Luis Nuñez
Mission,Texas
Summary
Accomplished bilingual Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with over 785 clinical hours and extensive emergency department experience as a Registered Nurse in 320- and 520-bed hospitals. Skilled in acute and chronic care, evidence-based planning, and patient education. Demonstrated leadership in U.S. Army medical logistics, supervising teams and managing large-scale supply chain operations to support complex healthcare needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in a 320-bed acute care hospital with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, achieving positive patient satisfaction feedback by performing triage, IV access, and medication administration.
- Monitored patient condition changes and managed fluid titrations, facilitating timely interventions and enhancing patient safety in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Participated in emergency responses, including adult and pediatric trauma codes, code blues, stroke alerts, and rapid response activations, strengthening team coordination during critical events.
- Escalated clinical concerns to physicians and supported patients with empathy, leading to improved patient outcomes and increased satisfaction scores.
- Emergency Department
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTRGV
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Completed 785+ clinical hours providing comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, enhancing patient outcomes through initial evaluations, wellness exams, acute visits, and chronic disease management.
- Delivered preventive care, women's health services, pediatric well-child visits, and sports physicals, enhancing holistic patient wellness in collaboration with board-certified family medicine providers.
- Reviewed diagnostics, developed treatment plans, prescribed medications, and counseled patients, enhancing care quality and patient comprehension.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR)
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered timely care in a 520-bed Level I trauma center with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring rapid response and patient stabilization in high-acuity situations.
- Established IV access, administered medications, and managed fluid titrations in high-acuity emergency settings, enhancing patient care and outcomes.
- Conducted initial patient evaluations and communicated updates to medical providers, ensuring effective care coordination and timely interventions.
- Participated in emergency responses, including trauma codes, code blues, stroke alerts, and rapid response activations, contributing to critical care delivery.
- Emergency Department
Division Senior Medical Logistician
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Directed division-level medical logistics operations, overseeing large-scale supply chain functions and ensuring equipment readiness for mission-critical deployments.
- Ensured compliance with military medical standards and supported operational planning for field medical units, directly enhancing mission effectiveness and readiness.
- Led teams in inventory control, procurement, and coordination of medical assets across multiple departments, enhancing resource availability and operational efficiency.
- Optimized distribution of medical resources, increasing operational readiness and minimizing supply chain disruptions for military operations.
Hospital Supply Chain Management Branch Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed hospital-based medical supply chain operations, overseeing acquisition, storage, and distribution of medical equipment and supplies to ensure timely resource availability for patient care.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced waste in delivery of critical resources, directly supporting seamless patient care operations.
- Collaborated with clinical leadership to maintain regulatory compliance and support seamless patient care operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and optimized supply chain workflows, achieving cost savings and improving operational effectiveness.
Brigade Medical Logistics Officer
U.S. Army
Camp Casey
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Oversaw procurement, inventory management, and distribution of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, maintaining compliance with military healthcare standards.
- Managed hospital supply chain operations, developed workflow improvements, and strengthened organizational readiness through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Supported medical logistics operations across multiple military units, ensuring continuity of medical supply chains and operational readiness for deployments.
- Coordinated logistics planning for field medical operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support mission objectives and ensure effective execution.
- Supervised personnel, developed leadership skills, and ensured compliance with safety and regulatory protocols, maintaining operational readiness.
Medical Operations Planner
U.S. Army
Fort Sam Houston, TX
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed and executed medical operational plans for training missions, deployments, and emergency response scenarios, ensuring operational preparedness and effectiveness.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver medical support, optimize resource allocation, and achieve mission success across diverse operational environments.
- Contributed to strategic planning and readiness assessments for combat operations, enhancing mission effectiveness and enabling rapid response capabilities.
Medical Team Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Richardson, AK
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Led medical support teams and supervised personnel, ensuring proper execution of medical protocols and consistently high standards of care.
- Coordinated team activities, training, and operational support for field and combat missions, improving team readiness and mission execution.
- Contributed to strategic planning and readiness assessments during combat operations, enabling effective mission execution and rapid response.
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Lewis, WA
06.1995 - 08.1999
- Led and supervised a high-performance infantry squad of 10 personnel in high-stress, dynamic environments, ensuring operational readiness and successful mission execution.
- Conducted training and supported tactical operations, improving team capability and adaptability in challenging conditions.
- Ensured team readiness and safety, facilitating adherence to mission objectives and successful task completion.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Triage prioritization
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Evidence based practice
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Electronic health records: Cerner, Meditech
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Medication management
Certification
- APRN Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) #1097554 August 2026
AANP Certification (NPI) #F06261826 July 2026
National Provider Identifier (NPI) #1548185333 July 2026
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) May 2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May 2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May 2025
Emergency Pediatric Nursing Course (ENPC) March 2025
Basic Life Support AHA May 2025
Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) March 2025
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B), Anchorage, AK June 2010
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
UTRGV
08.2023 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR)
10.2022 - 09.2024
Division Senior Medical Logistician
U.S. Army
07.2017 - 06.2019
Hospital Supply Chain Management Branch Supervisor
U.S. Army
07.2015 - 06.2017
Brigade Medical Logistics Officer
U.S. Army
06.2014 - 06.2015
Medical Operations Planner
U.S. Army
07.2011 - 06.2014
Medical Team Supervisor
U.S. Army
07.2008 - 05.2011
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
06.1995 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas Pan American