professional portfolio mdunn november 2016
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PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO Monica Dunn
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Table of Contents
Professional Portfolio
Position/objective statement 2
Cirriculum Vitae 3-11
Licensure
Professional Nurse License 12
Advanced Practice Nurse License 13
Controlled Substance License 14
Certifications
BLS/ACLS 15
Continuing Medical Education 16-25
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Position Statement
Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Family Medicine whose focus is on improving health outcomes
and preventable diseases and minimizing emergency department utilization through increased health
literacy. Pursing a position in a family medical clinic in a rural setting. As an experienced registered nurse,
I have developed skills in critical thinking, urgent and emergent care, critical care, and educating patients
about disease process, prevention and treatment. Core competencies include critical thinking, advanced
assessment, patient and staff education, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Monica L. Dunn 1920 W Newman Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61604 (309)256-3252
EDUCATION
OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse
Practitioner program, High Honors May 2016 (Expected Graduation)
OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2009 Illinois Central College, Associate degree in applied science – Professional Nursing, May /2004
Illinois Valley Community College, Certificate in Practical Nursing, May 1996 Pleasantview Lutheran Home, Certified Nursing Assistant, 1993
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology Unity Point Health Methodist, Peoria, IL. 2/2014 to 08/12/2016
Support patient preparation and education, circulate during procedures, and recover patient from moderate sedation. I am especially skilled at starting IV’s in difficult targets and frequently requested to assist multiple departments. The culmination of my clinical experience and advanced education has prepared me stay focused in stressful critical care situations. I am lauded by coworkers for having an infectious can-do attitude, exceptional organization skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task that exceeds expectations.
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse Intensive care and Emergency Department Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL, 2010 – 2013
Applied clinical experience to meet critical care needs of patients, precept new staff and served as charge nurse. I collected and analyzed census data into Excel spreadsheets to help management develop a staffing matrix that best served our patient population. I also volunteered as Super user to support staff during implementation of Paragon electronic medical record.
Corporate trainer and Staff Nurse A Plus Home Health, Peoria, IL. 2004-2009.
I utilized my knowledge and experience in pediatric critical care help develop an intensive training program to prepare nurses in the care infants and children dependent upon tracheostomy tubes, ventilators, and enteral nutrition for life. I am
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 4 passionate about nurse education and excelled in the role as Corporate trainer. Registered Nurse PICU, NICU Pediatric Intermediate care, Level II nursery, General pediatrics and Primary 2nd shift charge nurse for orthopedic surgery team OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL, 2004-2009
Teaching is a role that I embrace whole-heartedly. As a preceptor in the Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) I emphasized the importance of organization and preparation and how the two impact one’s ability to function effectively in an emergency. I have a knack for simplifying difficult concepts. For example, I helped nurses to understand what an electrocardiogram represents by tying the EKG tracing back to cardiac conduction and muscle physiology. My efforts were effective, as nurses were able to analyze an EKG, describe the physiology, and accurately predict and positively affect patient outcomes by intervening appropriately to avert problems. As a charge nurse in the O.R, I managed staffing, circulated surgical procedures, collaborated with physicians, anesthesiologists, and DME vendors to assure safe, efficient, cost-effective patient care. Supported open-heart, general surgery, Pre-Op and PACU to provide safe patient care without sacrificing throughput.
Licensed Practical Nurse A Plus Home Health, Peoria, IL., 2002-2004
Pediatric technology dependent home health care. Provided in-home care of technology dependent infants and children. Administered enteral medications, managed tracheotomy tubes, ventilators, and enteral nutrition pumps to support growth and development and prevent illness.
Licensed Practical Nurse Gentiva Home Health Service, Bloomington, IL, 2000-2004
Pediatric and adult technology dependent home care. Escorted patients to and from school to provide life-sustaining care while supporting developmental needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse Physicians Home Health, Peoria, IL, 1997-2000
Provided in-home health care to technology dependent adults. Primary night-shift nurse to a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic adult male. Administered medications, managed tracheotomy tube, maintained airway patency, managed ventilator, performed physical therapy, intervened to prevent autonomic dysreflexia, managed suprapubic catheter and bowel program. Performed all ADLs, repositioning, and transfers from bed to motorized wheelchair.
