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EMILY CONTRERAS
ROWLETT,USA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with experience in providing comprehensive medical care to patient populations across a lifespan. One year experience in Urgent Care and six months experience in pediatric primary care as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming an APRN, worked as a Registered Nurse for twelve years. Enjoyed entire pediatric nursing career at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, working in multiple areas including the Emergency Department, med/surg, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, trauma ICU and medical ICU. Prior to nursing worked as a Paramedic in a busy 911 district for two years, gaining experience in emergency medicine that helped develop efficient clinical skills in high stress environments. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
AFC Urgent Care
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
10.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Prevented hospitalizations by providing timely intervention for chronic disease exacerbations in the urgent care setting.
- Streamlined clinic operations with effective communication between providers, support staff, and administration.
- Time for average patient visit was less than 30 minutes
Pediatric Offices at Willowbend
Family Nurse Practitioner
02.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Perform comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients ages newborn to 21 years old for sick visits, sports physicals and preventative wellness checks
- Utilized proper assessment tools to formulate diagnosis and individualized plans of care
- Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases
- Prescribed pharmacologic agents in accordance with state regulations and protocols
- Ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests to facilitate and confirm diagnosis
- Conducted frequent follow-up evaluations to determine efficacy of treatments
- Documented and submitted acquired patient data into EMR, transmitting information for billing purposes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients
- Educated patients regarding health promotion, disease prevention, lifestyle modification, therapeutic regimens and self-care management strategies
- Employed effective communication techniques to build rapport with patients, families and colleagues
Children's Medical Center
Registered Nurse
01.2011 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Blood draws, start IVs, administer IV medications and fluids
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Worked in Nursing Variable Staffing to fulfill nursing roles throughout the 496 bed hospital. Assignments ranged from specialty floors, ER and PICU.
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Critical Care Patient Technician
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients by initiating resuscitation protocols under direction of physician or RN
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients with a focus on maintaining the highest quality of life
- Assisted physicians with intubation, chest tube insertion, wound management, central line placement and other critical care interventions
- Performed phlebotomy, EKG's and other clinical procedures according to hospital protocol
- Supported medical staff in 50 bed busy ER
MedStar Mobile Healthcare
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
03.2007 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in a high-pressure environment, including administering medications, performing advanced airway management and providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues
- Demonstrated ability to assess patient condition and determine appropriate course of action, while remaining calm under pressure
- Exercised sound judgment when assessing patient needs and determining the best course of treatment
- Managed multiple simultaneous tasks in an efficient manner with minimal supervision
- Responded to 15-20 emergency calls in a 16 hour shift
Education
UNIVERSITY of TEXAS At ARLINGTONTexas
Master of Science from Nursing
12.2022
UNIVERSITY of TEXAS At ARLINGTONTexas
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2016
Excelsior CollegeNew York
Associate in Science (A.S.) from Nursing
12.2011
Skills
- Pediatric Care Expertise
- Emergency care expertise
- EKG Interpretation
- Sutures
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- First Read X-ray interpretation
- Electronic Medical Record expertise (EPIC, Experity and Aprima)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication techniques
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- DEA
- NRCME
Practicumexperiences
- MULTISPECIALTY CLINICS OF TEXAS AT GARLAND, Aleyamma Mathew FNP-C, 180, women's health
- HANDS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Jerria Bernestein FNP-C, 180, family health
- PICKETT FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, Remi Thomas FNP-C, 270, family practice
- VILLAGE PEDIATRICS, Kaitlyn Layman FNP-C, 90, pediatric primary care
Additionalinformation
807347, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 1114986, 1356037261
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
AFC Urgent Care
10.2023 - 10.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Offices at Willowbend
02.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center
01.2011 - 08.2023
Critical Care Patient Technician
Children's Medical Center Dallas
01.2010 - 01.2011
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
MedStar Mobile Healthcare
03.2007 - 12.2009
UNIVERSITY of TEXAS At ARLINGTON
Master of Science from Nursing
UNIVERSITY of TEXAS At ARLINGTON
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate in Science (A.S.) from Nursing
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