Jose A Garcia
Miami,USA
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in implementing quality improvement initiatives and managing complex patient care. Focused on ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated interdisciplinary care. Proven leadership in driving quality improvement efforts that elevate health standards and meet regulatory requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Universal Xray
Miami, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Acted as clinical expert, providing guidance and support in patient care settings.
- Developed and implemented performance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients involved in accidents.
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Care
Miami, FL
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances, administers medication and injections, sutures wounds and provides wound care.
- Coordinated patient care among patients, families, community health services, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support.
- Assisted with daily patient rounding and addressed outpatient concerns to ensure quality care.
- Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care.
- Developed and implemented performance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Acted as the clinical expert and provided guidance as a clinical resource.
Family Nurse Practitioner
La Esperanza Medical center
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances, administers medication and injections, sutures wounds and provides wound care.
- Performed daily rounding of patients and managed outpatient concerns.
- Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care.
- Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team.
- Developed and implemented performance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Serves as the clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Seasons Hospice Palliative Care
Miami, FL
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided palliative/end of life care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities.
- Coordinated comprehensive care addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families during end-of-life issues.
- Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary team of physicians, social worker, chaplain, nursing assistants, volunteer coordinator, and hospice nurses to ensure holistic patient care.
- Developed and implemented individualized plan of care via computerized documentation.
- Applied critical thinking, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex patient care scenarios.
Registered Nurse
South Florida Surgery Center
Miami, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided direct quality care to post-operative patients for both scheduled and emergent surgeries.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored post-surgical recoveries to ensure optimal healing.
- Implemented post-surgical treatment plans and communicated detailed reports to med/surg nurse for seamless patient transfer/admission.
- Reviewed and executed physician orders to maintain compliance and enhance patient care.
- Assisted in transesophageal echocardiogram procedures.
Surgical Assistant
Ricardo Presas, MD Cosmetic Surgery Group
Miami, FL
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with surgical team in operating theater to support procedures under surgeon's supervision.
- Coordinated selection and preparation of supplies, instruments, and equipment to facilitate efficient surgeries.
- Assisted in preparing the operating room and performed assigned support duties during surgical procedures.
- Performed duties to uphold patient care standards, ensuring safety and privacy throughout surgical processes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, APRN-FNP
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL01-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT01-2011
Specialization - General Surgical
Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de la Habana
Cuba01-1993
Doctor of Medicine -
Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de la Habana
Cuba01-1983
Skills
- Medical care
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Emergency medicine
- Wound Care
- Pain management
- Post-surgical care
- Post-clinical care
- Prevention
- Screening
- Clinical skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal relationships
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Hospital operations
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- APRN License, #11010321
- Florida Registered Nurse, #RN9348735
- Surgical Assistant
- BLS Basic Life Support
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders
- HIPPA Professional (CHP)
- Telemetry/ Progressive Care Unit Competency Test
- Occupational exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
- OSHA Training
- Domestic Violence
- Infectious Control HIV/AID
References
To be furnished upon request
Preceptorship
Wanda Elozegui Alfonso, MD, Miami, FL, Clinical for Role Development in Family Practice, Clinical for Advanced Practice in Primary Care - Pediatrics, Clinical for Advanced Practice in Primary Care - Women's Health, Clinical for Advanced Practice in Primary Care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Universal Xray
06.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Care
06.2021 - 06.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
La Esperanza Medical center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Seasons Hospice Palliative Care
01.2016 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
South Florida Surgery Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Surgical Assistant
Ricardo Presas, MD Cosmetic Surgery Group
01.2009 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing, APRN-FNP
Miami Regional University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Specialization - General Surgical
Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de la Habana
Doctor of Medicine -
Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de la Habana