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Dana Veatch, MSN, RN3224 Circle Dr.

Pittsburgh, PA 15227(412) 225-0189

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EDUCATION

CARLOW UNIVERSITY, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Expected May 2016GPA: 3.88

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with Honors, May 2011GPA: 3.9

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Associate of Science in Nursing, May 2006GPA: 3.7

Core Competencies in Education Advanced Pathophysiology

Course of an advanced level of pathophysiology functions in human organisms. Focusing on central concepts of pathophysiology at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Elements of related supportive and therapeutic management across the life span were developed.

Advance Physical Assessment and DiagnosticsTheory and techniques in the measurement of human health, development, and level of functioning. Clinical practice in obtaining health histories, conducting physical examination, making physical measurements, and testing functioning in individuals across the live span. Discussion of common diagnostic tests in preparation of formulating differential diagnosis. The use of findings that identified pathologic variations and initiated interventions.

Advance Practice Nursing PharmacologyA study of interactions of chemicals with the living systems across the life span. Explored the decision making process that identified concepts and principles which illuminated the importance, meaning, and rationale for using on drug over another; and built on the knowledge of drug’s, pathophysiology, and disease states.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

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REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE State of Pennsylvania, current through October 2016

CERTIFICATION

Eligible for American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner Exam, anticipated June 2016Basic Cardiac Life Support, current through April 2016Advanced Cardiac Life Support, current through April 2015Pediatric Life Support, current through March 2016

FNP STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Advanced Physical Assessment Clinical The Star Center at AGH, Pittsburgh, PA 09/14-12/14Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Romitti MD, Dr. Mitchum DNP, Dr. Cummins DNP

Determined health statuses of individuals across the life span through complete history and physical exams with emphasis on clients in medically underserved areas.

Elicited and recorded health histories, including mental, developmental, nutritional, and environmental aspects of health.

Performed physical exams with use of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation and record findings.Interpreted health assessment findings and developed problem lists.

Determined functional and medical diagnosis associated with abnormal assessment findings, and initiate interventions.

ADULT PRIMARY CARE

Keystone Primary Care Office-Family Medicine, Monroeville, PA 01/15-04/15Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Samidha Bhat, MD

Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease processes in a Multi-Cultural Family Practice of adults.

Counseled clients regarding health risk factors, smoking cessation, stress management, physical activity, and disease management.

Incorporated health promotion and disease prevention into management plans for individuals and families with acute/chronic health problems.

Utilized translators, translation medical texts, and foreign language educational materials to provide care to non-English speaking clients.

PediatricsA Child’s Place at Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA 05/15-07/15Clinical Preceptor: Connie Shope, CRNP

Provided well-child car, including anticipatory guidance and health promotion education to a primarily underserved African American and Hispanic pediatric population in a federally funded inner-city clinic.

Managed acute illnesses and chronic diseases in children and adolescents while incorporating psychosocial elements.

Applied skills of critical thinking, communication, negotiation and collaboration in the case management of health needs and services for the pediatric clients and their families.

Obstetrics and Women’s HealthSeason OB/Gyn, Bloomfield, PA 05/15-07/15

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Clinical Preceptor: Christine Hrobosky, CRNPDiscussed acute and chronic health problems as they affect women, their families and communities with

particular emphasis on high- risk groups and individuals in medically underserved areas.Provided prenatal, postpartum, and annual exams to low-income women ages 18 years and older in a

women’s health facility. Formulated and incorporated management plans for women and their families with acute and chronic

health problems. Identified community resources relevant to the needs of women.

GeriatricsForbes Hospice and Palliative Care, PA 09/15-12/11Clinical Preceptor: Alicia Zampango CRNP & Rebecca Gass CRNP

Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease processes of a geriatric population in a metropolitan suburban facility.

Provided Consultation for Palliative and Hospice care and placement for individuals and families.Collaborated with Primary care teams and PCPs. Developed proficiency in the special needs of adults ages 60-100.Focused strategies to improve compliance and self-management of geriatric individuals with acute and

chronic health problems.

Urgent CareCVS Minute Clinic, McKees Rocks, PA 09/15-12/11Clinical Preceptor: Chelsey Smith, CRNP

Discussed acute and chronic health problems as they affect individuals requiring urgent care andformulated plans for individuals with acute health problems and illnesses.

Managed acute illnesses with a focus on history and assessment skills for management of acute and episodic conditions.

