chronic illnesses. • Provided preventative health and education related to individualized health problems. Licenses • AANP FNP Certification number F0115032 • Registered Nurse– Alabama Board of Nursing, license number 1-124136 • BLS (CPR & AED) Certification • ACLS Certification
- 3. Education MASTER OF SCIENCE:NURSING 2014 The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL GPA: 4.0 Specialty: family nurse practitioner Sigma Theta Tau BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: NURSING 2008 The University of Southern Mississippi, Meridian, MS GPA 3.75 Sigma Theta Tau, Dean’s List, President’s List ASSOCIATE DEGREE: NURSING 2007 Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS GPA 3.52 Phi Theta Kappa, OSN, Dean’s List, President’s List, Circle of Excellence Award Extracurricular • Participated in fundraising events to raise money for multiple chronic health conditions including the American Heart Association Heart Walk, the Multiple Sclerosis 150 bike-a- thon, and the Warrior Dash to raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital. Skills • Responsible for completing detailed patient assessments • Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing • Enthusiastic, compassionate caregiver • Knowledge of patient evaluation/intervention • Skilled critical care nurse • Knowledge of laboratory test/diagnostics
- 4. • Modified patient’splan of care according to assessment findings