Gretert Montano Lavina MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Homestead,FL
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in primary and urgent care, focusing on chronic disease management across diverse populations. Skilled in evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions in fast-paced outpatient settings. Experienced in managing hypertension, diabetes, and endocrine disorders, while coordinating multidisciplinary care plans and executing office procedures. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing patient communication and care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Premium Health Care
Miami, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary and urgent care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in high-volume outpatient settings.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed care for over 30 patients daily, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Managed chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.
- Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses including upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging, facilitating informed treatment decisions.
- Prescribed medications and created individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines.
- Delivered preventive care services, including wellness visits, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling, promoting overall patient health.
- Performed office-based procedures such as joint injections and wart removal.
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed critically ill patients on ventilation, collaborating with anesthesia providers and surgeons to optimize care outcomes.
- Monitored airway, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status to ensure stable recovery during postoperative period.
- Performed advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines and central venous access management.
- Delivered specialized postoperative nursing care for patients recovering from surgical interventions.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes, medication management, and discharge instructions.
- Led unit operations as charge nurse, ensuring quality patient care and efficient workflow.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Delivered emergency nursing care for patients with acute, chronic, traumatic, and life-threatening conditions, ensuring immediate and effective interventions
- Executed protocols for managing critical presentations in emergency situations, maintaining high standards of care and patient safety
- Assisted in the management of stroke alerts, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, sepsis, and other critical presentations
- Performed rapid patient assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions
- Interpreted EKG and telemetry findings and communicated significant clinical changes to providers
- Maintained high standards of patient safety, clinical efficiency, and compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency setting
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes during critical crises, fostering a collaborative environment
- Provided compassionate care while navigating a fast-paced emergency environment.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Miami
Miami, FL03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2016
Skills
- Family medicine and primary care
- Chronic disease management
- Chronic condition management
- Endocrine disorder management
- Urgent and preventive care
- Acute illness evaluation
- Medication management
- Preventive health screening
- Women's health services
- Telehealth consultations
- Care coordination
- Procedure coordination
- Patient education
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified (FNP-C)
- Florida Registered Nurse License (Compact)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Premium Health Care
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU
Baptist Health South Florida
05.2021 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Baptist Health South Florida
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University