LUISA M. ILLARRETA PENA
Miami
Summary
Attentive and highly trained professional with a strong sense of responsibility as well as vast medical experience. Proven leader with strong organizational and multitasking skills combined with an ability to guide and supervise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Spanish. Energetic and initiative specialist with superb analytical, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Patient-oriented approach to work with a commitment to top-quality medical performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Practitioner, MAS Medical
MAS Medical & Rehabilitation Center Inc.
Miami, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated diverse medical conditions to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and history reviews.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex cases.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare practices, promoting wellness and disease prevention strategies.
- Analyzed patient feedback to drive quality improvement initiatives within the practice environment.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
Registered Nurse
America-Loving Care
Miami, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Maintain accurate, complete health care records and reports.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor them for side effects and reactions.
- Prescribe assistive medical devices and related treatments.
- Record patient vital signs and medical information.
- Order medical diagnostic, clinical tests, and administer non-intravenous medications.
- Monitor, report, and record symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Assess, implement, plan, or evaluate patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
Registered Nurse
BrightStar Care
Hialeah, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Study patients' medical history, test results, and treatment plans.
- Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Monitor, interpret, and record data from specialized medical technologies and equipment.
- Administer medication and perform treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists.
- Maintain and update charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Collaborate with healthcare specialists and report changes and deteriorating conditions.
- Explain tests results and procedures to patients and their families.
- Advise patients on post-hospital care home care protocols, and disease prevention.
Medical Records Coordinator
Cano Health
Hialeah, FL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Gathered patient demographic and personal information.
- Issued medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations.
- Assisted with departmental audits and investigations.
- Distributed medical charts to the appropriate departments.
- Maintained quality and accurate records by following hospital procedures.
- Ensured patient charts, paperwork, and reports were completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensured that all medical records are protected and kept confidential.
- Completed clerical duties, including answering phones, responding to emails, and processing patient admission.
Medical Assistant
Olga Limone Inc.
Hialeah, FL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Obtained and recorded patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records.
- Coordinated the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out.
- Prepared treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisted practitioners with medical procedures.
- Delivered compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensured compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Prepared and administered medications for patients as directed by physicians.
General Practitioner
Caritas Havana
Havana, Cuba
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Inspected and updated patients' charts.
- Diagnosed common ailments such as colds, flu, and diabetes.
- Administered medication topically, orally, and via intravenous or intramuscular injections.
- Prescribed medications and lifestyle alterations.
- Collected fluid and tissue samples and sent these to laboratories for further testing.
- Referred patients to specialists for further testing and treatment, if needed.
- Anticipated and responded to patients' wellness-related questions and concerns.
Education
Postmaster of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL01-2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL01-2019
Residency - Family Medicine
Hospital Miguel Enriquez
Havana, Cuba01-1999
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
Hospital General Calixto Garcia
Havana, Cuba01-1994
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and several medical/healthcare technology programs and electronic medical records
- Adobe Acrobat
- High computer technical skills
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
- Treatment Planning
- Physical examination
- Preventative care
- Patient communication
- Prescription writing
- Diagnoses
- Prescription management
- Medical chart documentation
Certification
- Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- License # APRN11023885
- Florida Registered Nurse
- License #RN9559061
- Registered Behavioral Technician
- Certified Home Health Aide
- BLS/ACLS/HIPAA/Cobra and Patients’ Rights
- Human Papillomavirus: Genital Warts, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
- Infection Control, Barrier precautions and OSHA.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Geriatric Nursing
- Long Term Acute Care
- Nursing Administration
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Procedures
- Wound Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Intensive Care Nursing
- Intravenous Therapy
- Nursing Education
- Family & Patient Education
- Quality Management
- Women's Health
- Ventilator Patients
- Acute Illness Management
- Chronic Illness Management
- Preventative Care
- Preceptor
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Kendall South Medical Center, Miami, FL
- Integration
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Cano Health, Hialeah, FL
- Primary Care
Timeline
General Practitioner, MAS Medical
MAS Medical & Rehabilitation Center Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
America-Loving Care
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
BrightStar Care
01.2021 - Current
Medical Records Coordinator
Cano Health
01.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
Olga Limone Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
General Practitioner
Caritas Havana
01.2012 - 01.2014
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
Hospital General Calixto Garcia
Residency - Family Medicine
Hospital Miguel Enriquez
Master of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Postmaster of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University