DANIELLE PIAGENTINI, APN, FNP-BC
6035 W. Dakin, Chicago, IL, 60634
773-504-1025; [email protected]
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
2011
September
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 3500 Unit Safety Coach
October 2012August 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
2012
o Dr. Herman Tiedman Award for Clinical Excellence
2011
o Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
2010
o Bone Student Scholar, nominee
Spring 2010
o Winifred Lawrence Memorial Scholarship,
2009
July
May
Fall
Fall 2010, Fall
o Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Physicians’ Auxiliary Scholarship
2007
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Neuroscience Nurse: Tumors and Headaches (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Seizures (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Neurological Trauma (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Neurological History and Physical Examination (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Immunity and Infection (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Developmental and Degenerative Disease Part II (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Developmental and Degenerative Disease (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Degenerative Spine Disease (1.00)
2013
Neuroscience Nurse: Concepts of Intracranial Pressure (1.00)
2013
Activating a Stroke Alert: A Neurological Emergency (1.00)
2013
Management of the Patient with Stroke (9.20)
2013
Pain Management in the Neurosurgical Post-Op Patient (0.50)
2013
Blue Alert (0.50)
2013
INI Stroke Core Measures and Review of Stroke Interventions (1.00)
2013
OSF Stroke Ed - The 30 Second Exam (0.50)
2012
Dysphagia Diet (1.00)
2012
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Sep 16,
Aug 19,
May 13,
Apr 15,
Apr 15,
Aug 26,
Aug 26,
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)
2011
Safe Patient Handling - Use of Patient Lift Equipment (3.00)
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
[email protected]
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
Aug 20,
Aug 11,