Management in patients in the outpatient setting with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease processes including coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
Perform comprehensive cardiovascular physical examinations and order screening and diagnostic testing
Formulate differential diagnoses and provide treatment plans after analysis of collected data.
Provides individualized nursing care for post-surgical cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients with knowledge and expertise in telemetry monitoring, cardiac arrhythmias, chest tubes and surgical drains, epicardial pacemakers, and cardiac medications
Collaborates with all ancillary staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes
Provided nurse preceptorship to teach, support, coach, evaluate, and serves as a role model for novice and student nurses.
Learning Specialist
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, Florida
04.2017 - 03.2021
Coordinates all unit onboarding for newly hired nursing team members
Mentors’ novice and experienced nursing staff and provides support for their advancement
Provides education and training to all unit staff as applicable
Assist with the development and support changes in educational products, processes, and procedures throughout the hospital site.
Education
Master of Science Degree in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Florida Southern College
12.2022
Bachelor Of Science Degree in Nursing -
University Of Central Florida
08.2013
Associates Of Science Degree in Nursing -
Valencia Community College
12.2010
Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Psychology -
University Of Central Florida
05.2006
Skills
Evidence-Based Practice
Acute/chronic disease management
Patient Education
Compassionate care
Quality Improvement
Health Promotion
Exemplary communication
Interprofessional Collaboration
Licensure Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Florida Department of Health, APRN110239, 07/2024
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, F01230274, 01/2028
Registered Nurse, Florida Department of Health, RN9320644, 07/2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/2026
Professional Development
Upsilon Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, National Nursing Honor Society, 2022
Florida Southern College MSN Program, 2022
American Association of Nurse Practitioners - Student Member, 1980821, 08/2023
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