Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Military and Volunteer Service
References
Timeline
Lily Machuca

Lily Machuca

Austin,TX

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated Family Nurse Practitioner student with over 700 hours of clinical training providing holistic, empathetic, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan. Dedicated, disciplined healthcare professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills cultivated by a background in psychology and 11 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FNP Student

Corridor Pediatrics
San Marcos, Texas
01.2022 - Current
  • Pursuing completion of 180 hours of focused clinical training in pediatrics by April 2022.
  • Evaluate and manage pediatric acute care visits including but not limited to otitis media, pharyngitis, URI, asthma exacerbations, UTI, rashes, soft tissue infections, and musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Apply active listening and interview techniques to efficiently gather patient history, perform focused ROS and physical exam, and order necessary diagnostic testing and/or treatments.
  • Perform well-child visits from newborn to 18 years including age-specific physical exams, developmental milestones, immunizations, preventive care, and anticipatory guidance regarding growth, development, nutrition and exercise.
  • Review and interpret diagnostic tests and/or imaging to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Discuss appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Coordinate referrals with specialty providers.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

South Oaks Family Medicine
Austin, Texas
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Completed over 450 hours of focused clinical training in primary care.
  • Developed assessment, diagnostic and management skills required to safely and effectively treat patients in primary care.
  • Evaluated and managed patients presenting with both acute and chronic illness including but not limited to UTI, gastritis, diverticulitis, pyelonephritis, URI, constipation, musculoskeletal injury, back pain, concussion, GERD, HTN, DMII, obesity, anxiety, depression, asthma and COPD.
  • Performed annual wellness exams.
  • Provided counseling on preventative care recommendations and health-promotion modalities.
  • Trained to perform in-office procedures including I&D abscess, cryotherapy, skin biopsies, excisional biopsy, suturing, toenail removal, intra-articular aspiration and corticosteroid injections of shoulder and knee.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Gynics Associates
Austin, TX
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Completed 90 hours of focused clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Provided well-woman exams including physical assessments, recommended age-appropriate screenings and health guidance.
  • Addressed patients with sensitivity when presenting with gynecologic concerns including menstrual cycle irregularities, bothersome vaginal symptoms, menopausal concerns, or STIs.
  • Gained clinical experience providing comprehensive prenatal care to patients throughout their pregnancies.

Registered Nurse

Central Texas Dermatology
Austin, Texas
10.2011 - 12.2019
  • Provided peri-operative nursing care to patients presenting for dermatologic and cosmetic surgery including pre-op education, IV placement, medication administration, post-op bandaging and instructions, as well as follow-up suture removal visits.
  • Assisted physicians during skin cancer excision, MOHs micrographic surgery, blepharoplasty, facelift, neck lift, rhinophyma correction, tumescent liposuction, scar revision, and full face CO2 laser treatment.
  • Administered local lidocaine injections to all surgical patients to provide adequate pain relief and comfort during procedures.
  • Trained by dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon to administer cryotherapy as delegated to skin lesions such as actinic keratoses and warts.
  • Managed training of all new surgical medical staff.

Registered Nurse

Robinson Creek Home Health And Hospice
Austin, Texas
06.2009 - 08.2010
  • Managed admission, evaluation and home health care needs of patients 65 and older including but not limited to skilled nursing for wound care, PICC line, post-surgical CABG assessments, COPD exacerbations, post-surgical joint replacement and PT/ST/OT evaluation.
  • Collaborated with patients' providers to address any concerns during visits or changes in patient status.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatments, preventative care and health maintenance.

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07.2008 - 03.2009
  • Managed up to 2 cardiac critical care or post-op open-heart patients including immediate assessment and stabilization, vasoactive drip titration, and recovery until discharged from unit.
  • Monitored patients' hemodynamic status, lab values, and overall presentation to swiftly and effectively respond to emergent needs and collaborate and communicate with necessary providers during any changes in status.
  • Communicated with patients and family members to address concerns and inform of anticipated progress or complications.
  • Served on hospital-wide Code Blue Team.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
05.2022
  • 3.975 GPA
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Associate of Science - Nursing

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, Baton Rouge, LA
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Louisiana State University And A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
12.2003

Associate of Arts - Spanish

Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
07.2002

Skills

  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Focused Clinical Assessments
  • Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Evidence-Based Care
  • Patient Education and Preventative Care
  • Patient Rapport
  • Attention to Detail
  • Lifelong Learner
  • Humility
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Adaptability
  • Conversational Spanish Speaker

Certification

BLS

ACLS recert 5/2022

Texas RN License #768672

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Texas Nurse Practitioners
  • Central Texas Nurse Practitioners

Military and Volunteer Service

  • Austin Public Health-Austin, TX. Volunteer Vaccinator, January 2021-March 2021
  • Volunteer Health Clinic-Austin, TX. Volunteer RN, May-July 2017
  • Team Redwood-Volunteer RN-Medical missions in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, November 2010 and Carrefour, Haiti, November 2014
  • Louisiana Army National Guard-Carville, Louisiana. 415th Military Intelligence Battalion, 1999-2004

References

  • Michael Russell, DO. michael.russell.do@gmail.com. 512-921-3239
  • Carolyn Dikes, PA-C. carolyn.dikes@uihs.org
  • William Ramsdell, MD. wmramsdell52@gmail.com. 512-632-7128
  • Theresa Maxey, RN. maxlifesaver.cpr@gmail.com. 512-299-0348
  • Sierra Vilmar, RN. svilmar2@my.loyno.edu. 865-804-6237

Timeline

FNP Student - Corridor Pediatrics
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Gynics Associates
10.2021 - 11.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - South Oaks Family Medicine
07.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Central Texas Dermatology
10.2011 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse - Robinson Creek Home Health And Hospice
06.2009 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse, CVICU - Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 03.2009
Loyola University New Orleans - Master of Science, Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University - Associate of Science, Nursing
Louisiana State University And A&M College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Defense Language Institute - Associate of Arts, Spanish

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