Brian Abaroa
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Acute Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Florida Kidney Physicians
Miami, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues
- Provide care to patients with acute or chronic kidney disorders, those undergoing dialysis, and those who are candidates for have undergone kidney transplants
- Manage patients in the acute setting, clinic, and dialysis units.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Envison Healthcare
Miami, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the organization through data analysis, identification of areas for improvement, and implementation of recommended changes.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing comprehensive documentation.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of treatment options and care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Streamlined the referral process for patients requiring additional services or resources such as home health support or durable medical equipment.
Nurse Practitioner (Nephrology)
Dr. Hassan Ali
Miami, FL
09.2016 - 08.2024
- Provide care to patients with acute or chronic kidney disorders, those undergoing dialysis, and those who are candidates for have undergone kidney transplants
- Manage patients in the acute setting, clinic, and dialysis units.
Registered Nurse (Telemetry/ Step Down Unit)
Mercy Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Capable of treating and managing patients with various conditions and comorbidities
- Manage patients with a variety of cardiac conditions for hemodynamic changes and identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications
- Analyze and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Educate patients on medications, medical conditions, and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Manage patient assignment of up to 7 patients per shift, chart and report changes in patients’ condition
- Perform a full assessment on every patient
- Administer prescribed medication and IV fusions
- Monitor and chart intake and output
- Provide basic nursing care including but not limited to wound care, IV insertions, catheter insertion, blood transfusions, etc
- Prepare patients for surgery and ensure all documentation is recorded.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - APRN
University of Pennsylvania
05.2022
Master of Science in Nursing - AGNP
University of Miami
08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Miami
08.2011
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
Florida International University
04.2010
Associates of Arts -
Miami Dade College
04.2007
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork orientation
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Licensed RN
- Acute care expertise
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Licensurecertifications
- Acute Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Florida Department of Health, APRN9332500, Active
- Registered Nurse, Florida Department of Health, RN9607279, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Current
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, Current
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Florida Kidney Physicians
08.2024 - Current
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Envison Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner (Nephrology)
Dr. Hassan Ali
09.2016 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse (Telemetry/ Step Down Unit)
Mercy Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Science in Nursing - APRN
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Nursing - AGNP
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Miami
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
Florida International University
Associates of Arts -
Miami Dade College