Cossette Cabrera
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Knowledgeable Family nurse practitioner, who possesses detailed understanding of principles, methods and procedures. Develops custom treatment plans to assist diagnosis and treatment. Detail-oriented approach to assessing patient need to present problem resolution aims.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sub- Investigator Practitioner
Southwest General Healthcare Center
Fort Myers, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Ensure the safety of study participants, and maintain communication with patients and clinicians
- Provide clinical and medical support and oversight for research clinical trials based on scope of practice; obtain complete study participant history, conduct physical exams, review medical charts, assess findings, prescribe and refill medication, and perform designated procedures according to written protocols
- Collaborate with clinical staff, researchers, outside vendors, and other staff to administer treatment and study protocols
- Assess, grade, and document adverse events; apply triage and judgment to determine course of action
- Oversee and, as needed, administer medications and treatments per study protocol and scope of practice
- Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines; prepare and submit documentation as required by the study protocol and study sponsor; interpret complex protocols
- Coordinate and collaborate with Principal Investigator to review study protocol
- Follow patient's workup and maintenance labs and therapy
- Communicate with FDHS partner when indicated
- Assist with all prior authorization; labs, procedures and medicines.
House Call Practitioner
Optum
Fort Myers, FL
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible to perform complete interim, and episodic medical histories and physical examinations Performance of non-invasive ambulatory screening tests
- Confirmation of existing diagnosis
- Diagnosis of additional disorders as appropriate
- Assessment for gaps in current medical care, using current clinical guidelines
- Evaluation of urgent and emergent situations, with appropriate activation of the Emergency Medical system as needed
- Referrals including but not limited to pharmacy, social work, advanced illness and programs, care management, Adult Protective services and mental health
- Health maintenance/ health promotion and patient education.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to telehealth nursing practices.
- Analyzed clinical data from multiple sources to develop evidence-based strategies for improving patient care delivery models.
- Evaluated patient health concerns and provided appropriate interventions via video or telephone calls.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other diagnostic tests remotely.
- Instructed patients on the use of home monitoring devices for remote monitoring.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Adhered to ethical standards while providing quality healthcare services remotely.
Registered Nurse Specialist
Elder Affairs State of Florida
Fort Myers, FL
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Assess client medical needs, reviewing medical records and medication management under Medicaid regulations and policies
- Work in collaboration with non-profit organizations and healthcare providers assessing client needs for level of care
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Educate patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse- Bedside Nurse
Lee Health- GCMC
Fort Myers, FL
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Director of Nursing
Advance Care Home Health Agency
Cape Coral, FL
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Heartland Healthcare
Fort Myers, FL
09.2011 - 07.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Aesthetic Injector -
Cardona Institute
01.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner -
South University
03.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse -
Rasmussen College
12.2016
Practical Nurse -
Keiser University
01.2011
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Documentation review
- Physical examinations
- Leadership
- Medical terminology
- Acute care
- Healthcare Evaluation
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Preventive Care
- Health and Wellness Expert
- Skilled Manager
- Patient Examination
- Healthcare Management
- Prescribing Medications
- Medication Administration
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member
- Patient Referrals
- Diagnostic Testing
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Health Promotion
- Emergency Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Protocol Development
- Safety Monitoring
Certification
- CPR- BSL
- Family Nurse Practitioner Board certified (AANP)
- Aesthetic certification - Botox and Dermal Fillers
- DEA License
- Multistate/ Compact License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sub- Investigator Practitioner
Southwest General Healthcare Center
05.2023 - Current
House Call Practitioner
Optum
04.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Specialist
Elder Affairs State of Florida
06.2018 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Advance Care Home Health Agency
07.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse- Bedside Nurse
Lee Health- GCMC
02.2017 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Heartland Healthcare
09.2011 - 07.2016
Aesthetic Injector -
Cardona Institute
Family Nurse Practitioner -
South University
Associate of Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse -
Rasmussen College
Practical Nurse -
Keiser University
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