Alex Perez
Houston,TX
Summary
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner committed to providing top-quality patient care, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Spanish. Highly skilled Telehealth Nurse with experience in providing remote patient care, managing clinical information systems, and collaborating with other interdisciplinary team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Action
Austin, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient health concerns and provided appropriate interventions via video or telephone calls.
- Adhered to ethical standards while providing quality healthcare services remotely.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to promote positive behavior change.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss new treatments or protocols.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes to improve overall wellness.
- Identified potential barriers preventing access to healthcare services within underserved communities.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Callen Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
Nurse Practitioner Per Diem
Pride Medical PLLC
New York, NY
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, health screenings, follow-up visits, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Led health promotion and disease prevention initiatives within the community.
Triage Registered Nurse
Callen Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions promptly to attending physician.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices and procedures through continuing education courses, workshops, in-services, seminars, conferences.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings when needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
Camp Registered Nurse
Camp Hight Light
Wernersville, PA
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Created health records for each camper and maintained accurate documentation of all illnesses and treatments.
- Provided medical care to campers, including administering medications and first aid treatment for minor injuries.
- Conducted pre-camp health screenings for new campers to ensure they meet standards for participation in activities.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the campsite in order to reduce risk of transmission of infectious diseases.
- Administered prescription and over-the-counter drugs to campers as scheduled.
- Secured confidentiality of health forms in compliance with HIPAA.
- Monitored inventory of medical supplies and first aid kits to maintain proper inventory.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Center
Bronx, NY
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of patient's physical condition.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients who are struggling with their diagnosis.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Hunter College
New York, NY01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY01.2014
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish Native
- Basic EKG & interpretation
- Venipuncture/lab interpretation
- Suture/Staple removal
- Telehealth
- LGBTQ Health
- Gender Affirming Care
- HIV Care Specialist and Prevention (PrEP/PEP)
- Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- Pre-Operative Clearances
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatrics
- Testopel Insertion
- Sexual Health (STI's, DoxyPEP, Hepatitis C treatment)
- Basic GYN Care
- Inter-Professional Collaboration
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Electronic Medical Records (NextGen, Athena One, Epic & Amazing Charts)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Organizational Skills
Professional Organizations
- The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State, 63955628, 5/2020, Present
- NYC Men in Nursing, 11/2019, Present
- Sigma Theta Tau International, 2001525, 11/2018, Present
Licensures & Certifications
- 309926, New York, Adult Nurse Practitioner
- 1088094, Texas, Adult Nurse Practitioner
- 2020044150, ANCC AGPC Nurse Practitioner
- 698688, New York, Registered Professional Nurse
- 1088094, Texas, Registered Professional Nurse
- 1083227516, National Provider Identifier
- MP6039386, DEA Registration Certificate
- American Academy HIV/AIDS Specialist
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
- Infection Control Certification
- Child Abuse Certification
Clinicalandprofessionalexperience
- Callen Lorde Community Health Center, New York, NY, Medical Provider /Nurse Practitioner, 09/2020, Present
- Callen Lorde Community Health Center, New York, NY, Registered Nurse /Triage Nurse, 08/2016, 9/2020
- Callen Lorde Community Health Center, New York, NY, Nurse Practitioner student, 05/2019, 08/2019
- Pride Medical PLLC, New York, NY, Nurse Practitioner Per Diem, 05/2020, Present
- Camp Hight Light, Wernersville, PA, Registered Nurse/ Camp nurse, 07/2017
- DaVita Dialysis Center, Bronx, NY, RN-Staff Nurse, 07/2015, 11/2016
Awards
- Excellence in Community Leadership Award, Hunter College, 05/2020
- Cum Laude, Hunter College, 05/2020
- Summa Cum Laude, CUNY School of Professional Studies, 05/2017
- Dean's List Students' Honors, Hostos Community College, 2011-2014
Volunteer Experience
- Translatinas, Guest speaker
- Queer Detainee Empowerment Project, Guest speaker
- Oasis Wellness LGBTQ Center, Guest speaker
- TransGrediendo, Guest speaker
- NYC Medical Reserve Corp, New York, NY, Active RN member, 10/2015
- Latino Commission on AIDS, 06/2015, 9/2022
- Retreat: Construyendo Tu Yo Ideal, 04/2016, Present
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health Action
12.2023 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Callen Lorde Community Health Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner Per Diem
Pride Medical PLLC
05.2020 - 07.2022
Camp Registered Nurse
Camp Hight Light
07.2017 - 07.2017
Triage Registered Nurse
Callen Lorde Community Health Center
08.2016 - 09.2020
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Center
07.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hostos Community College