Skilled healthcare professional with robust experience in acute care environments. Demonstrates strong diagnostic abilities, critical thinking, and advanced patient management skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Advent Health Orlando
05.2024 - Current
Perform comprehensive assessments of cardiothoracic patients, including detailed medical histories, physical exams, and interpretation of diagnostic tests
Conduct daily rounds on patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repairs/replacements, heart transplant, Left Ventricular Assis Devices, and thoracic surgeries.
Cardiology Fellowship Preceptor
Orlando Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2024
Precepted new mid-level providers following established standards of practice and organizational policies
Volunteered personal instruction and training to nurse practitioner students through job shadowing and professional development.
Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2024
Manage complex heart failure therapies such as diuretics, inotropes, vasodilators, and angiotensin inhibitors, as well as new therapies such as SGLT2 inhibitors and ARNI (sacubitril/valsartan).
Assist in the management of patients on mechanical circulatory support (e.g., LVADs) and heart transplant evaluations and management.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases and contribute to care decisions.
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with arrhythmias, including pharmacological management (antiarrhythmic drugs, anticoagulants, etc.), device therapy (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT), and lifestyle modifications.
Assess patients for suitability for electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation, device implantation, and other advanced arrhythmia interventions.
Advanced Preceptor Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
07.2017 - 07.2019
Provide guidance and support to newly hired staff to grow their critical thinking skills, assistance bedside during critical situations which staff may not have previously experienced
Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Promoted student growth by providing consistent feedback on assignments and assessments.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
10.2013 - 07.2019
Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, heart transplant) and managing life-threatening arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, or organ failure.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
06.2010 - 12.2012
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
05.2010
Skills
Epicardial Wire removal
Chest tube removal
Epic software proficiency
Experienced preceptor
Certification
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Expires 7/2028
Heart Failure Society of America Heart Failure Certification, 08/2028