ADULT PRIMARY CARE

Lindenbaum, Perryman and Associates-Family Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 01/16-Present

Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Jorge Lindenbaum, MD Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease processes in a Multi-Cultural Family

Practice of adults.Counseled clients regarding health risk factors, smoking cessation, stress management, physical activity, and

disease management.Formulated management plans for clients and families with particular emphasis on high risk groups and

individuals in medically underserved areas. Incorporated health promotion and disease prevention into management plans for individuals and families

with acute/chronic health problems. Differentiate between health problems requiring physician intervention and develop a process for referral.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, NP-CAspire Health, Pittsburgh, PA 08/16-currentPalliative Care

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Provide services in home settings to designated territory with excellent care of patients daily while developing and implementing clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic and complex conditions.Gather history and physical exam and diagnostics as needed, and then develop and implement treatment given

the patients goals of care. Educate patients and families about medications usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, and

crisis anticipation and prevention. Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and Aspire

health standards and policy through an EMR system. Participate in continuing education as required by state Boards of Nursing Prescribe medications as permitted by state Board of Nursing

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA01/15-6/16Cardiothoracic Surgery

Provided tertiary care to a diverse population of critically ill Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology clients at a large academic medical center.

Provided individualized care for coronary artery bypass graft and valve replacement surgical clients. Assumed responsibility for orienting and training student nurses and nurse orientees.

Expertise in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Cardiac exams, Cardiology procedures, and post-myocardial infarct care.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center East, Monroeville, PA 02/13-01/15Medical Intensive Care/Pulmonary Medicine

Provided individualized care to a diverse population of critically ill clients at a Community affiliated medical center.

Functioned as a charge nurse and staff nurse on a 16 bed Medical ICU unit at a Community hospital, and assumed responsibility for orienting and training student nurses and nurse orientees.

Expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters, titrating drips, mechanical ventilation, and substance abuse management of the critically ill client.

PROFESSIONAL CARE MANAGER, ICUUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center East, Monroeville, PA 04/11-02/13Medical Intensive Care/Pulmonary Medicine

Provided individualized utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, and post-acute care referrals and authorizations. Worked with multi-disciplinary team in resource management, discharge planning, and care facilitation

Collaborated with patients, caregivers, internal/external healthcare providers, other agencies, and payers to plan and execute a safe discharge.

Supported CORE measures information for JCAHO requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 6/07-3/11Medical Intensive Critical Care Pulmonary Medicine

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Provided individualized care to a diverse population of critically ill clients at a Community affiliated medical center.

Functioned as a crisis nurse and staff nurse on a 32 bed critical care unit at a large teaching hospital in an Urban Community.

Assumed responsibility for orienting and training student nurses and nurse orientees. Expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters, titrating drips, mechanical ventilation, and

substance abuse management of the critically ill client

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Red Cross Disaster Relief Nurse, 2011 UPMC Pain Management Committee member, 2008-2011 Participated in evidence-based practice for the prevention of infections; Foley catheters, 2009 Member of Professional Practice Council at UPMC East, 2013 American Nurses Association, Member, 2008 American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member, 2008-2014

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Red Cross Disaster Relief Nurse, 2011 Administered Flu Shots for Nurse’s with UPMC Centers, 2012 Breast Cancer Walk for Awareness, UPMC managed team, Fundraiser, 2012-2014

RESEARCH

Veatch, D. (2011). Analysis of Lateral Violence in nursing and its outcome on patient care. Pennsylvania State University, State College.

Compared documentation of Lateral Violence in the nursing profession and its effects on communication, and the quality of patient care and outcomes.

Veatch, D. (2014, March). Early use of High-Volume Hemofiltration in septic shock.Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA.

A retrospective review of literature on the effects of High-Volume Hemofiltration with patient care, and patient outcomes.

PRESENTATIONS

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Thomas, C., & Veatch, D. (2009, November). Analysis of Sedation interruption in mechanically ventilated patients to reduce ventilation and length of stay in the ICU. Power point presented at the Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington, PA.

Veatch, D. (2014, March). Effects of High-Volume Hemofiltration in septic shock. Power point presented at Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA

Veatch, D. (2015, April). Health Promotion ages 65-75, “Major causes of Mortality”. Power point presented at Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA

Veatch, D. (2015, November). Health education on Conjunctivitis and forms of treatment. Power point presented at Carlow University

Colvin, H. & Veatch, D. (2015, December). Common Dermatological Conditions in the Elderly. Power point presented at Carlow University.

REFERENCES Available upon request

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