Javier Perez
1010 Sitka Dr, Laredo,TX
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a comprehensive background in primary care, long-term care, and emergency room critical care with over 10 years of experience. Proven ability to provide patient-centered care through comprehensive physical examinations, treatment planning, and chronic disease management. Demonstrated leadership as a Director of Nursing Services, overseeing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving quality standards in long-term care facilities. Adept at managing acute care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments as an Emergency Room and Critical Care Registered Nurse. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across diverse patient populations. Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with expertise in patient safety and acute care. Demonstrated ability in developing individualized care plans and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
Nurses On Wheels
Laredo, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Conduct in-person clinical assessments to determine and document ongoing hospice eligibility, support physician certification, ensure CMS compliance, and guide interdisciplinary care planning.
Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
Greater Valley Hospice
Laredo, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-person clinical assessments to determine and document ongoing hospice eligibility, support physician certification, ensure CMS compliance, and guide interdisciplinary care planning.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion.
- Managed symptom control and palliative care for terminally ill patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
Nurse Practitioner
Altus Hospice Care (PRN)
Laredo, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' needs and developed individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition, and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision-making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Performed evaluations for qualification of recertifications for hospice services.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care (PRN)
Laredo Premier Healthcare - ASAS Health
Laredo, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Executed thorough physical examinations for patients across all age groups
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for the effectiveness of treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
- Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses and injuries in diverse patient populations.
Director of Nursing Services
Touchstone Communities
Laredo, TX
04.2020 - 12.2025
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo - UHS
Laredo, TX
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy
- Professional leadership and support to the healthcare team
- Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Retama Manor South - Sava Senior Care
Laredo, TX
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Plan, coordinate and manage the nursing department
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents
- Ensure quality care that is consistent with company and regulatory standards.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Touchstone Communities
Laredo, TX
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinate timely and accurate patient assessments, interventions and evaluations with supporting documentation in the patient's record to assure that desired resident outcomes and standards of patient care are met.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Laredo Medical Center - CHS
Laredo, TX
09.2014 - 07.2017
- In-depth ongoing assessment and care of critically ill patients
- Collaborate with Doctors and emergency staff in assessment, planning and implementation of patient treatment
- Provided patient care in different roles/positions such as
- Charge Nurse, Triage Nurse and Trauma Nurse.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Laredo Community College
05.2014
Associated Degree - Science - Radiologic Technologist
Laredo Community College
05.2010
Skills
- Personnel management
- Patient safety
- Patient relations
- Census goals
- Staff supervision
- Facility oversight
- Performance metrics
- Quality assurance controls
- Acute care expertise
- Patient Examination
- Health and wellness expert
- Preventive Care
- Patient-centered care
- Health Promotion
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Texas Healthcare Association. Director of Nursing of the Year - September 2023
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. FNP-C
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
Nurses On Wheels
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
Greater Valley Hospice
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Altus Hospice Care (PRN)
09.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care (PRN)
Laredo Premier Healthcare - ASAS Health
08.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing Services
Touchstone Communities
04.2020 - 12.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo - UHS
07.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Retama Manor South - Sava Senior Care
03.2018 - 07.2019
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Touchstone Communities
09.2017 - 03.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Laredo Medical Center - CHS
09.2014 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Laredo Community College
Associated Degree - Science - Radiologic Technologist
Laredo Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University