Jhoana Quezada
El Paso,TX
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient and clinical setting patient care with a strong emphasis in HIV medicine/ID and Family care. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Viral Med
EL PASO, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Offered preventive services such as Anal examinations, gynecological examinations, PrEP, PEP, STI education and treatment.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens and medications
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services and follow-up care,
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
Nurse Practitioner
Infectious Disease
El Paso, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Reviewed lab test results.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Nurse
Surgical Center Of El Paso
EL PASO, TX
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
ER Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence
El Paso, Texas
06.2010 - 01.2019
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2010
Skills
- Physical Assessments
- Clinical Care Standards
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Preventive Care
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- HIV Specialist
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Infectious Disease
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Viral Med
10.2019 - Current
Nurse
Surgical Center Of El Paso
03.2019 - 10.2019
ER Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence
06.2010 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso