Hosanna Farinas MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Miami,FL
Summary
Newly graduated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 8 years of bedside patient care experience. Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REGISTERED NURSE
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identi ed needs
- Document patients' medical histories and assessment ndings
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Monitor patients' uid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as uid and electrolyte imbalances
- Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identi ed needs and assessment data
- Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
- Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status
- Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests
- Identify patients' age-speci c needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed
- Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices
- Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of nursing practice protocols
- Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills
- Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use
- Provide post-mortem care.
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REGISTERED NURSE
Kendall Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2019
- Performing position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
- The ICU at Kendall Regional Medical
- Center consists of 4 units.I was assigned to all four units which were the trauma/burn unit, med surg unit, neuro unit, and cardiac unit
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identi ed needs
- Document patients' medical histories and assessment ndings
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Monitor patients' uid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as uid and electrolyte imbalances
- Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identi ed needs and assessment data
- Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
- Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests
- Identify patients' age-speci c needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs
- Coordinate patient care conferences
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Supervise and monitor unit nursing sta
- Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices
- Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed
- Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills
- Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of nursing practice protocols
- Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use
- Provide post-mortem care.
PATIENT FINANCIAL REP
Baptist Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Providing great customer service in a stressful environmentRegistering patients quickly and safely to receive the immediate care while adhering to privacy lawsCollecting co-payments and
- Ering payment options for services providedCollaborating with other members of the healthcare team to provide the most e ective and e cient care
- ED REGISTRAR
Hospital Corporation of America
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Responsibilities included registering patients arriving to
- Emergency Room and verifying personal and insurance data
- Reach appropriate insurance companies for eligibility and referrals required for inpatient and outpatient procedures
- Collecting deductibles and co-payments while patients are registered/admitted in an accurate and timely manner.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2023
B.S - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills, English and Spanish speaking
- Systems (T-System/Net
- Access/Meditech)
- Ability to quickly establish a positive working relationship with fellow nurses and ancillary staff
- Successful in adapting to a variety of clinical areas and changing situation
Certification
AACN PMHNP-BC
FL Board of Nursing
CCRN
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REGISTERED NURSE
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
02.2019 - Current
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REGISTERED NURSE
Kendall Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2019
PATIENT FINANCIAL REP
Baptist Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2015
Hospital Corporation of America
06.2007 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
B.S - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX