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Dalton Rodriguez

Franklin,Tennessee

Summary

Compassionate, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable nurse practitioner with 12+ years of experience in providing comprehensive and research-based care to adult inpatient and outpatient populations, with a primary focus in cardiology. Expert in autonomous patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with a focus on preventative health, acute and chronic disease management, and patient education. Skilled in developing and enhancing long-term patient relationships through personable, direct, and effective communication skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Centennial Heart
08.2015 - Current
  • Perform admission history and physical exams, cardiology consultations, daily rounds, and discharges for approximately 10 inpatients daily
  • Perform clinic visits for new patients and follow-ups
  • Order and interpret lab and diagnostic testing to determine a medical diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan
  • Prescribe medication in conjunction with up-to-date guidelines to treat both acute and chronic medical issues, namely heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmias
  • Follow up with patients via phone, e-portal, and in person to ensure treatment plan is optimized and provide additional education when needed.

Nurse Practitioner

Saint Thomas Heart
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Performed admission history and physical exams, cardiology consultations, daily rounds, and discharges for 10-15 inpatients daily
  • Ordered appropriate labs and diagnostic testing to arrive at a medical diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan
  • Prescribed medication in conjunction with up-to-date guidelines to treat both acute and chronic medical issues, most commonly heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular conditions, and arrhythmias.

Nurse Practitioner

St. Thomas Heart Cardiovascular Consultant
11.2011 - 03.2014
  • Performed admissions history and physical exams, inpatient consultations, daily rounds, discharges, and post-operative follow up clinic visits for cardiac surgery patients, including bypass, valve repair/replacement, and LVAD implantation
  • Pre-and post-operative patient education
  • Discharge planning and coordination
  • Chest tube and pacing wire removal

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas West
11.2010 - 11.2011
  • Performed comprehensive nursing care for post-left ventricular assist device, heart transplant, electrophysiology, coronary artery bypass, heart failure, and acute coronary syndrome patients on a 24- bed inpatient cardiac telemetry
  • Performed nursing-directed procedures including insertion of intravenous catheters and nasogastric tubes as well as bedside assistance during medical procedures including direct current cardioversion
  • Patient and family education and discharge coordination

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville, TN
08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
12.2008

Skills

  • Sound Judgment
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Cardiovascular Care
  • Assisting Physicians
  • ECG Rhythm Interpretation
  • EMR Systems

Certification

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Centennial Heart
08.2015 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Saint Thomas Heart
03.2014 - 08.2015

Nurse Practitioner

St. Thomas Heart Cardiovascular Consultant
11.2011 - 03.2014

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas West
11.2010 - 11.2011

Master of Science - Nursing

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vanderbilt University

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