Licensed Practical Nurse Fondulac Woods Nursing Home, East Peoria, IL, 1997
I worked third-shift and was responsible for the four certified nursing assistants and all ninety residents. I would have surely failed except for my organizational skills, work ethic, and team player mentality, and ability to prioritize. I honed my skills in Stage III and Stage IV decubitus wound care.
Licensed Practical Nurse Medical/Surgical and Skilled care units
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 5 OSF St. James Medical Center, Pontiac, IL, 1996-1997 Provided care primarily to geriatric patients with several chronic and terminal conditions.
Developed time-management and prioritization skills. Certified Nursing Assistant Pleasant View Lutheran Home, Ottawa, IL, 1993-1996 I excelled in this role and was recruited to become a core member of the Alzheimer’s care unit. It is there that I learned of my love and gift for nursing, advocacy, and compassion.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
517-Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning Fall 2015 65 Hours Peter Rosen MSN, APN, FNP 100 N. Monroe Street Abingdon, Illinois 61410 Focused on honing advanced pediatric and adult physical assessment skills with particular attention
paid to variations of normal and abnormal findings. 561-Family Healthcre Management I Practicum Spring 2015 129.1 Hours Karyn Dean MSN, APN, PNP-BC WEBSTER PCCEO HEADSTART CENTER 711 W MCBEAN ST, PEORIA IL 61605
A pediatric in-school APN managed clinic where I assessed and treated pre-school and primary school-aged children with episodic illnesses and performed well child visits. I developed a greater understanding of health literacy and medically underserved populations. I had good experiences performing school physicals and providing developmentally appropriate health education.
Rebecca Saunders MSN, APN, PNP-BC Trewyn Middle School 1419 S Folkers Ave, Peoria, IL 61605 A pediatric in-school APN managed clinic where I assess and treated middle school aged children
with episodic illnesses and performed well-child school physicals. I performed dozens of sixth grade physical exams and provided developmentally appropriate health education.
Diane Dunniway, DNP, APN, WHNP-BC, FCP Teverbaugh, Croland and Mueller
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 6 OSF Center For Health – Glen Park 5114 N Glen Park Place Suite 220 Peoria, Illinois 61614 Obstetric and gynecologic practice focusing on health promotion, illness prevention and management
of acute and chronic illnesses unique to women. Diane Dunniway is certified in the Creighton Model of Infertility care, and specializes in the use of compounded hormones in the care of women through the stages of menopause.
565-Family Healthcare Management II Practicum Fall 2015 129.4 Hours Terri Shumway, MSN, APN, FNP-BC 8600 State Route 91 Peoria, IL 61615 A family practice office where the APN collaborated with a primary care physician to provide
complete healthcare services. I performed several shave-biopsies of skin lesions and joint injections in this setting.
Nancy Crouse CFNP Graham Medical Group 180 S. Main St. Canton, IL 61520 A rural family practice site where the APN collaborates with a physician to provide healthcare to
across the lifespan. I evaluated and treated patients with episodic illness complaints and chronic medical conditions. I learned required elements constituting a ‘Welcome to Medicare visit” and the requirements of a Department of Transportation physical exam.
Nancy Crouse CFNP Convenient Care 601 East Fort St. Farmington, IL 61531 A convenient care clinic where I evaluated and treated patients of all ages who presented with
episodic illness and injury needs. Illinois Gastroenterology Institute Brynn Cinnamon APN Clarke Anderson PA 1001 Main St. Ste 500a Peoria, IL 61606
Focused on evaluation and treatment of patients with new and chronic gastroesophageal and gastrointestinal maladies.
Peter Rosen MSN, APN, FNP 100 N. Monroe Street Abingdon, Illinois 61410
An APN led rural family practice where I evaluated and treated new and established patients of all ages with a focus on health literacy education and illness prevention.
