Carla De Souza

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute

02.2024 - 02.2025

Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Provided medical services and care to patients with acute conditions.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.

Registered Nurse, Radiology

Tampa General Hospital

12.2018 - 01.2024

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assist provider with thyroid and lymph node biopsy.
Assist neurosurgeons with focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremors
Assist providers with over 10 inpatient and outpatient procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis and chest tube insertion
Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Organize and manage care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitor possible iodine allergies with patient, as well as catered to patients needs while in radiology.

Nurse Practitioner Student

Manatee Physician Alliance Women's Oncology

05.2023 - 08.2023

Conducted physical exams and health screenings on 27 well women exams.
Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
Evaluated 6-8 patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.

Nurse Practitioner Student

Citrus Park Medical Care

01.2023 - 04.2023

Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Evaluated over 100 patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Evaluated 10-12 patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.

Nurse Practitioner Student

Tampa Family Health Centers

09.2022 - 11.2022

Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments with assistance or preceptor.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Evaluated 10-15 patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
Used Epic to document over 10 patient visits daily.

Office Nurse

TGMG Fishhawk

01.2017 - 01.2018

Worked with 6 providers in family primary care practice
Ordered supplies for medical office, conducted phone triage as well as proctored nurse visits
Managed over 5 medical assistant personnel
Contacted patients with laboratory and diagnostic results
Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Cardiac Observation Unit

Tampa General Hospital

01.2016 - 01.2017

Discharged and admitted observation patients with due regard.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Registered Nurse

Cardiac Telemetry Floor, Tampa General Hospital

01.2008 - 01.2016

Coordinated patient care with associated disciplines
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse, Radiology

Nurse Practitioner Student

Nurse Practitioner Student

Nurse Practitioner Student

Office Nurse

Registered Nurse, Medical/Cardiac Observation Unit

Registered Nurse

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Skills

Timeline

Certification

Languages

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