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JOEL SILVA

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospitalist Nurse

Dignity Health Medical Group
12.2022 - Current
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Voted "Humankindness Awardee" for providing compassionate care
  • Managed over 15 patients daily

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Sound Physicians
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

Nurse Supervisor

John C Lincoln Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
  • Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

NP Hepatology, Banner University Medical Center Tucson
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including Liver Cirrhosis and other Liver conditions.

Registred Nurse Cardiology Progressive Care, Banner Health
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Student Nurse Practitioner

Banner Health
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Completed 682 hours of clinical work in Internal Medicine.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Handled patients in intensive care units on hemodialysis, including patients with kidney failure and diabetic complications.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered test
  • Computerized charting specialist.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Banner Health
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Managed critically ill patients on cardiac drips, vasopressors, intubated/tracheostomy patients.
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
  • Managed team of 13 professionals.

Registered Nurse Kidney and Liver Transplant, Mayo Clinic
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Registred Nurse Intermediate Care Unit

Banner Health
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Managed critically ill patients on cardiac drips, insulin drips, vasopressors, intubated/tracheostomy patients.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Charge Nurse

Sierra Winds Life Care
05.2013 - 12.2014
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

De Los Santos STI College
Manila, Philippines
04.2007

Bachelor of Science - NUtrition and Dietetics

Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines
03.2003

Certification

Arizona Nursing License expires 4/1/2025, APRN-RNP exprires 4/10/2025 ACNPC-AG (Adult Gerontology) Expires 6/30/2025 Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Expires 2/28/2024 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Expires 6/2021 Advance Cardiac Life Support Expires 6/2021 Skill Highlights

References

References References are made available on request.

Timeline

Hospitalist Nurse

Dignity Health Medical Group
12.2022 - Current

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Sound Physicians
12.2021 - 12.2022

Nurse Supervisor

John C Lincoln Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

NP Hepatology, Banner University Medical Center Tucson
01.2021 - 04.2021

Registred Nurse Cardiology Progressive Care, Banner Health
09.2019 - 01.2021

Student Nurse Practitioner

Banner Health
03.2019 - 01.2020

Clinical Nurse Manager

Banner Health
07.2016 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse Kidney and Liver Transplant, Mayo Clinic
02.2016 - 02.2017

Registred Nurse Intermediate Care Unit

Banner Health
07.2013 - 09.2016

Charge Nurse

Sierra Winds Life Care
05.2013 - 12.2014

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

De Los Santos STI College

Bachelor of Science - NUtrition and Dietetics

Centro Escolar University

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