DANIELLE PIAGENTINI, APN, FNP-BC
6035 W. Dakin, Chicago, IL, 60634773-504-1025; danielle.piagentini@gmail.com OBJECTIVE
The intention of this summation is to obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner at this facility and to work in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best evidence-based care to members of the community by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
o Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with efficient clinical skills and a natural ability to build meaningful rapport with patients and family
o Commitment to providing quality care by following evidence-based practice guidelines with a holistic approach
o Ability to work autonomously while appropriately utilizing collaboration from team members and seeking consultation as needed for further care
EDUCATION
Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Normal, IL Masters of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Sequence May 2014; Cumulative GPA 3.94/4.0
Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Normal, IL Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree; May 2011; Major GPA 4.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA – 3.96/4.0
Dean’s List (Eight semesters), Honors Program Member, Honors Scholar, Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society Member, Student Nurses’ Association Member Career Training Center of Chicago, Chicago, IL
August 2008; Certified Nurse’s Assistant Certification OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Expiration May 2016
Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center July 2014
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Expiration 2018
Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Expiration May 2016
BLS CPR Expiration August
2016
New RN Orientation Preceptor March 2012-November 2013
NIH Protecting Human Research Participants September 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse; Heartland Hospice, Northbrook, IL January 2014- present
Provision of compassionate, holistic care to homebound patients as well as those residing in facilities who meet hospice criteria. Emphasis of care includes education of the patient and family/caregiver on the process of dying, pain management, wound care, and comfort measures, as well as thorough documentation of the active dying process
Registered Nurse; OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL August 2011 – November 2013
Full time staff RN on an Acute Neurology unit, acting as a member of a
multidisciplinary management team for patients suffering from a range of neurological disorders including: acute stroke, epilepsy/seizure disorder, migraine/complicated headache, neuro-ophthalmologic disorders, spinal disorders, neurosurgical procedures, traumatic brain/spinal cord injury, infectious disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, altered mental status, amongst other disease processes requiring hospitalization
Laboratory Assistant; Mennonite College of Nursing, Normal, IL
August 2010 – May 2011
Simulate clinical scenarios and provide educational assistance to guide the development of proficient skills of Undergraduate nursing students
Nurse Intern; Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL
June 2010 – May 2011
Contributed to holistic, patient-centered care to clients on an acute Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
Certified Nursing Aide; Norwood Crossing Skilled Nursing Facility, Chicago, IL May 2009 – December 2009
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
International Medical Relief, Volunteer Provider, Tigray, Ethiopia May 2014
Provided primary care, acute care, and community health education to remote villages in northern Ethiopia
Student Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners August 2013
OSF Professional Development Program September 2012 – September 2013
Transcultural Mission Experience, Operation Amazon – Manaus, Brazil June 2012
Provided culturally competent care to remote villages in the Amazon region as a member of a mission group including doctors, nurses, and a dentist
Promotion of disease prevention through community education in hand hygiene and dental hygiene
o OSF 3500 Unit Council Member April 2012 – October
2013
o Transcultural Nursing Experience, GOYA Ministries – Nairobi, Kenya Winter 2010
Operation of a medical clinic in a slum community, serving over 700 patients Provided primary care by administering vaccinations, as well as acute care of
communicable disease, dehydration, and maintenance of clients with chronic disease.
o Volunte
er Telephone Support Person; Chestnut Health Systems Fall 2010
o Honors Council of the Illinois Region, presenter February 27, 2010
Project title “Administrative Responses of Church-Related Facilities toward LGBT Elders”
o Honors Research Mentorship Fall 2008 - Fall 2010
Conducted research and disseminated poster presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference
HONORS & AWARDS
o ISU University Club Scholarship December 2012
o OSF Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence July 2012
o Dr. Herman Tiedman Award for Clinical Excellence May 2011
o Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Fall 2010
o Bone Student Scholar, nominee Spring 2010
o Winifred Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
o Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Physicians’ Auxiliary Scholarship 2007
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Neuroscience Nurse: Tumors and Headaches (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Seizures (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Neurological Trauma (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Neurological History and Physical Examination (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Immunity and Infection (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Developmental and Degenerative Disease Part II (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Developmental and Degenerative Disease (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Degenerative Spine Disease (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Concepts of Intracranial Pressure (1.00) Oct 28, 2013
Activating a Stroke Alert: A Neurological Emergency (1.00) Sep 16, 2013
Management of the Patient with Stroke (9.20) Aug 19, 2013
Pain Management in the Neurosurgical Post-Op Patient (0.50) May 13, 2013
Blue Alert (0.50) Apr 15, 2013
INI Stroke Core Measures and Review of Stroke Interventions (1.00) Apr 15, 2013
OSF Stroke Ed - The 30 Second Exam (0.50) Aug 26, 2012
Dysphagia Diet (1.00) Aug 26, 2012
Unit Mandatory Education include heparin calculation/administration, CVC care, catheter insertion, RN Bedside Swallow (2.00) Jul 30, 2012
Seizure Management Protocol (0.25) May 18, 2012
OSF Neuroscience: ICP Concepts (1.00) Feb 16, 2012
OSF Neuroscience: Brain Tumor (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology-Neuropharmacology Overview (2.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Spinal Cord Injury Patient (2.50) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Severe TBI (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Patient with Neuromuscular Diseases (1.50) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Patient with Neurodegenerative Disorders (1.50) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Hydrocephalus (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Care of the Patient with Seizures (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Care Mild - Moderate TBI Patient (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Hemorrhagic Stroke (2.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Emergencies in Neurological Patient (1.00) Feb. 15, 2012
OSF Neurology CNS Infections (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurology Care of Ischemic Stroke Patient (1.00) Feb 15, 2012
NIH Stroke Scale Training (2.00) Feb 15, 2012
OSF Neurological Assessment (2.50) Aug 22, 2011
OSF Neuroanatomy and Physiology (1.00) Aug 20, 2011
Safe Patient Handling - Use of Patient Lift Equipment (3.00) Aug 11, 2011
REFERENCES
Dr. Edwin J. Adamski, MD Clinical Preceptor, Spring 2014
Internal Medicine, Niles Medical Associates 7157 W. Howard, Niles, IL
847-647-1771
Denise Wilson PhD, APN, FNP, ANP, GNP Professor/FNP Sequence Leader
Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University ddwilso2@ilstu.edu
309-438-2358
Julie Ballard RN, MSN, CNRN, NEA-BC Patient Care Manager, 3500 Acute Neuroscience OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL 309-655-6418
Donna Brenenstall RNC, APN, WHNP Clinical Preceptor Summer 2013
Illinois Women’s Health Center, Peoria, IL 309-683-0200
