Ana Reyes
Eustis,FL
Summary
Experienced nurse practitioner specializing in cardiothoracic surgeries, consistently upholding high standards of clinical practice. Utilizes critical thinking and precise decision-making to support surgical teams and enhance patient recovery. Strong understanding of patient assessment, surgical procedures, and postoperative care, aimed at achieving optimal outcomes for patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
Advent Health Orlando
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with Surgeons in the management of cardiothoracic patients in the perioperative setting including: CABG, Valve replacement (Conventional and transcatheter), Aorta surgery, thoracotomy, esophagectomy, LVAD, and, Heart transplant
- Comprehensive assessment and plan formation for cardiothoracic surgery patients pre and post operatively including adjusting medications, incisional care, ordering and interpreting labs, imaging, and appropriate consults
- Management and removal of drains and chest tubes pleural and pericardial/mediastinal
- Management and removal of epicardial pacing wires
- Collaboration between other specialties in order to facilitate patient care pre and post cardiothoracic surgery
- Facilitates timely escalation in patient care to ICU as needed pre-post cardiothoracic surgery for advanced diagnostics or treatments
- Continuously enhanced clinical proficiency by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops pertaining to cardiothoracic surgery advancements.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care during critical cardiac episodes.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
08.2018 - Current
- Prepares patients for electrophysiology studies and cardiac catheterization
- Serves on sheath pull team (arterial and venous)
- Circulator for procedures including Emergent Cardiac Cath Lab cases, TEEs, synchronized cardioversion, and implant/explant of loop recorders
- Manages patients with devices such as EKOS, (Circulatory Support), IABP, Impella, Pulmonary Artery catheters
- Provides post-anesthesia care for patients in Phase I
- Manages care of patients upgraded in procedure to ICU status and facilitates bed placement
- Prepares patients for Neurological IR cases which includes Neurological ICU patients with external ventricular drains
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Primary nurse for critically ill patients
- Proficient critical care skills: CRRT, (Circulatory Support), IABP, LVAD, EKOS, Impella, Pulmonary Artery catheters, therapeutic hypothermia, neuromuscular blockade, arterial lines, central lines
- Prepared patients for heart and lung transplant
- Served on nursing practice council to support nursing education and evidence-based practice
Policy Underwriter
Lumbermen's Underwriting Alliance
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisted in policy underwriting
- Added and deleted locations to policy
- Amended state records
- Trained new underwriters and mentored others
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Florida
08.2021
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Remington College School of Nursing
Lake Mary, FL01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2013
Skills
- Proficient in Epic Provider Documentation
- Chest Tube Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Pain Management Techniques
- Clinical Decision Making
- Surgical Wound Care
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Lab result evaluation
- Treatment Plan Development
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
Advent Health Orlando
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
03.2016 - 08.2018
Policy Underwriter
Lumbermen's Underwriting Alliance
02.2013 - 11.2014
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Remington College School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Florida
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