Jessica Lorenzana
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. As a nurse practitioner with extensive experience in critical care in sleep medicine, women's health, cardiology, neurological, and internal medicine. Excited to grow into the role of an FNP and make the transition from critical care to preventative medicine. Dedicated to giving the best patient care possible. Flexible and quick learner who adapts quickly to changes while enjoying challenges. Self-motivated, compassionate, and reliable with the desire to provide optimal medical care as a nurse practitioner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
The Sleep Center of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians in developing new techniques related to the field of sleep medicine.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology related to Sleep Medicine.
- Collaborated with physicians on clinical decisions related to Sleep Medicine practices.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.
- Provided emotional support and empathy towards patients dealing with chronic fatigue or depression due to lack of adequate restful sleep.
- Instructed family members on how best they can support a loved one suffering from a severe sleeping disorder.
- Assessed patient's sleep hygiene, medical history and lifestyle habits to identify potential causes of sleep disorders.
- Performed diagnostic testing for the evaluation of sleep-related breathing disorders, periodic limb movements, cardiac arrhythmias and parasomnias.
- Provided instruction on the use of CPAP machines and other respiratory support devices to patients.
- Educated patients on healthy sleeping habits and lifestyle modifications that could improve their quality of life.
- Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing patient information, test results and recommendations for further treatment plan changes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Nurse Practitioner
Red Rock Medical Center/ Cano Health
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Evaluated and diagnosed gynecological disorders in patients of all ages.
- Counseled patients on family planning options such as contraception, sterilization, and fertility treatments.
- Prescribed medications for the treatment of gynecological conditions.
- Educated patients on preventive health maintenance measures such as diet, exercise, immunizations, stress reduction techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Conducted routine prenatal exams to monitor fetal development and maternal health status.
- Advised expectant mothers on nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum period.
- Provided guidance to parents regarding newborn care after delivery.
- Referred patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment when needed.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient visit.
- Explained procedures and test results of prescribed treatments to patients.
- Treated diseases of female reproduction system.
- Collaborated with nurses and other medical professionals to deliver top-of-the-line care to every patient.
- Administered therapy, medication and specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, or injury
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment and interventions.
- Analyzed test results and examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2017 - Current
- Staff RN for Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Provides high quality care for a wide variety of critical care patients within critical care RN scope of practice
- Participates in code situations BLS/ACLS certified
- Manages ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, all other invasive lines, and continuous ECG monitoring
- Manages all pharmacological drips including vasoactive/sedative drugs
- Assess patient conditions and administer medications
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injury or debilitating conditions
- Manage life support equipment
- Closely monitor vital signs and perform thorough assessment of patient’s conditions
- Working closely with families maintaining communication and support
- Recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients on cardiac monitors, interpreting, and reporting for proper medical management.
Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Provides high quality nursing care for up to 7 acutely ill patients with a wide variety of diagnoses including chest pain, stroke, and neuro patients
- Prioritizes and multitasks to meet multiple patient needs using effective time management
- Performs complete and frequent nursing assessments along with recognizing a change in patient status, adjusting care, and initiating care plans and interventions, including transferring patients to a higher level of care
- Performs frequent patient and family teaching before and after surgeries about operative procedures, wound care, drains, treatment plans, medical devices, diet, medications, and activity
- Manages various medications
- Administers medications including narcotics, total parenteral nutrition, blood, and blood product
- Works with diverse medical tools such as feeding pumps, IV pumps, patient control anesthesia, cardiac monitors, chest tubes, airway suctioning, diverse wound care supplies, straight and foley catheters
- Follow all hospital protocols, regulation, and infection control procedures, Perform assessments, provide necessary care, provide prescribed treatments, medications, chart patient conditions and physicians instructions
- Delegates and supervises CNAs
- Communicate with MDs based on patient assessments and unexpected lab values.
Scribe
Helios Dermatology
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Collaborate with physician in the documentation of patient’s medical chart during their visit
- Arrange appointments
- Perform basic bookkeeping, filing, and clerical duties
- Assist MD with patient procedures.
Education
BSN-MSN FNP program -
South University
05.2021
ADN -
College of Southern Nevada
05.2014
Advanced Diploma -
Durango High School
05.2008
Skills
- Women’s Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Patient Education
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Bilingual in English and Tagalog
Certification
- FNP-BC, American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC), Nevada
- APRN, Nevada
- RN, Nevada
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS, Basic Life Support
- CRRT, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- NIHSS
Clinical rotations
- Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, 01/17, Present
- Advanced Health and Physical Assessment, Dr. Adeshir Rohani, Las Vegas, NV, 60
- Family Health Adults and Gerontology, John Phoenix APRN, Las Vegas, NV, 180
- Women’s Health, Ammar Wehbeh, MD, Las Vegas, NV, 180
- Pediatrics, Suraj Pratap, MD, Las Vegas, NV, 180
- Family Health Primary Care, Dr. Adeshir Rohani, Las Vegas, NV, 180
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- FNP-BC
Volunteer Experience
Safe Kids Organization
References
available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
The Sleep Center of Nevada
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Red Rock Medical Center/ Cano Health
08.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2016
Scribe
Helios Dermatology
03.2012 - 01.2013
BSN-MSN FNP program -
South University
ADN -
College of Southern Nevada
Advanced Diploma -
Durango High School
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