Katherine Quintana
Miami
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with several years of surgical oncology and acute care nursing experience. Skilled in patient assessment, chronic disease management, patient education, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent care across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II - Surgical Oncology Step-Down Unit
University of Miami Health System
01.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult patients recovering from complex oncologic surgeries, including colorectal, hepatobiliary, thoracic, urologic, gynecologic, and gastrointestinal procedures.
- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and other high-risk medications while adhering to institutional safety standards and evidence-based practice.
- Selected to serve as a preceptor for newly hired registered nurses and nursing students.
- Serve as an active member of the unit's Shared Governance Council, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and patient safety efforts.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
10-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
08-2021
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Care
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Management
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC)
- Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Florida Registered Nurse License
- Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse II - Surgical Oncology Step-Down Unit
University of Miami Health System
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Clinical Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
- Mas Medical Group
- Preceptor: Dr. Raul Almaguer
- Miami, FL
- Completed multiple family medicine clinical rotations in an outpatient primary care setting, providing care for patients across the lifespan.
- Performed comprehensive health assessments for patients across the lifespan.
- Evaluated and managed acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and upper respiratory infections.
Center for Pediatric Care
- Preceptor: Alicia C. Medina, APRN
- Performed well-child and sick-child examinations.
- Conducted developmental screenings and monitored growth milestones.
- Administered and reviewed childhood immunizations according to CDC guidelines.
OB/GYN Clinical Rotation
- Preceptor: Leonela Perez Osoria, APRN
- Performed prenatal, postpartum, and routine gynecologic assessments.
- Assisted with women's preventive health visits and contraceptive counseling.
- Participated in cervical cancer screening, STI evaluation, and women's health education.