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Cheri Arbizu
450 Vista Court,CA
Summary
Highly qualified, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in primary care and emergency medicine and advanced clinical training in Endocrinology, Pulmonology and Dermatology. Competent leader with strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to improve health and mitigate disease. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through effective time management and prioritization and make meaningful contributions to the teams success, advancing organizational goals and objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Endocrinology / BASS Medical Group
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Manage complex endocrinologic cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progressions and proactive intervention strategies.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological therapies including complex insulin therapies and medical devices such as insulin pumps and CGMs in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Prevent secondary disease complications through careful examination, strong health history taking techniques, and concrete knowledge of the possible long-term consequences of chronic, uncontrolled endocrine disease.
- Compare and contrast diagnostic results with established medical records to provide a more specific diagnosis and facilitate more appropriate treatment modalities.
- Develop comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and prescribe treatment plans aimed at increasing patient participation, treatment compliancy and improved health outcomes for every patient.
Family Medicine / BASS Medical Group
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the care of 400+ patients, ages 16-100, as a Primary Care NP in collaboration with internists, specialists and other members of the healthcare team.
- Proficient at the diagnoses and treatment of acute, episodic, and chronic, complex medical conditions.
- Focus on health promotion, management of health and illness, and disease prevention.
- Expertly order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing which includes the analysis of laboratory findings and advanced imaging.
- Refer and collaborate effectively with specialists and within comprehensive healthcare teams.
- Direct clinical and professional leadership, management of medical office and support personnel, and ethical decision making.
Pulmonology RMG Division / BASS Medical Group
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
07.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Disordered Breathing such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, and Sleep-Related Hypoventilation/Hypoxemia through expert history taking techniques, physical examination, and interpretation of pulmonary function and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress, assured patient compliance and therapeutic effect of treatment, and adjusted CPAP and BiPAP treatments accordingly.
- Appropriately ordered and analyzed Pulmonary Function Testing, Bronchial Provocation Testing (Methacholine Challenge/Exercise Challenge), advanced chest imaging including CT scans, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine studies.
- Educated patients and their families on pulmonary disease and sleep disorders, reasoning behind initial testing and surveillance, discussed plan of care to improve breathing, sleep and quality of life, and advocated for their individual needs.
BASS Urgent Care / BASS Medical Group
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
11.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Strong clinical assessment, rapid decision-making and communication skills gave me with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
- Efficiently assessed incoming patients quickly, determining the appropriate level of care required based on patient symptoms and chief complaint.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining the check-in process, implementing efficient triage processes, and providing pre-written patient discharge instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure a seamless transition from urgent care to home or outpatient services.
Family Medicine PHWC Division / BASS Medical Group
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
04.2014 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Conducted routine health assessments including Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
- Managed complex, chronic medical conditions and acute, problem-focused, patient complaints.
- Optimized patient outcomes through collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams and appropriate referral practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines, improving the quality of patient care services I provided.
- Mentored Nurse Practitioners students from UCSF during clinical rotations, offering guidance on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Maintained a high level of clinical competence through ongoing professional development and continuing educational courses.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers, ensuring timely access to necessary care for patients.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures. Completed care gaps.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Promoted preventive health initiatives to decrease disease incidence and improve overall community wellness.
- Served as a patient advocate, addressing concerns or barriers to treatment adherence and promoting informed decision-making processes.
Minor Injury & Illness Clinic / Kaiser Permanente
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner III
02.2002 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with emergency room providers and specialists to improve services.
- Proficient orthopedic reductions of closed fractures and joint subluxations.
- Skillful joint and tissue aspiration.
- Adept suturing skills and wound closures.
- Proficient partial and complete nail avulsion for onychocryptosis and traumatic nail injuries.
- Foreign body removal from skin and cornea (slit lamp).
- Incision and Drainage of abscess and cysts.
- Proficient at shave, punch, and excisional biopsy of neoplastic tumors.
Education
University of Oregon Health SciencesAshland, Oregon
Associate of Science from Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University Overview
- Honoree of Highest Honors and named to the Dean's List for all academic years. Maintained 4.0 GPA through course of nursing study.
Samuel Merritt CollegeOakland, California
Master of Science from Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
01-2001
University Overview
- Honoree of Sigma Theta Tau.
- Awarded Recognition of Highest Honors Scholarship for Excellence of Achievement in Nursing Study.
- Dean's List 2000, 2001
- 4.0 GPA
Skills
- Patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute health conditions and long-term management of complex, chronic disease
- Management of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment alternatives including extensive patient education and coaching as patient moves forward toward positive behavioral change through life-style modification to prevent, manage and even cure chronic disease
- 10 years urgent care experience
- Multi-specialty advanced Nurse Practitioner training in Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Dermatology
- Family Practice with 400 empaneled patients
- Strong work ethic with high level of competency and absolute passion for the health and wellness of others
- Fitness Trainer and Program Development
Certification
- National Provider Identifier #1205922630.
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification #2004004103 - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- CA BRN License #538722 | NP Furnishing #13114.
- DEA #MN1313319.
- FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner.
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Endocrinology / BASS Medical Group
09.2024 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine / BASS Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonology RMG Division / BASS Medical Group
07.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
BASS Urgent Care / BASS Medical Group
11.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine PHWC Division / BASS Medical Group
04.2014 - 07.2023
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner III
Minor Injury & Illness Clinic / Kaiser Permanente
02.2002 - 05.2013
University of Oregon Health Sciences
Associate of Science from Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Samuel Merritt College
Master of Science from Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
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