Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 780+ clinical hours across primary care, urgent care, and community health settings, complemented by 6 years of progressive RN experience in medical-surgical and cardiac step-down units.
Independently managed panels of 12–18 patients daily during final practicum, performing comprehensive assessments, developing differential diagnoses, prescribing medications, and coordinating chronic disease management plans for diverse adult and pediatric populations.
Recognized for strong clinical reasoning and collaborative practice style, with demonstrated ability to identify subtle changes in patient status, consult effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based interventions that improved patient outcomes.
Eager to contribute advanced practice skills within a mentorship-oriented primary care environment while continuing to grow as an autonomous provider committed to patient-centered, whole-person care.
Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner
May 2024
GPA: 3.87/4.0
Clinical Hours: 780+ hours across primary care, urgent care, and community health settings
Concentration: Chronic Disease Management in Underserved Populations
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
May 2018
Graduated Magna Cum Laude | GPA: 3.72/4.0
Certifications and Licensure
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
August 2024
State Licensure: Pennsylvania CRNP License #NP-98321 (Active)
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
NPI Number: 1234567890
CMS
DEA Registration: Pending
Drug Enforcement Administration
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association
Current through 2026
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
Current through 2026
Suturing and Wound Closure Workshop
Penn Medicine Simulation Center
March 2024
Certificate in Diabetes Management and Education
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
January 2024
Clinical Rotations
Family Practice — Primary Care Practicum
Riverside Community Health Center, Philadelphia, PA | 300 Clinical Hours
January 2024 – May 2024
Independently managed a daily panel of 12–18 patients across the lifespan, conducting comprehensive history and physical examinations, formulating differential diagnoses, and developing treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and depression.
Prescribed and managed pharmacologic therapies under minimal supervision, including antihypertensives, oral hypoglycemics, SSRIs, and inhaled corticosteroids, while monitoring for adverse effects and therapeutic response.
Performed procedures including suturing of simple lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, joint injections, and removal of skin lesions, documenting all encounters in eClinicalWorks EMR.
Conducted 45+ Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, completing health risk assessments, medication reconciliation, and preventive care screenings with appropriate referral coordination.
Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and behavioral health specialists to address social determinants of health for a predominantly underserved, Medicaid-eligible patient population.
Adult-Gerontology — Internal Medicine Rotation
Penn Medicine Internal Medicine Associates, Philadelphia, PA | 280 Clinical Hours
August 2023 – December 2023
Evaluated and managed complex adult and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities including congestive heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and atrial fibrillation under physician preceptorship.
Interpreted diagnostic studies including ECGs, chest radiographs, and laboratory panels to guide clinical decision-making and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Initiated and titrated anticoagulation therapy, monitored INR values, and educated patients on medication adherence and lifestyle modifications, contributing to a 15% improvement in INR time-in-therapeutic-range among assigned patients.
Presented complex cases during weekly interdisciplinary rounds, demonstrating differential diagnosis reasoning and evidence-based treatment rationale to attending physicians and resident teams.
Pediatrics — Outpatient Pediatric Rotation
Children's Primary Care of Greater Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, PA | 200 Clinical Hours
May 2023 – July 2023
Performed well-child examinations from newborn through adolescence, assessing developmental milestones, administering immunizations per CDC schedule, and providing anticipatory guidance to parents and caregivers.
Diagnosed and managed common pediatric conditions including otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, eczema, and ADHD, selecting age-appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Screened adolescent patients for depression and anxiety using PHQ-A and GAD-7 tools, initiating referrals to behavioral health services when indicated.
Registered Nurse Experience
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse — Cardiac Step-Down Unit
June 2020 – August 2022
Provided advanced cardiac monitoring and assessment for up to 5 acutely ill patients per shift, including post-catheterization, post-CABG, and acute coronary syndrome patients, recognizing and escalating subtle hemodynamic changes that led to early interventions and prevented ICU transfers on multiple occasions.
Collaborated closely with cardiology attendings, fellows, and NPs during daily interdisciplinary rounds, contributing clinical observations and recommending medication adjustments that were frequently adopted into care plans.
Served as unit preceptor for 4 newly hired RNs, developing individualized orientation plans and mentoring clinical reasoning skills during complex patient scenarios.
Led a unit-based quality improvement initiative to standardize heart failure discharge education, resulting in a 22% reduction in 30-day readmission rates over a 6-month period.
Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA
Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical Unit
July 2018 – May 2020
Managed care for 5–6 patients per shift with diverse diagnoses including post-operative recovery, pneumonia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis, performing comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and prioritizing interventions based on clinical acuity.
Coordinated discharge planning with case managers, physical therapists, and home health agencies, ensuring continuity of care and patient understanding of follow-up requirements and medication regimens.
Identified a recurring pattern of missed early sepsis indicators during shift handoffs and proposed a standardized SBAR-based sepsis screening checklist, which was adopted unit-wide and contributed to earlier recognition and treatment initiation.
Maintained consistent patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile through therapeutic communication, culturally sensitive care, and thorough patient and family education.
Scholarly Work
Reducing Emergency Department Utilization Through Nurse Practitioner-Led Chronic Disease Management in Federally Qualified Health Centers
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Capstone Project
May 2024
Designed and implemented a 12-week NP-led care coordination protocol for 35 high-utilizer patients with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension at a Philadelphia FQHC, incorporating telehealth follow-ups, motivational interviewing, and medication therapy management.
Achieved a 28% reduction in non-emergent ED visits among the study cohort and an average HbA1c decrease of 0.9% over the intervention period.
Presented findings at the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference, October 2024.
Poster presentation at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Research Symposium, May 2024.
Awards and Honors
Excellence in Clinical Practice Award
Riverside Community Health Center
Spring 2024
Recognized by clinical preceptor for outstanding patient rapport, diagnostic accuracy, and autonomous practice readiness
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Xi Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau International
2023
Inducted 2023, recognizing top 35% of nursing graduate students demonstrating commitment to scholarship and clinical excellence
Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar
Jonas Philanthropies
2022–2024
Awarded $10,000 merit-based scholarship for demonstrated leadership potential in advanced nursing practice
Magna Cum Laude
Villanova University BSN Program
May 2018
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2021
Nominated by patient family for compassionate cardiac care
Professional Skills
Clinical and Diagnostic Skills
Comprehensive health assessment and physical examination across the lifespan
Differential diagnosis formulation and clinical decision-making
Pharmacologic prescribing and medication management