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 7 640-Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Spring 2016 114.8 Hours Elizabeth Hayes, MSN, APN, CNS UnityPoint Health Methodist 221 NE Glen Oak Avenue Peoria, IL 61636
A hospital-based emergency department where I evaluated and treated patients with a variety of episodic illness complaints, exacerbations of chronic health conditions, and psychiatric maladies.
Dr. Matthew Knight Spring 2016 143 hours OSFMG MortonPediatrics 513 Maxine Dr. Morton, IL 61550 An office setting focused on well- and ill-child visits, school and sports physicals and management of chronic medical conditions.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Skin Champion, OSF St. Francis Medical Center, 2005
Initiated the voluntary role as skin champion within the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at OSF St. Francis. Instrumental in development of decubitus prevention protocol in PICU.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentations: Career Day. “Careers in Healthcare” Presented at Trewyn school, Fall
2015. “The Epidemiology of Influenza.” Research paper presented to DNP students 2014. “Descriptive Epidemiology of Influenza” Powerpoint, presented to DNP students 2014. “Current Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing” Position paper presented to BSN students as part of coursework 2009 “For Surgical patients Does the use of Chloraprep Reduce the Future Risk of Surgical Site Infection compared with Betadine Skin Prep?” Research paper presented to BSN students as part of coursework 2008. “LPN to RN: What to anticipate in your new role.” Presented to Illinois Central College
nursing students 2006.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 8 Graduated with Distinction (2016) OSF College of Nursing MSN Honoring You (2014), (2015) & (2016), I was recognized by medical imaging department managers for going “above and beyond” duties to meet patient care needs, and for my leadership as the medical imaging department Ambassador to the United Way Campaign. Honorable mentions, OSF College of Nursing, 2014. Personal letters were sent to the Dean of the College on my behalf for my selfless contribution to my peers for performing constructive critiques on papers and projects, and for locating research articles. These letters are maintained within my permanent student file at the College of Nursing. Permission requested of me from professors to use within pathophysiology class, the case scenarios that I developed as part of my coursework the previous semester. Summa cum laude, OSF College of Nursing, 2009 Dean’s List, Illinois Central College, Fall 2006 Achieved Nursing Clinical ladder Level II of IV as RN in Pediatric ICU, 2005 What Outstanding Work awards (2004-2009), OSF St. Francis Medical Center, dozens received for work ethic, teamwork, leadership, and availability as resource, and for being praised in patient surveys for patient education and empathy. Employee of the month, A Plus Home Health, 2003 and 2004 for accepting extra shifts during staffing shortages which often resulted in my working two weeks to thirty days without days off. I traveled great distances to rural communities and received infants and children into their homes for the first time from hospital. In many cases, this was the first time he child had been out of the hospital since birth.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AANP, member, 2016 ISAPN, member 2013- to current STTI, 2009 to present
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, State of IL 041-341951 Advanced Practice Nurse, State of IL Li 209.014770 Controlled Substance License, State of IL 309.010316 ACLS, 2009-present BLS/CPR, 1993 to present
CONTINUING EDUCATION
ISAPN Boot Camp, April 2015, 7.0 CEUs ISAPN Pharmacology Update, May 2015, 6.0 CEU incl. 5.33 pharmacology hours Emergency Nurses Association Quad Cities Pediatric Symposium June 2012: 5.0 CEU
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 9 Illinois ENA Downstate Fall Symposium November 2012: Awarded 6.0 CEU 7th Annual FOCUS Critical Care Nursing Conference 2007: Awarded 17 CEU 6th Annual FOCUS Critical Care Nursing Conference 2006: Awarded 20.4 CEU
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, IL 2015- Spring Open House student liaison OSF St. Francis Medical Center Kidney Run, Peoria, IL 2015 to staff first-aid station Special Olympics of Illinois, Summer games 2015 Medical Team, to staff first-aid station for track and field events. UnityPoint Health Methodist United Way Campaign Ambassador, 2015- I organized meetings with medical imaging staff at the Proctor and Methodist campuses to raise awareness about the United Way and support UnityPoints’ community involvement via fundraising. Flying Flynn’s Run/Walk for Cystic Fibrosis, Peoria, IL, 2013 and 2014 – staffed first aid station and assessed participants’ blood pressure on request Progressive Business Group, Peoria, IL. 2003-2012 – fund-raising and committees organizing several events annually, including Valentines Dance, golf outing, and wine tasting. The beneficiaries of these events were St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Center for Prevention of Abuse, and Children’s Miracle Network Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, Peoria, IL 2005 – Collected $1000 in donations and staffed pledge phones. I make annual monetary contributions to American Red Cross, UnityPoint Health Methodist Foundation, The Salvation Army, and the United Way.
