THERESE A.

WEST RN, APN, C

732 713-8222 602 BLANCHA
RD PKWY
E-MAIL: wt9dc80a@westpost.net WEST ALLENHURST, NJ

EXPERIENCE
April 2009 to Present
APN Emergency Medicine Associates.
Associate practitioner in an Emergency Department of a large suburban hospital.
July 2008 a" April 2009
(R) Supervising APN Emergency Department University Hospital UMDNJ Newark, NJ
(R) Independent provider to all ages and populations of large, broadly diverse
urban community. All aspects of Fast Track Emergency care including I&D and sut
uring of non-complicated wounds.
SEPTEMBER 2006 a" July 2008
a Family Nurse Practitioner for Minute Clinic; a retail healthcare company as a
casual part a"time employee.
a Collaboration with MD
a Autonomous practice in retail clinic providing walk-in service for common illn
ess in all age groups.
a Assessment, diagnosing, treatment and prescribing roles.
a One weekend per month.
MAY 2006 a"July 2008
(R) University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-University Hospital; Depa
rtment of Education Professional Development
(R) Educational Specialist / Advanced Practice Nurse
(R) Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit Education Specialist for all nursing staff.
Units of coverage include Neuro-Surgical ICU, Neurology Progressive Care Unit,
Neurology general, Stroke Unit, In-patient psychiatry and Radiology. Coverage of
Medical Surgical units as needed. Instruction and remediation of all patient ca
re issues as well as specialized topics such as stroke identification and preven
tion, diabetes treatment and management. Policy Team member and author for Patie
nt Care Services policies.
(R) Monthly orientation of new nursing employees.
(R) Policy development including research for validity
(R) Course development for contact hour presentations.
(R) Course presentations
(R) Member of Nursing Practice and Patient Education Committees
January 2004 a"May 2006
APN, Pediatric Neurology and Autism Center at UMDNJ, Newark.
Implemented years one and two of research study aEarly Diagnosis and Treatment o
f Autism In the Inner City of Newark, NJ.a Authored and defended proposal for se
cond year of funding with success. Authored and delivered reports to granting fo
undation as required were also authored. Manuscript for this study is awaiting
publication.
Assisted Dr. Xue Ming in all phases of the study.
a Assessment and treatment of Pediatric Neurology patients with the focus on Aut
istic population. Included diagnostics, treatment plan initiation and medication
prescribing and on-going management. Including but not limited to psychiatric
diagnoses such as OCD, ODD, ADHD, Bipolar, Mood disorder and major depressive di
sorders of pediatric neurology patients.
a Pediatric Neurology clinic weekly.
a Community education and outreach presentations to Newark community (Babyland C
enters) as well as Newark area Pediatricians.
a Collaborated with Dr. Charles Cartwright Psychiatrist and Dr. Barbie Zimmerman
- Baier, Developmental Pediatrician at the Autism Center of UMDNJ.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
May 2005 & May 2004
Adjunct faculty member of Seton Hall University Clinical instruction of students
doing their Pediatric clinical rotation
September 2004
Adjunct faculty for Seton Hall University. Lecture Graduate level Theory class.

General Nursing
1991-2003
RN, staff nurse, Meridian Home Care, Toms River, New Jersey. Client care and coo
rdination of service for level III adult and pediatric patients in a home enviro
nment. Level III includes ventilator dependent clients. Various procedures inclu
de but not limited to, gastrostomy tube feedings, maintenance and tubing replace
ment, tracheostomy tube changes, central line medication administration and dres
sing changes and supervision of LPNs. All physician contact and care plan mainte
nance is part of these responsibilities. I have also have experience opening new
client cases and doing off site supervisory visits of LPNs and unlicensed perso
nnel.

State Regional Nurse

1987-1988
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), New Jersey. Referrals by client Ca
se Managers requesting visits, assessment, and consultation with various profess
ionals to conclude recommendations or plan of action. Attendance at statewide me
etings to confer with nurses from other counties to establish potential policies
that may be needed to assure the safety and well being of the Developmentally D
isabled and head injured population. Participated in education and training clas
ses for both clients and their guardians concerning state policies and procedure
s.

EDUCATION
2003 a"2000 MSN Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New, Jersey
2000-1995 BSN Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey
1990-1992 AS Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey.
Professional Associations
Society of Critical Medicine
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Pediatirc Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Volunteer Positions
American Association Neuroscience Nurses.-Member of the Products and Publication
s Task Force 2007-2008
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Member APN Scope of Practice task fo
rce 2008-2009
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Focus Group facilitator for 2009 AAN
N convention.
AANN APN Scope of Practice publication Author 2009
AANN SFG 2009 Facilitator: Neuro-Trauma Special Focus Group
AANN Core Curriculum Chapter Reviewer 2009
Chair of Education Committee AANN 2010
Lead Author AANN Clinical Practice Guideline on Mild traumatic Brain Injury

Other Volunteer Activities

Medical Reserve Corps for Monmouth County NJ
Member since 2005
National Medical Reserve Corps Member since 2005
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey received 1992. License; NO102683. Ex
p. 5/31/12
New Jersey State Board of Nursing certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Certificate number 2600050100. Expiration 05/31/12.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Ce
rtification number F0803385. Expiration 7/31/13.
American Nurses Credentialing Center certification as Family Nurse Practitioner.

Acceptance. Certificate number 0382123-22 . EXP. 10-31-2013.

General Pediatric Nurse received 1996 from National Association of Pediatric Nur
se
Practitioners and Nurses. Certificate; 96030. Exp. 02/01/11
DEA registration number MF1046487. Exp. 09-30-2012 Schedules 2,3,4,5
CDS registration number P00161900 Exp. 09-30-2010
BCLS EXP. 02/11
ACLS Exp. 110/11
PALS Exp02/12