Roxanne Singer-Gheorghiu, APRN
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner utilizing evidence-based practice to diagnose, treat and follow patients. Excels in assessments, development, and implementation of care plans with a steadfast commitment to culturally sensitive preventative care education.
SKILLS
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Risk assessment & reduction
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Medicare and private insurance wellness exams
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Acute care & chronic disease diagnosis & treatment
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Proficient in laboratory analysis
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Program development & research
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Women's health exams
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Lipid management
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Diabetes education
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Community outreach
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Preventive care specialist
CERTIFICATIONS
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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) -Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Basic Cardiac Life Support 12/2015 to present
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American College of Research Professionals (ACRP) - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
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National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators - Certified Diabetes Educator
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Established CDC recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program
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Initiated Diabetic neuropathy protocol for primary care
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Co-developed Rapid Evaluation for Stroke and TIA
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Spearheaded the Brain Attack Coalition initiatives
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Originated Metabolic Bone Program for major metropolitan medical center
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Developed program of predictive testing and genetic counseling for inherited breast/ovarian cancer predisposition
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Implemented academic medical center's membership into Gynecology Oncology Group and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
EDUCATION
Duke University
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing
Specialty: Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Sigma Theta Tau
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Degree: Baccalaureate of Science
Major: Nursing
Summa Cum Laude
City Univeristy of New York- Queensborough Community College
Degree: Associate Degree in Applied Science
Major: Nursing
Phi Theta Kappa
EMPLOYMENT
Research Director, January, 2007 to present
BG Neurology/Neurology Centers of the Carolinas - Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Originated fibromyalgia, stroke prevention and diabetic neuropathy clinics
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Instituted I HATE FALLS procedure for adults over 65
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Diagnosed and treated neurological disorders
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Co-developed Rapid Evaluation for Stroke and TIA (REST) policy
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Coordinated community outreach programs with Alzheimer's Association, and Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Achieved research departmental goals and objectives by instituting ICH GCP standards and guidelines.
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Ensured regulatory and fiscal compliance
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Trained staff and promoted interdepartmental collaboration
Coordinate clinical trial Clinical Research Coordinator III, July, 2005 to December, 2006
Cancer Center of the Carolinas - Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Instrumental in launching the Spartanburg research division
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Accountable for every aspect of research compliance with pharmaceutical and academic partnerships
including SWOG, NSBBP, CALGB, RTOG, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Rochester and
Wake Forest University
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Subject recruitment
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Marketed, captained Relay for Life, Light the Night, Race for the Cure, organized Look Good Feel Better
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Provided in-service education for physicians and oncology registered nurses for protocol compliance
Clinical Research Coordinator, April 1991 to June 1997
North Shore - LIJ Health Systems - New Hyde Park, New York
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Co-created endocrine research center
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Implemented membership into national collaborative research groups under the auspices of the National
Cancer Institute
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Managed over 50 active protocols
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Accountable for over one million dollars in National Health Institute and pharmaceutical funding
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Collaborated with research associates including investigators, CRO's and community stakeholders
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Founded gynecologic and osteoporosis support groups
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Community lectures and public relations
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Provided comprehensive patient care including discharge planning