INTERESTS
Documentaries of contemporary and historical figures shaping modern society,
especially those impacting healthcare policies and technology. Reading medical and scientific research. Wearable healthcare technology applications to serve underserved patient populations Crafts including crochet, jewelry making, glass fusing, and copper enameling
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REFERENCES
Julie Deibel, APN, NP-C, CNE, APN Illinois Neurologic Institute Pediatric Neurosurgery 605 W Clybourn Ct Peoria, IL. 61614 309-482-5121 Diane Dunniway RN, PhD, WHNP Teverbaugh, Croland, & Mueller Ob/Gyn and Associates 5114 North Glen Park Place #220 Peoria, IL 61614 309-692-2025 Attention Diane at [email protected] Kim Erbentraut RN UnityPoint Health Methodist Interventional radiology 101 Parkedge Ct East Peoria, IL 61611 309-453-8263 [email protected] Christina Garcia RN, PhD Lead Faculty Nursing Management Program/Associate Professor 511 NE Greenleaf Street Peoria, IL 61603 [email protected] Tom and Jenny Grow 117 N. Illinois Ave. Morton, IL 61550 309-241-6652 Jenny 309-370-5552 Tom [email protected] Teresa (Terri) Hartseil Lead RN UnityPoint Health Methodist Interventional radiology 52 Newberry Ct Morton, IL 61550 309-369-8572 [email protected] Jennifer Mills APN, NP-C OSF Medical Group 11507 W Fussier Rd. Brimfield, IL 61517 309-397-1085
Monica L. Dunn, APN (continued) 11 Dr. Kim Mitchell RN, PhD, CNE Dean of Graduate Program OSF College of Nursing 511 NE Greenleaf Street Peoria, IL 61603 [email protected] Wendy Simmons Simmons Little Johnnies 10534 N. Churchill Dr. Peoria, IL. 61615 309-303-7831 Jennifer Speirer RN, FNP-C Heartland Emergency Specialists, LLC 1505 Ballyshannon Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 309-838-1457 Jennifer Szidon RN, Peoria Surgical Group 6626 N. Toronado Ct. Peoria, IL 61614 309-696-7371 [email protected] Barb Westlake RN, MSN UnityPoint Health Methodist Emergency Department Nurse Educator 1817 W. Broughton Ct. Peoria, IL, 61614 309-224-8042 [email protected]
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State of IL Registered Nurse License
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ISAPN CONTINUING EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE
This document is to certify that on
April 25th,2015 in Romeoville, Illinois
Monica Dunn has successfully completed
Boot Camp
This program is approved 7.0 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 0.0 hours of pharmacology)
by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Program ID 1504187 Susan Y Swart MS, RN, CAE Executive Director Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and
AANP Commercial Support Standards.
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ISAPN CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
This document is to certify that on
May 28th,2015 in Bloomington, Illinois
Monica Dunn has successfully completed
ISAPN Pharm Update
This program is approved 6.0 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 5.33 hours of pharmacology)
by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Program ID 1505222 Susan Y Swart MS, RN, CAE Executive Director Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and
AANP Commercial Support Standards.
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