Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Clinical Experience
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Katherine Castellanos Rodriguez

Miami,FL

Summary

Family Nurse Practitioner certified and Foreign Medical graduate seeking a Nurse Practitioner position. Professional with over 16 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Bilingual, knowledgeable, computer skilled, experienced at completing age-appropriate examinations, ordering correct labs, and prescribing medical interventions to manage acute and chronic medical issues. Proficient in educating patients and families about procedures, at-home care, and preventive measures.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Professor of Nursing

ACTIVA training center
Miami, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension. Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress. Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

School Registered Nurse

Team Select Home Care
Miami, FL
02.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel, and healthcare professionals on behalf of diabetic students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties. Evaluated blood glucose, ketones, and student's signs and symptoms to develop a plan of care, administered insulin, or provided reference to appropriate healthcare providers. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.

Family Support Specialist

MDCPS
Miami, FL
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success. Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles. Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with families and partners.

Dermatologist

MINSAP
Cienfuegos Cuba
09.2006 - 09.2014
  • Diagnosed dermatological diseases, advise on the severity of the condition, and treatment options. Issued prescriptions for pharmaceutical remedies including oral,topical medications, hormonal agents, and laser treatments. Performed physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses. Executed incisional biopsies in patients to achieve early diagnosis, propose treatment options, and refer to other specialists as appropriate. Counseled patients on the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

Family Physician

MINSAP
Cienfuegos Cuba
09.2000 - 09.2006
  • Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions to patients of all ages. Instructed patients on lifestyle modifications, preventive health measures, medication management, and other healthcare strategies. Conducted physical examinations including ordering lab tests, diagnostics, and imaging studies as needed. Prescribed medications for the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Miami Regional University
Miami, FL
08.2023

Registered Nurse-Bachelor in Sciences of Nursing -

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2021

Master in Infectious Diseases -

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos, Cuba
06.2011

Dermatologist -

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos, Cuba
09.2009

General Integral Medicine Specialist -

Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas Villa Clara
Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
07.2004

Doctor of Medicine -

Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas Villa Clara
Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
08.2000

High School Diploma -

IPVCE Ernesto Guevara
Santa Clara , Villa Clara, Cuba
07.1994

Skills

  • Patient Examination
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • Clinical Care Standards
  • Preventive Care
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Communication
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Treatment Planning
  • Medical Charting
  • Quality Improvement
  • Healthcare Management
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Geriatric Care
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Medication Administration
  • Family Education
  • Physical Examinations
  • Lab Result Evaluation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Quality Assurance
  • Computer skilled

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Family nurse practitioner-certified by AANP -Active and valid 11/2028
  • Advance Practice Registered Nurse -Active and valid until 04/2025
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Active and valid until 04/2025
  • BLS Certification-Active and valid until 01/2025
  • ACLS Certification-Active and valid until 01/2026

Accomplishments

  • Summa Cum Laude.

Timeline

Professor of Nursing

ACTIVA training center
08.2023 - Current

School Registered Nurse

Team Select Home Care
02.2022 - Current

Family Support Specialist

MDCPS
03.2017 - 03.2021

Dermatologist

MINSAP
09.2006 - 09.2014

Family Physician

MINSAP
09.2000 - 09.2006

Master of Science - Nursing

Miami Regional University

Registered Nurse-Bachelor in Sciences of Nursing -

Florida International University

Master in Infectious Diseases -

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas Cienfuegos

Dermatologist -

Universidad De Ciencias Medicas Cienfuegos

General Integral Medicine Specialist -

Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas Villa Clara

Doctor of Medicine -

Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas Villa Clara

High School Diploma -

IPVCE Ernesto Guevara
  • Family nurse practitioner-certified by AANP -Active and valid 11/2028
  • Advance Practice Registered Nurse -Active and valid until 04/2025
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Active and valid until 04/2025
  • BLS Certification-Active and valid until 01/2025
  • ACLS Certification-Active and valid until 01/2026

Clinical Experience

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 I have a broad clinical experience from my work as a foreign doctor for 14 years in the community and hospital settings,  and as a nurse in a school setting for more than 1 year. As a FNP student I acquire experience in a community clinic with patient management and electronic records. As a  nurse student, I had the opportunity to do more than 600 clinical hours  in  Baptist Hospitals,The Children Hospital in Miami, the Keralty Hospital, and the Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. All the years I have been practiced in  the medical field guaranteed my expertise, and  detailed oriented  work.

References

References available upon request.
Katherine Castellanos Rodriguez