Gabriela Badea
Bryceville,US
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of nursing experience across neonatal critical care, obstetrics, and newborn care. Over the past two years, developed specialized expertise in fertility care, hormone replacement therapy for female and male patients, PCOS and endometriosis management, and surgical support, ensuring high-quality patient-centered, evidence-based care with compassion and professionalism. Recognized as an excellent educator and collaborator who fosters a climate of learning, safety, and excellence across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
Jacksonville
02.2024 - Current
- Interpret reproductive hormone panels, cycle-specific labs, and ultrasound findings to guide clinical decisions.
- Manage care for patients with PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, and hormonal imbalance, including lifestyle counseling and medication coordination.
- Manage HRT protocols for male and female patients, including symptom assessment and dose adjustments.
- Collaborate with reproductive endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide comprehensive support for patients undergoing fertility evaluation, ovulation induction, and cycle monitoring.
- Educate patients on fertility medications, injection techniques, cycle expectations, and treatment timelines.
- Provide emotional support and clear communication during sensitive and high-stress phases of treatment.
- Supported physicians in performing surgical procedures for endometriosis and fibroid conditions.
Registered Nurse - NICU
UF Health
Jacksonville, FL
09.2009 - Current
- Provide life-sustaining care for preterm and critically ill term infants, including ventilator management, chest tubes, UAC/UVC lines, PICC lines, and cooling equipment.
- Initiate and maintain therapeutic hypothermia and EEG monitoring for IVH.
- Assist physicians with line placement, chest tube insertion, PICC placement, circumcision, and intubation.
- Maintained NICU equipment and ensured adherence to safe, evidence-based care practices, contributing to optimal patient safety and care quality.
- Delivered education on newborn care, disease processes, and breastfeeding/bottle-feeding, empowering families to support infant health.
- Oversaw nursing staff as preceptor and charge nurse.
Registered Nurse - Gynecology/Maternal/Child/Nursery Unit
UF Health
Jacksonville, FL
05.2003 - 09.2009
- Conducted comprehensive newborn and postpartum assessments for vaginal and cesarean deliveries, ensuring optimal recovery and health monitoring.
- Initiated IV fluids/medications and managed cesarean wound and circumcision care to promote patient comfort and healing.
- Perform fetal non-stress tests (NSTs).
- Provide care for pre- and post-tubal ligation patients.
- Document patient information in EPIC.
- Coordinated patient care and supervised staff while serving as preceptor for students and new staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Registered Nurse - Maternal/Child/Nursery Unit
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Performed comprehensive newborn and postpartum assessments for vaginal and cesarean deliveries, ensuring early identification of potential health issues.
- Provided tailored newborn and postpartum education, including breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support, to empower parents in infant care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Place peripheral IVs and administer IV medications.
- Document patient information in Cerner.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Chamberlain University-Illinois
IL10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Summa Cum Laude
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL12-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing - Summa Cum Laude
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05-2003
Skills
- Hormone therapy management
- Patient assessments
- Treatment planning
- History interpretation
- Health screenings
- Medication management
- Follow-up care
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- FNP-BC, 02/2021, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 05/2027, AAP
- S.T.A.B.L.E., 09/2027, AAP
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 05/2027, AHA
- ACLS, 05/2027
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - NICU
UF Health
09.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse - Maternal/Child/Nursery Unit
Baptist Medical Center
06.2007 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse - Gynecology/Maternal/Child/Nursery Unit
UF Health
05.2003 - 09.2009
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Chamberlain University-Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Summa Cum Laude
Florida State College
Associate of Science - Nursing - Summa Cum Laude
Florida State College