Driven Advance Practice Registered Nurse with many years of experience caring for patients within an acute care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Envision Physicians Services
Miami, FL
01.2020 - Current
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
Facilitated referrals to specialists as needed based on assessment findings or physician requests.
Analyzed lab results and interpreted diagnostic tests to determine an appropriate course of action.
Served as a preceptor for students who were completing clinical rotations at assigned facility.
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Independant
Miami, FL
12.2019 - 03.2022
Evaluated patients from multiple states with a variety of conditions via a telemedicine platform during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provided guidance and developed a plan with patients to receive appropriate care in their location.
Prescribed certain medications electronically based on patient's reported symptoms and evaluation.
Prescribed medication refills for patients unable to see their regular provider.
Screened patients for potential life-threatening emergencies based on their symptoms and appearance.
Offered follow up virtual visits for select patients to ensure improvement of minor acute conditions.
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Independant
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 02.2022
Rounded on acutely ill patients in the hospital setting as the internal medicine provider.
Developed and implemented patient care plans for a variety of medical conditions.
Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Documented all pertinent information into electronic medical records systems according to established policies.
Acted as a liaison between physicians and other healthcare personnel when communicating changes in patient status or needs.
Analyzed lab results and interpreted diagnostic tests to determine an appropriate course of action.
Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or end-of-life decisions.
Advised families regarding treatments options available for their loved ones.
Evaluated outcomes by collecting data from patient charts and referring providers.
Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
Miami, FL
10.2016 - 03.2020
Conducted physical assessments, monitored vital signs, and provided medical treatments to critically ill patients.
Provided compassionate care to families of critically ill patients.
Administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood products, and other therapeutic interventions as prescribed by physicians.
Assisted with airway management procedures including tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation management.
Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressures using advanced monitoring equipment.
Acted as a primary resource for critical care nursing staff members in providing education related to specific conditions or treatments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
Miami, FL
03.2010 - 10.2016
Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, FL
04.2006 - 02.2010
Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Miami
Miami, FL
08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
05-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07-2009
Skills
Documentation and Charting
Care Planning
Medical assessment
Chart updating
Patient Management
Culturally-sensitive care
Health care consultation
Wound Care
Emergency Response
Critical Care
Data Collection
Professional Bedside Manner
Direct Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Cerner use
Emergency Care
Fluent in Spanish
Patient reaction monitoring
Timeline
Emergency Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Envision Physicians Services
01.2020 - Current
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Independant
01.2020 - 02.2022
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Independant
12.2019 - 03.2022
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
10.2016 - 03.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
03.2010 - 10.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Hospital of Miami
04.2006 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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