Yves Reginald Chery, MSN, NP-C___________

4430 Lassen Court, Suwanee, GA 30024 408-569-2525 yvesrchery@gmail.com

Education
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Science, Adult &Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program, 2010

San Jose State University, San Jose, California

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, with Honors, 2006

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Bachelors of Science, Cytotechnology, 2001

Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee

Bachelors of Arts, Biology, 1999

Licensure & Certification

AANP Board of Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner #0711093 Georgia Board of Nursing Advance Practice License #RN18992 DEA Prescriptive Authority License Registered Nurse Licensure
American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT)

State of Georgia Board of Nursing current through January 2015 State of California Board of Nursing current through August 2014 Basic Cardiac Life Support current through July 2014 Advance Cardiac Life Support current through November 2013

Adult & Geriatric NP Student Clinical Experience

Primary Care Office-Internal Medicine, Suwanee, GA. Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Shukri Makhlouf, MD

9/09-5/10

Manage acute and chronic illnesses, complex, multi-system diseases from ages 13-end of life Perform general physical examinations including heart, neck, pulmonary, cardiovascular, abdominal, and other routine exams; perform pelvic and breast examinations; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests. Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; analysis of diagnostic tests and appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed. Provided health education to patients and families Interview patients prior to examinations to obtain a variety of information including medical history and background

Yves Reginald Chery, MSN, NP-C___________

4430 Lassen Court, Suwanee, GA 30024 408-569-2525 yvesrchery@gmail.com
Meet with patients in order to discuss and inform them of their laboratory test and exam results; educate patients regarding their illness; make and provide appropriate referrals. Keep accurate patient records and maintain and update files as necessary.

Tertiary Care Hospital Medicine, Snellville, GA. 06/10-9/10 Clinical Preceptor: David Rivera, FNP Obtained detailed history and performed physical examinations on assigned patients;
assessed and treated acute/chronic medical problems Wrote progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintained other records as required. Provided health education to patients and families Practiced safety, environmental, and infection control methods.

Geriatric Medicine-Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, Decatur, GA. 08/10-12/10 Clinical Preceptor: Karolina Graber, FNP Evaluation and assessment of elderly patient suffering from acute and chronic illnesses
in an outpatient, ambulatory setting. Obtained detail history and perform physical examinations on assigned patients Perform mini-mental exam on every patient prior to comprehensive physical exam Provide safety and health education to patients and families

Fuqua Center-Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, Decatur, GA. Clinical Preceptor: Sherry Dey, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN Assist with psychiatric evaluation and assessment of geriatric-psych patients in
outpatient and community home health settings Assessment and pharmacological treatment of many psychiatric illnesses including -Depressive, Bipolar, and Anxiety Disorders -Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders -Substance use and personality disorders -Attention-Deficit and disruptive behavior disorders Assist with psychiatric education for geriatric including prevention and health promotion

Alzheimers Disease Research Center, Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, Decatur,GA. Clinical Preceptor: Andrea Kippel, FNP, APRN.

Yves Reginald Chery, MSN, NP-C___________

4430 Lassen Court, Suwanee, GA 30024 408-569-2525 yvesrchery@gmail.com
Evaluating patients for possible Alzheimers Disease, dementia, and memory loss, depression and general geriatric medical problems

Professional Experience
Global Diagnostic Services, Locum Tenens Augusta State Medical Prison HIV+/AIDS Treatment Program for State Inmates Infectious Disease 340B program Nurse Practitioner, Infectious Disease February 2012-Present
Primary responsibilities are HIV+/AIDS health maintenance and prevention through the use of public health services guideline for primary HIV+/AIDS care for state inmates. Perform patient examination, obtain past medical history, and assess patient status. Collaborated with supervising Infectious Disease physician to make treatment recommendations. Order labs and diagnostic test related to HIV+/AIDS disease Provide patient education regarding HIV+/AIDS, opportunistic infections, proper medication usage and nutrition.

Global Diagnostic Services, Locum Tenens Lee Arrandale Correctional Facility Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care & Womens Health
Primary responsibilities are providing acute and chronic health care to women inmates in the State Correctional Facility. Perform comprehensive physical examination Take patient histories and perform assessments Order and review results of diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory results Provide gynecologic exams and STD screening and treatment Counsel and educate inmates on health promotion, preventative measures, and treatment Make diagnoses, prescribe treatment regimens, and monitor efficacy of treatment Obtain fetal heart rate using Doppler Provide primary care, case management, and medication management

Dekalb Medical Center at Hillandale, Lithonia, Georgia Staff Nurse, Emergency Department July 2010-March 2012

Yves Reginald Chery, MSN, NP-C___________

4430 Lassen Court, Suwanee, GA 30024 408-569-2525 yvesrchery@gmail.com
Administer nursing care for patient suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion and gastrointestinal bleeds. Evaluate and assess patient condition in trauma situations including motor vehicle accidents and gunshot and stab wounds Carry out prescribed medical treatments and procedures, initiate catheters and IV's, and work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care Monitor and chart patient's condition and vital signs, administer IV fluids and medications, and transport patients to Radiology department, Operating Room, or ICU Uphold strict healthcare, nursing and hospital standards; maintain sterile procedures to prevent spread of disease and infection

E-Health, LLC Staffing, Woodstock, Georgia Staff Nurse ER/ICU/CCU Nurse March 2011-Present Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Johns Creek, Georgia Staff Nurse, Emergency Department August 2008-Febuary 2010 Preferred Healthcare Staffing Kaiser Permanente Hospital, San Jose, California Travel Nurse, ICU/CCU/Step-down ICU Four months travel assignment June 2008-September 2008 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, Georgia Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit July2006-June2008
Provide care for patients with acute illnesses, including acute congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, drug overdose, respiratory failure, trauma, sepsis, acute alcohol ingestion and gastrointestinal bleeds. Outstanding interpersonal skills and communication skills Accomplished assessments and interventions for ICU patients per shift Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness Provided variety of skills, including IV therapy, blood transfusion, NG/Sump and PEG tubes feeding, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, hard stick IV insertion Ability to multiple task with complex patients

Yves Reginald Chery, MSN, NP-C___________

4430 Lassen Court, Suwanee, GA 30024 408-569-2525 yvesrchery@gmail.com Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, Monterey, California June 2001-February 2003
Full-time Cytotechnologist Board Certified as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) Examined human cells and tissues under microscope to identify abnormalities, especially cancer and precancerous conditions Assisted and Advised Pathologist in over 150 Fine Needle Aspiration Provide preliminary results in all areas of gynecological and non-gynecological test

Quest Diagnostics Laboratories Incorporated, San Jose, California February 2003-January 2006
Full-time Cytotechnologist Screen and interpret non-gynecological and gynecological specimens Assist pathologist with fine needle aspiration and perform preliminary diagnosis

Awards & Honors

Maryville College Bonner Scholar Allied Health Scholarship Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Research
Senior Research: Cytology of Cerebral Spinal Fluid in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cases Senior Thesis: Sensitivity To Anticancer Agents in vitro: Tumor vs. Normal cells

References

Available upon request