Damarys Javier
Medway,MA
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with significant experience in pediatric care, adept at diagnosing and managing wide range of health conditions in children. Skilled in patient education, implementing care plans, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability and fostering collaborative environment to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Strong clinical skills, compassionate approach, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, MA
03.2017 - Current
- Provide primary care and continued follow-up with global and domestic patients ranging in age from infancy to adolescence.
- Provide appropriate medical care, assessment and case management ensuring appropriate follow-up and coordination of care
- Communicate and collaborate treatment with appropriate specialists
- Determine and order appropriate diagnostic tests
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and clinical practice standards within the pediatric setting.
- Utilized electronic health records systems proficiently for accurate documentation and efficient coordination of care.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary case conferences to discuss complex patients and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Performed well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Longwood Pediatrics LLP
Boston, MA
01.1999 - 03.2017
- Provides primary care and continued follow-up with pediatric patients ranging in age from infancy to adolescence.
- Provide appropriate medical care, assessment and case management
- Determine and order appropriate diagnostic tests
- Serve as designated international health provider for the office
- Developed new international travel consultation protocol now in use by the entire practice
Pediatric Registered Nurse
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Boston, MA
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Took health histories
- Administered immunizations
- Supported patients in urgent care and acute care
- Took triage calls and assessed appropriate treatment and follow-up
Research Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Performed pulmonary function tests on patients to show multiple effects on range of patients from infants to toddlers
- Assisted on ad hoc projects
Education
Masters in Nursing -
Massachusetts Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-1991
Skills
- ANCC-certified pediatric nurse practitioner
- Nurse practitioner certification
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Certified in CPR
- Active member of American Nurses Association
- Strong command of Spanish language
- Telehealth services
- Newborn care
- Cultural heritage knowledge
Accomplishments
- Lead APRN in Primary Care in 3 sites with a team of 22 staff members.
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
National Black Nurses Association
Certification
ANCC certified
Expertise
- Over 20 years of expanded knowledge and skill-set in assessment and caring for infants through young adults while continually seeking out continuing education, mentoring and advice in order to expand clinical and patient management skills
- Effective at balancing the needs of patients and the priorities of the practice
- Flexible and approachable teammate with a strong reputation for being a resource for fellow staff members
- Proven ability to empathize with colleagues, patients and parents regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual-orientation or socio-economic level while creating cooperative relationships that promote high quality and effective care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Boston Children’s Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Longwood Pediatrics LLP
01.1999 - 03.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
01.1994 - 01.1999
Research Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Boston College
Masters in Nursing -
Massachusetts Institute of Health Professions