MARICA BARICUATRO, MSN, APRN, AGAC-BC
GEORGETOWN,TX
Summary
I am a Board Certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I graduated my Masters degree in May 2018 @ Maryville University. Before that, I had been a Registered Nurse with 30 years of bedside hospital nursing experience mostly in the Intensive care unit. I am currently working on a 7-nights-on; 7-nights-off, shift rotation as Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner in a 35-bed, Long Term Acute Care facility with a 12-bed Intensive care unit. I work as the advanced practice provider for the whole hospital collaborating with my supervising physician and consultants. We cater to the needs of long term acutely ill patients, managing ventilator weaning, chronic and complex wounds, general rehabilitation, and management of other medical comorbidities that include Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, End Stage Renal Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, to name a few.
As a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, I take pride in delivering patient-centered, holistic care to every human being that needs my care in the medical field. I collaborate with other health team members in achieving my goal of promoting wellness, disease prevention and treatment according to my scope of practice.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Geriatric Post Acute Specialists,Austin Texas
03.2019 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Geriatric Post Acute Specialists,Austin Texas
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Geriatric Post-Acute Specialists of Austin
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Seton Williamson Medical Center
03.2013 - 12.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North Austin Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cornerstone Hospitals Group
07.1998 - 07.2006
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Hyperbaric Unit
Fort Duncan Medical Center
02.1997 - 06.1998
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options of wounds and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed and managed complex wounds in the Hyperbaric Center
- Provided comprehensive care among patients requiring hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fort Duncan Medical Center
03.1994 - 01.1997
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
12.1990 - 11.1993
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VELEZ COLLEGE OF NURSING
Cebu City, Philippines04.1989
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NURse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05.2018
Skills
Competent in the use of Crash cart, defibrillator, Swan Ganz catheter ( maintenance); Central line for IV use and hemodynamic monitoring, Precept catheter, arterial lines; Femoral sheaths (monitoring, maintenance and removal); Vigeleo machine; Impella; Alsius and arctic sun for hypothermia protocol, Gambro HD machine for CVVHDF; Ventilators, Gomco suction; BIS monitor; EKG: Bedside and 12 leads; Pacemaker Permanent, epicardial and transcutaneous); Rotoprone bed Interprets basic and 12 EKG and able to identify common arrhythmias Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gas; Care of patients post Open Heart Surgery, Kidney transplant, Hypothermia protocol, and on continuous Veno-venous Hemodialysis for unstable renal patients Care of patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Care of patients prepared for organ donation Care of patients with stroke and post TPA therapy
Accomplishments
Project member/ Presenter: “Noise Pollution Solution “ thru American Association of Critical Care Nurses–Austin, Texas- June 2014
Certification
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
March 15, 1994 - Current
(Registered Nurse)
American Nursing Credentialing Center
May 25,2018 to May 26, 2023
(Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Board
Certified)
ACLS Certified Current
Affiliations
Member: American Nurses Association
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Geriatric Post Acute Specialists,Austin Texas
03.2019 - Current
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Geriatric Post Acute Specialists,Austin Texas
12.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Seton Williamson Medical Center
03.2013 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North Austin Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cornerstone Hospitals Group
07.1998 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse, Hyperbaric Unit
Fort Duncan Medical Center
02.1997 - 06.1998
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fort Duncan Medical Center
03.1994 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
12.1990 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VELEZ COLLEGE OF NURSING
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NURse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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