1. Lesley Handjis
18554 Jessicah Lane, Vance, AL 35490
Cell: (601)527-3539
Les753@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and motivated nurse practitioner looking to obtain a position as a family nurse
practitioner that will allow me to provide holistic patient-centered care using the skills I
have acquired.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
St. Vincent’s Hospital Birmingham, AL
Registered Nurse December 2013- present
• Manage and provide care for critically ill patients post operatively.
• Provide and implement care for patients post CVA, subdural hematomas, and other
neurological illnesses
• Collaborate with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement
nursing care plans
DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL
Registered Nurse January, 2010- December, 2013
• Managed the care of acutely ill medical/surgical cardiac patients to include but not
limited to ventilator/pulmonary management, hemodynamic monitoring,
vasoactive IV therapy, IABP, invasive lines and/or cardiac pacing.
• Managed and provided care for patients post-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Discoveries in Nursing, Inc. Meridian, MS
Registered Nurse April, 2009 – December 2009
• Provided individualized patient care and adjusted plan of care according to each patient’s
needs
• Assessed patient status and notified physician of clinical changes
• Monitored and cared for critically and acutely ill patients.
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center Meridian, MS
Registered Nurse January, 2008 - April, 2009
• Advocated for patient’s individual needs and worked to meet those needs
• Modified patient’s plan of care according to assessment findings
• Collaborated with entire health care team regarding patient care
2. Clinical Rotations
Alabama Internal Medicine Tuscaloosa, AL August, 2014- November, 2014 (240
hours)
Preceptor: Dr. Arti Pandey
• Elicited health histories that are developmentally and age appropriate to the adult, elderly,
and pediatric population
• Performed history and physicals, and interpreted laboratory data based on the client’s
health status
• Integrated in depth diagnostic and management skills to provide care across the lifespan
Bama Pediatrics Northport, AL May, 2014- July, 2014 (180 hours)
Preceptors: Dr. Suddha Bennuri & Andrea Austin
• Performed comprehensive well child examinations on infants and children ages 2 weeks-
18 years.
• Diagnosed and assisted with the management of many common pediatric illnesses.
• Provided parents with preventative and safety education regarding the care of their child.
• Assessed for developmental delays in infants and early childhood.
West AL Family Practice & Sports Medicine Tuscaloosa, AL January, 2014- April,
2014 (180 hours)
Preceptor: Barbie Cleino
• Performed comprehensive history and physical exams on adults ages 18 through 85.
• Ordered and analyzed results of diagnostic tests including laboratory, radiology results,
and EKGs.
• Made diagnoses, prescribed treatment regimens, and monitored efficacy of treatment for
multiple acute and chronic illnesses.
• Provided preventative health and education related to individualized health problems.
Licenses
• AANP FNP Certification number F0115032
• Registered Nurse– Alabama Board of Nursing, license number 1-124136
• BLS (CPR & AED) Certification
• ACLS Certification
3. Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE: NURSING 2014
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
GPA: 4.0
Specialty: family nurse practitioner
Sigma Theta Tau
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: NURSING 2008
The University of Southern Mississippi, Meridian, MS
GPA 3.75
Sigma Theta Tau, Dean’s List, President’s List
ASSOCIATE DEGREE: NURSING 2007
Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS
GPA 3.52
Phi Theta Kappa, OSN, Dean’s List, President’s List,
Circle of Excellence Award
Extracurricular
• Participated in fundraising events to raise money for multiple chronic health conditions
including the American Heart Association Heart Walk, the Multiple Sclerosis 150 bike-a-
thon, and the Warrior Dash to raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital.
Skills
• Responsible for completing detailed
patient assessments
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of
Nursing
• Enthusiastic, compassionate
caregiver
• Knowledge of patient
evaluation/intervention
• Skilled critical care nurse
• Knowledge of laboratory
test/diagnostics
