Lisa Ferrentin ARNP-FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
North Port,FL
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 29 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge Epic and and E-clinical Works. Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Family Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Luis Fernandez M.D Internal Mediine
01.2023 - Current
- Urgent, annual, acute and chronic condition management. Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans. In office urgent and planned care such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and I&D.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in open heart, medical and surgical critical care units.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Critical Care Clinical Coordinator
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Assessed patients for level of care determinations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in working with hospital staff, patients, families, law enforcement and referral agencies.
- Helped families understand treatment options.
- Coordinated inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for [Number]-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over [Number] employees across more than [Number] departments.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
09.2003 - 09.2018
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed 20 various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees and managed 28 employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12.2005
Skills
- Safety Measures
- Electronic Medical Record
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Casting and Splinting
- Punch Biopsies
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Preventive Care
- Physical Assessment
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Ambulation Services
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Training
- Health and Wellness Education
- Reproductive Health
- Treatment Plan Development
- Specialty Care
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Pelvic Exams
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Symptom Analysis
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Inpatient Care
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Medical Imaging
- Chronic Illness Management
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Prescribe Medication
- Clinical Care Standards
- Diagnosis and Evaluations
- Annual Examination Coordination
- Wound Debridement
- Diagnose Medical Issues
- Sick Visitation
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Patient Admission
- Critical Care
Certification
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner #11023543
- License - Critical Care Registered Nurse 2001-2023
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse.
- PALS Certified: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS Certified: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS Certified: Basic Life Support
- NIH Certified: National Institute of Health Stroke Certification
- LVAD Certified: Left Ventricular Assistive Device
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Luis Fernandez M.D Internal Mediine
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
10.2021 - 10.2022
Critical Care Clinical Coordinator
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
09.2003 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Florida SouthWestern State College
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner #11023543
- License - Critical Care Registered Nurse 2001-2023
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse.
- PALS Certified: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS Certified: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS Certified: Basic Life Support
- NIH Certified: National Institute of Health Stroke Certification
- LVAD Certified: Left Ventricular Assistive Device
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