Nare Arshakyan
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
About
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 6+ years of advanced practice experience and over 11 years of nursing experience providing comprehensive patient care across outpatient, hospital, and skilled nursing settings. Experienced in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions in diverse adult and geriatric populations. Strong clinical background in Internal Medicine, Neurology, chronic disease management, preventive care, medication management, and care coordination.
Recognized for delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care and building strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Experience
Nurse Practitioner - Western Neurological Associates - Burbank, California
(2024-02)
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders in an outpatient neurology practice.
- Perform comprehensive neurological examinations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage patients with epilepsy, migraine disorders, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, stroke, essential tremor, and other movement disorders.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies including MRI, CT, EEG, EMG/NCS, laboratory testing, and neuropsychological evaluations.
- Prescribe and monitor neurological medications while assessing treatment response and adverse effects.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease processes, medication management, seizure precautions, fall prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborate with neurologists, primary care providers, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Nurse Practitioner – Internal Medicine - Private Practice - Glendale, California
(2020-03)
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in adult and geriatric populations.
- Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing.
- Manage patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and other chronic medical conditions.
- Perform office-based procedures including shave biopsies, cryotherapy, and skin tag removal.
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and ancillary healthcare providers.
- Provide preventive healthcare services and patient education regarding disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse – Internal Medicine - Private Practice - Glendale, California
(2015-04 - 2020-02)
- Maintained comprehensive patient medical records and monitored changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, injections, and phlebotomy services.
- Performed medication reconciliation and provided education regarding treatment plans and medication side effects.
- Utilized EMR/EHR systems and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
- Assisted physicians with office procedures and supervised medical assistants.
- Provided disease prevention counseling and health education to patients and families.
Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Telemetry - Glendale Adventist Medical Center - Glendale, California
(2015-08 - 2017-05)
- Assessed and monitored medically complex patients requiring telemetry and respiratory support.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans.
- Managed ventilators and other life-support equipment.
- Participated in emergency response situations utilizing BLS and ACLS protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Multiple DAISY Award nominations.
- Employee of the Month.
Laboratory Technician - One Lambda / Thermo Fisher Scientific - Canoga Park, California
(2012-06 - 2013-01)
- Performed laboratory production and quality-control activities.
- Prepared biological reagents and laboratory buffers.
- Assisted with protocol development and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Maintained adherence to GMP, GDP, quality, and safety standards.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - California State University, Northridge
