DORIS N GARCIA
Nurse Practitioner
Largo,FL
Summary
Reliable, self-motivated and focused on providing exceptional care to every patient. Managing acute conditions and chronic diseases through treatment interventions and preventive care.
Hard worker, Responsible and bilingual focused on empathy. Background as a foreign physician. Current certifications in BLS, ACLS and Obesity Medicine.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Institute
10.2022 - Current
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Register Nurse
LaRocca Injury Centers
10.2020 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Assistant
Metropolitan Clinic
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
General Physician
Leon XIII Clinica Universitaria
03.2007 - 10.2009
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
General Physician
San Juan De Dios Hospital
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
04.2022
- High Honors
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2019
- High Honors.
ESL Diploma - English Second Language
2017
M.D. - Medicine
06.2006
- High Honors
Skills
- Health and Wellness Education
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Physical Examinations
- Medication Prescribing
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Test Results Interpretation
- Diagnostic Screening
- Patient Follow-Up
- Patient-Centered Care
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Obesity Medicine Association
- American Sociaty for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Certification
- Active Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
- CPR/BLS Provider, American Heart Association.
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association.
- HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- OSHA, Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
- Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner - Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Institute
10.2022 - Current
Register Nurse - LaRocca Injury Centers
10.2020 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant - Metropolitan Clinic
02.2013 - 02.2015
General Physician - Leon XIII Clinica Universitaria
03.2007 - 10.2009
General Physician - San Juan De Dios Hospital
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Active Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
- CPR/BLS Provider, American Heart Association.
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association.
- HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- OSHA, Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
- Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine.
South University - Master of Science, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Universidad Sagrado Corazon. - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Interactive Technical College - ESL Diploma, English Second Language
Fundacion Universitaria San Martin - M.D., Medicine
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