Jessica Farrone, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C
Easton, CT 06612
[email protected]
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DEDICATED * MOTIVATED * TALENTED * RESOURCEFUL
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Dynamic FNP with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and true passion for empowering patients to be motivated, self-directed, and confidently involved in their care. Driven to consistently provide outstanding, patient-centered care and advocate for the needs of patients. Looking to join a dedicated team of professionals who are equally committed to delivering cost-effective and exceptional patient-focused care.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
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* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Truly passionate and dedicated practitioner with authentic presence that is evident in all interactions.
* Expertise in quickly establishing rapport with patients and caregivers, that leads to
mutual trust and positive therapeutic relationships.
* Highly praised educator with ability to clarify complex concepts into relevant, easy-to-understand
terms, ensuring the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
* Creative and strategic visionary with the savvy and fortitude to implement projects from concept to completion.
* Strong team leader with proven expertise and skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure
productivity and morale in high-pressure situations.
EDUCATION
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Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
M.S.N./Family Nurse Practitioner - May 2010
*GPA 3.98 / 4.0 and member Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
*Awarded "Outstanding Master's Project" for Capstone research study and paper
(see my blog for picture here of Capstone poster presentation)
Southern Connecticut State University/Bridgeport Hospital
Nurse Anesthesia Program, New Haven, CT - M.S. Biology - 2002
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT - B.S.N. - 1998
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, Bridgeport, CT - RN Diploma - 1991
CREDENTIALS
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*Connecticut RN license and Connecticut APRN license valid through 01/31/2013
*Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) valid through 07/31/2015
*Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) valid through 12/15/2015
*Connecticut license to prescribe controlled substances valid through 02/28/2013
*Federal DEA license to prescribe controlled substances valid through 09/30/2013
CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
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Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Director
Integrated Medical Center, Norwalk, CT - 01/11 – present
* Developed aggressive marketing campaign that implemented creative and vigorous patient recruitment
and retention strategies at no cost to employer.
* Increased revenue by 400% and tripled the number of patient visits in 6 months.
* Functioned as the only onsite medical provider, caring for walk-ins, urgent care visits,
acute conditions, managed chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension.
* Provided strategic leadership that supported a philosophy of teamwork, collaboration,
and professional growth, and actively engaged all health professionals.
* Expanded practice by independently initiating Botox® treatments and a
highly successful medically supervised weight loss program.
* Functioned as a paperless office with all patient records on Practice Fusion EHR
and set-up as an ePrescriber on Practice Fusion EHR.
Adjunct Nursing Faculty/ Clinical Instructor at Yale New Haven Hospital
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT - 2008 - present
* Demonstrate leadership and multitasking abilities mentoring 6 to 9 nursing students/day in an acute setting
that demands high degree of organization, detail-orientation, and the capacity to
prioritize and juggle dozens of simultaneous responsibilities.
* Formulate individualized assignments, guide students in clinical procedures, explain complex concepts to novices,
and create an environment that promotes responsibility and facilitates maximum student learning.
* Display initiative and resourcefulness to effectively develop creative strategies to prepare graduates to
function independently with the values and behaviors that are expected of professional nurses.
Primary Care Nurse Manager
Family Care Visiting Nurses, Stratford, CT - 2006 -2008
Connecticut Home Health Care, Trumbull, CT - 2003 - 2006
* Provided the highest level of skilled care for patients of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
* Developed individualized treatment plans to efficiently and effectively utilize resources and control costs.
* Proactively collaborated with a multifaceted team of MDs, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Medical
Social Workers, and nursing assistants to promote and restore patient's health and well-being.
OR Nurse Manager
The Aesthetic Surgery Center, Darien, CT - 2002 - 2003
* Obtained detailed, comprehensive history and physicals, and ensured pre-operative clearance.
* Independently admitted and prepared patients for procedures on day of surgery.
* Organized and set up sterile OR fields, instruments and supplies for all surgical procedures.
* Acted as OR supervisor during surgery, fulfilled duties of OR circulator and, if necessary, provided assistance
during surgical procedures, including suturing of incisions and applying complex dressings.
* Performed post-operative exams, removed sutures, drains, and completed all documentation.
* Administered all post-anesthesia care, and ensured safe and appropriate discharge from facility.
Full Time Graduate student
Southern Connecticut State University/ Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program - 2000 - 2002
* Endured rigorous clinical rotations at a Level I trauma center providing anesthesia for over 1400 hours and 600 surgical
cases including open heart surgeries, vascular procedures, craniotomies, orthopedics, high risk obstetrics,
pediatrics, traumas, burns, and conscious sedation.
* Trained in advanced clinical skills including insertion of arterial lines, central lines, peripheral IVs, administration
of regional nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and insertion of epidural catheters.
* Performed 24 months of overnight 13 hour and 24 hour on-call shifts comprised of code/rapid response team,
Level I trauma responses, emergency intubations and emergency surgeries.
AFFILIATIONS
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Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI); Connecticut Nurses Association (CNA);
Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Society (CTAPRNS); American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP);
American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP); Fairfield University alumni association