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Grace Sierra

Miramar,Fl

Summary

Highly motivated and accomplished healthcare professional with 8 years of clinical nursing experience and nearly 3 years as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's sexual health and high-risk breast cancer. Skilled in examining, educating, and communicating with patients to assess healthcare needs. Capable of performing wellness exams, managing chronic disease, explaining diagnosis/prognosis, and providing referrals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology

University of Miami
07.2022 - Current
  • Perform and document complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories with special attention to gynecologic and sexual health in the content of prior or ongoing cancer treatment
  • Independently order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic testing
  • Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, including hormonal and non-hormonal medications and referrals to subspecialties
  • Assess high-risk breast cancer patients by providing surveillance with diagnostic imaging, clinical breast exams, and thorough health assessments
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.

Legal Nurse Consultant

Prime Group Consulting
01.2017 - Current
  • Assisted attorneys with preparing trial strategies by reviewing and summarizing evidence
  • Prepare written summaries and chronologies to support case analysis
  • Assisted as a medical expert in legal cases, helping attorneys and other legal professionals interpret records, charts, understanding medical terminology and consult with them on healthcare-related topics
  • Assess injuries and help identify causation issues and contributing factors
  • Utilize personal knowledge, experience, reference library, internet and other resources to complete medical research
  • Managed extensive schedules, conducted conference calls, facilitated meetings and operated computer systems.

Family Nurse Practitioner Experience

Dr. Luis Martinez Medical Office
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance, providing informational handouts or referrals to learning resources
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Interviewed patients to construct comprehensive medical histories
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients' unique needs.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Surgical Services Registered Nurse

University of Miami
07.2013 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Increased efficiency in the operating room by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Streamlined the surgical process by coordinating with ancillary departments such as pharmacy, radiology, laboratory services, and medical records.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing expert preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care.
  • Compliant with all hospital protocols, regulations, infection control procedures and AORN recommended practices.
  • Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments; Rotating charge nurse.

Registered Nurse

University of Miami-Otolaryngology/Audiology Clinic
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Reviewed and documented patient history and prepared patients for procedures Expertise in procedures such as Botox Injections, Fiberoptic Laser Procedures, Radisse Injections, Sinus Debridement, Intratympanic Injections with mannitol and dexamethasone, Biopsies, Cerumen Removal and Myringotomy with and without ear tube placement Maintained health and safety compliance and infection control within facility Member of CRB-ENT UM Magnet Accreditation team

Education

Master of Science-Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing

Chamberlain University
08.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
05.2012

Skills

  • Expert in establishing rapport and patient trust
  • Interpreting laboratory results and diagnostic tests
  • Women's health
  • Telemedicine Appointments
  • Patient communication and education
  • Epic Systems and efficient documentation
  • Exceptional leadership skills

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), May 2017
  • Dermal and Neurotoxin Certification, 2021
  • AORN Member 2013
  • CITI Program - Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects, 2022

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology

University of Miami
07.2022 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner Experience

Dr. Luis Martinez Medical Office
10.2020 - 07.2022

Legal Nurse Consultant

Prime Group Consulting
01.2017 - Current

Surgical Services Registered Nurse

University of Miami
07.2013 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

University of Miami-Otolaryngology/Audiology Clinic
01.2013 - 06.2013

Master of Science-Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Nova Southeastern University

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