Deanna Karadolian
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | ANCC Board Certified
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ANCC board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with 4+ years of urgent care experience and 500 required supervised nurse practitioner clinical hours across adult/geriatric primary care and women's health. Experienced in comprehensive and focused assessment, differential diagnosis, preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, patient education, care coordination, and EHR documentation. Prior high-volume pharmacy experience provides a strong medication-safety foundation and experience communicating with prescribers, insurers, and patients.
Seeking a new-graduate AGPCNP role with strong clinical collaboration and mentorship.
Experience
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Clinical Rotation - Northridge Medical Center - Northridge, CA
500 Required Supervised Clinical Hours Completed
- Performed focused and comprehensive adult/geriatric histories and physical examinations, developed differential diagnoses, and presented assessments and plans to supervising clinicians.
- Evaluated common acute concerns and chronic conditions; reviewed laboratory and diagnostic findings and participated in evidence-based treatment planning, medication reconciliation, and follow-up care.
- Provided preventive counseling, age-appropriate screening guidance, referrals, patient education, and return precautions while documenting encounters in the clinical record.
Primary Care NP Clinical Rotation - Primary Care Clinic - Glendale, CA
- Managed adult primary care visits under preceptor supervision, including routine follow-up, preventive care, medication review, and evaluation of common outpatient complaints.
- Participated in management of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and other chronic conditions; reviewed labs, reinforced treatment adherence, and coordinated referrals and follow-up.
- Completed patient education and evidence-based health maintenance, including risk-factor counseling and age-appropriate screening.
Women's Health NP Clinical Rotation - Burbank, CA
- Participated in women's health visits including preventive/well-woman care, gynecologic concerns, reproductive and menopausal health, and patient counseling.
- Supported breast and cervical cancer screening, STI evaluation and education, medication review, and appropriate referral/follow-up planning under preceptor supervision.
Registered Nurse - We Care Urgent Care - Porter Ranch, CA
(2022-02 - 2026-01)
- Assessed patients with acute and episodic concerns, identified care priorities, obtained histories, and communicated pertinent findings to treating providers.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, EKGs, laboratory specimens, and other clinical data supporting diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered ordered oral, IM, and IV medications and respiratory treatments; performed specimen collection, ear lavage, IV therapy, and blood withdrawal.
- Assisted physicians with in-office treatments, coordinated care, provided discharge teaching and return precautions, and maintained accurate EHR documentation.
Pharmacy Technician - CVS - Northridge, CA
(2016-03 - 2021-11)
- Supported a high-volume community pharmacy, building strong knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology, medication workflows, and medication access.
- Communicated with patients, healthcare providers, and insurers; supported accurate prescription processing, inventory control, expiration monitoring, and safe dispensing workflow.
Education
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Education - West Coast University (2026-06)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - West Coast University (2022-04)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - California State University, Northridge (2018-06)
