Liezl Ricarte
Summary
Current Doctor of Nursing Practice Student, Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and accelerated/second degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University looking for a nursing position to gain invaluable experience collaborating with clinicians and patients to provide the best patient care and work environment, with special interest in gaining experience in aesthetic medicine
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Oakland County Health Division
01.2022 - Current
- Educate the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials
- Reduce disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention
- Increase vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts
- Safely administer vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects
- Working under standing orders to provide patient care
- Administer immunizations/vaccinations
- Educate patients on importance of vaccination and adverse signs to watch for
- Assess and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Obtain specimens such as urine collection, pharyngeal/vaginal/rectal swabs and culture, and venous blood samples for diagnosis of STIs, and finger sticks for rapid HIV testing
- Educate patients on STI risks and transmission, and prevention
- Perform TB skin tests and reads
Registered Nurse
Ascension
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Work in COVID-19 vaccination center as an injector, observed patients for adverse reactions, provided patient education
- Provide patient care in various primary care settings (family medicine, internal medicine)
- Obtain vitals, complete data entry into the EHR, room patient, performed point of care testing including electrocardiograms, glucose A1C, INR level, draw venous blood samples and collect specimens for laboratory testing, provide immunizations and injectable medications
Cardiac Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Provide patient care to cardiac intervention patients
- Implement care in accordance with the multi-disciplinary plan of care collaborating with and delegating appropriately to other care team members as needed
- Member of the care team and is accountable for practicing both the art and science of nursing, delivering care as prescribed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Student Nurse
Oakland County Health Division
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Conduct assessments for clients seeking care and obtaining medical history
- Gather data for epidemiological investigations of communicable diseases
- Provide sexually transmitted disease diagnosis and treatment under the direction of the Medical Standing Orders
- Setup rooms to ensure effective patient flow
- Provide treatment of infection/disease
- Specimen collection for subsequent STI testing
- Perform venipuncture for blood collection samples
- Educate and counsel patients on disease processes and treatment, and the importance of prevention as well as family planning
- Conduct of COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing
Optometric Assistant
Henry Ford OptimEyes
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests, conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision
- Take and document patients' medical histories
- Operate ophthalmic equipment such as autorefractors, phoropters, and tonographs
- Report any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to clinicians
- Enhance patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education and teaching on contact lens handling, wearing, care, importance of prescription glasses, procedures, medications, and other physician instructions
- Scheduled appointments and complete/maintain patient files
- Answered patient questions and concerns
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
INscribe Documentation Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Document complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts
- Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Accompany physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments
- Correct grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records
- Work with clinicians such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to maximize patient care time and flow; maintained prompt and organized responses in a high-stress work environment
- Complete charting (EMR/EHR) using First Net software and use of Dragon dictation microphone software; managed sensitive and confidential materials such as patient health records; documented patient medical history, test results, and vital statistics
- Effectively communicated with physicians when patient labs and diagnostic results are completed and insert into charts, communicate any critical values
- Training and development of new medical scribes clinically, on the floor and perform routine chart audits on peers to ensure quality charting, eliminate errors, and provide feedback
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Biology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2016
Skills
- Public Health
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Disease Prevention
- Wellness
- Client Services
- Primary Prevention
- Patient Assessment
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Oakland County Health Division
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension
05.2021 - 04.2022
Cardiac Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
Student Nurse
Oakland County Health Division
09.2020 - 12.2020
Optometric Assistant
Henry Ford OptimEyes
09.2016 - 04.2017
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
INscribe Documentation Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Biology
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wayne State University
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