Maria Artiles
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Compassionate Adult Nurse Practitioner demonstrating superior patient examination and care talents. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients in-person, by phone or video chat and through email. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs. Bilingual Nurse Practitioner promoting preventive health solutions and wellness programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU Lead Nurse
SOUTHEAST ORTHOPEDICS
03.2023 - Current
- Recovery of patients in the post anesthesia unit including assessment, medication administration, and post-op instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Sedation Nurse (PRN)
DUVAL VASCULAR
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Administer conscious sedation under provider direction.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Operating Room Circulator (PRN)
TOUCHSTONE SURGERY CENTER
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Functioned as cross-departmental intermediary in support of operations and surgical procedures.
- OR circulator for orthopedics, neurosurgery, and plastic procedures.
- Preoperative assist for IV insertion and documentation.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Director of Procedural Services (Full-Time)
Florida Pain Physicians
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Assist in OR as needed
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Assisted in developing new techniques and procedural interventions
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Ability to demonstrate performance Improvement ideology
Pre-Op and PACU Nurse (Full-Time)
Florida Pain pHYSICIANS
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
OR Circulator (PRN)
Clay surgery center
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Functioned as cross-departmental intermediary in support of operations and surgical procedures.
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Documented care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity and clinical priorities.
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (PRN)
Clay surgery center
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
OR Circulator (PRN)
OBI PLASTIC SURGERY
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Documented care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity and clinical priorities.
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (PRN)
OBI PLASTIC SURGERY
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
Charge Nurse (Full-Time)
Riverside Surgery Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Serve as Charge Nurse providing aptitudes such as excellent communication skills and strong patient advocacy with the ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and technicians to provide excellent care and comfort to patients
- Provide patient assessments, treatments, patient education, and oversee all staff management duties, including training, mentorship, and advisement initiatives.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
OR Circulator (Full-Time)
Riverside Surgery Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Developed, implemented and coordinated individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
- Initiated assessments based on patient's problems or needs, physician's medical diagnosis and functional health framework.
- Advocated for evidence-based practice care standards and supported adoption of care delivery innovations.
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (Full-Time)
Riverside Surgery Center
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (Full-Time)
Outpatient Surgery at Orange Park Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
Acute Dialysis Nurse (Full-Time)
Davita Acute at Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Serve as Staff Nurse providing nursing care to patients suffering from kidney disease and in need of Hemodialysis.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Clinical And Residency Hours
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Clinical and Residency hours (1000 hours) in Family practice, Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Women's health, and Spine and Pain Management.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Charge Nurse (Full-Time)
Putnam Community Medical Center
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Serve as Charge Nurse providing aptitudes such as excellent communication skills and strong patient advocacy with the ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and technicians to provide excellent care and comfort to patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Staff Nurse, Med-Surg/ Surgical Unit (Full-Time)
Putnam Community Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Served as Staff Nurse caring for patients at various stages of recovery
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness
- Skilled in bedside holistic approach to care and rehabilitation.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2024
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Preventive Care
- Patient Examination
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Care Plan Development
- Health promotion
- Clinical decision-making
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Cultural competence
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Certifications And Proficiencies
- BLS
- Med/Surg
- Training and Inservices
- ACLS
- Surgical
- Patient/family education
- Meditech Documentation
- Dialysis
- Fluent in Spanish & Basic Portuguese
- Pre-Op and Post-Op
- OR Circulator
Education
UNF, 05/2024, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
St John's River State College, 05/2021, Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN)
Keiser University, 12/2011, Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida, Multi-State License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU Lead Nurse
SOUTHEAST ORTHOPEDICS
03.2023 - Current
Sedation Nurse (PRN)
DUVAL VASCULAR
10.2022 - 03.2023
Operating Room Circulator (PRN)
TOUCHSTONE SURGERY CENTER
03.2022 - 10.2022
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Clinical And Residency Hours
01.2022 - 05.2024
Director of Procedural Services (Full-Time)
Florida Pain Physicians
09.2019 - 03.2022
Pre-Op and PACU Nurse (Full-Time)
Florida Pain pHYSICIANS
09.2019 - 03.2022
OR Circulator (PRN)
Clay surgery center
05.2019 - 09.2019
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (PRN)
Clay surgery center
05.2019 - 09.2019
OR Circulator (PRN)
OBI PLASTIC SURGERY
05.2019 - 09.2019
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (PRN)
OBI PLASTIC SURGERY
05.2019 - 09.2019
Charge Nurse (Full-Time)
Riverside Surgery Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
OR Circulator (Full-Time)
Riverside Surgery Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (Full-Time)
Riverside Surgery Center
09.2015 - 08.2017
Pre-Op and Post-Op Nurse (Full-Time)
Outpatient Surgery at Orange Park Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
Acute Dialysis Nurse (Full-Time)
Davita Acute at Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 05.2015
Charge Nurse (Full-Time)
Putnam Community Medical Center
05.2013 - 11.2013
Staff Nurse, Med-Surg/ Surgical Unit (Full-Time)
Putnam Community Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of North Florida
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