Marilyn Palmer
Nurse Practitioner
Homestead,Florida
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 20 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners also an extensive medical knowledge and familiarity. National Association of Neonatal Nurse, NANN/SEFANN-NANN of Southeast Florida, and Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification board. I have completed my post graduate acute care gerontology nurse practitioner program at Barry University and my DNP at chamberlain university in 2024.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care
Homestead Hospital (BHMG)
Homestead, FL
8 2020 - Current
- The Primary Care APRN provides care to the outpatient population via face-to-face or via telehealth and other communication devices
- The APRN performs patient assessments, H & Ps, and takes a thorough medical history
- The APRN can order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
- The APRN develops medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care
- May perform approved procedures and order medications as indicated in the Delineation of Privileges
- The APRN collaborates directly with physicians, staff, administration, patients, and families to ensure quality of care across the health system
- The APRN is a clinical team leader that intervenes and manages deteriorating patients
- The APRN integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice
- The APRN may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within the area of practice
- The APRN participates in and facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction
- The APRN sees patients more frequently to reduce hospital admissions and less use of the ED services.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
Registered Nurse
South Miami Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Miami, FL
08.2013 - 08.2020
- Assessed patient conditions and compiled information in preparation for physicians
- Updated and cataloged patient information in their medical charts and records
- Performed onsite patient care to newborn babies, involving and ensuring safe practice and appropriate use of medication
- Implementing, assessing planning, and collaborating with a large multidisciplinary team with caring for the babies and families
- Explained diagnoses to patients and families, and ensured they completely understand the situation.
Advance Nurse Practitioner
South Dade Medical Group
Miami, FL
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Provides direct patient care in collaboration with specific physicians to a selected group of patients
- Clinically expert in-patient care provides a high standard of care to all patients, following an established protocol with a physician(s)
- This includes but is not limited to medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, teaching and mentoring new members of the health care team
- Perform a patient assessment to include medical history and physical exam and develop an appropriate plan of care in the direct management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses
- Collaborates directly with staff, administration, patients, and families to ensure quality care across the continuum and discharge planning and coordination of patient care within the area of practice.
Registered Nurse
Vistas Healthcare
Miami, FL
12.2008 - 01.2016
- Assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients and family within 24 hours of admissions
- Provide skilled nursing as determined by the interdisciplinary plan of care and educates patients and family in appropriates techniques
- Served as patients’ advocate, by maintaining regular communication with attending physicians
- Provide accurate documentation and provide a plan of care
- Report necessary information to managers, doctors, and others involved with patient care
- Participates in Nurse on-call rotation/ schedule as assigned in other to meet the needs of the patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic/ Med-Surgical Floor, Doctor Hospital
Miami, FL
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Received patients from ED and PACU; used multi-modal approach to coordinate care of pre-op and post-op patients, anticipated needs and educated patients’ specific to condition
- Set up and/or maintained various components of orthopedic equipment and therapies: blood reinfusion drains, PCA, PCEA, peripheral nerve blocks, external fixators, CPM, assistive devices, traction, and overhead frame.
Registered Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Managed the care of medical, surgical, orthopedic, orthopedic spine, and neurosurgical patients
- Conducted frequent neurological exams, and provided continuous cardiac monitoring
- Collaborated with colleagues as a preceptor and participant in the Professional Nurse Practice Council, helping to develop and meet interdepartmental objectives and optimize patient care
- Functioned as unit charge nurse, delegated, and monitored assignments, coordinated admissions and discharges, collaborated with administrative nursing staff, provided direction to team members and problem-solved patient care issues during the shift.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Vistas Healthcare
Miami, FL
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Completed patient check-in routine, including taking initial readings such as blood pressure and temperature, as well as asking specific questions and recording answers
- Assisting patients with medication, and insert Foley peg feed, call in medication order to the pharmacy with a written physician order
- Assisted with death and grief counseling
- Supervisor certified nursing assistant, write care of plan for patients, charting and documentation at each team meeting on a weekly basis.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
05.2021 - 07.2024
Post Graduate Gerontology acute care Nurse practitioner -
Barry University
08.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science in Nursing -
Nova University
08.2013 - 08.2017
Family registered Nurse Practitioner -
01.2017 -
American Nurses Credential Certificate (ANCC) -
02.2018 - 02.2026
Miami Dade College Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
08.2011 - 08.2013
Skills
Patient Education
Emergency Care
Diagnosis and treatment
Patient Examination
Healthcare management
Medication Administration
Administering medication
Licensed RN
Preventive Care
Direct Patient Care
Certification
Basic Life support
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners since 2017 - present
- American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2018 - present
- Southeast Florida Chapter, NANN/SEFANN-NANN since 2016
- National association of NeonatalNurses since 2016
- InductiveHonorSocietyatMiamiDadeCollegesince2012-present
- Medical-SurgicalNursingCertificationBoardsince2012–present
Presentationspublications
- HandWashHygienePresentation-2011
- Patients ’Bill of Right–2012
- ElderlyAbusePresentation-2011
Credentials
DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC
Volunteer Experience
- 2023 - 2024 Precepting student for Nova university
- 2011-2012: Baptist Health Fair Screening and healthy Drive
- 2011-2012: Day Care Adult Centers
- 2007-2008: Helping Hands with the homeless
- 2007-2012: Community Health fairs at Miami Dade College
- 2007-2008: Community Churches Health Fair Screenings
Honorsandawards
- Doctor of nursing with distinction 2024 at chamberlain university
- Associate - degree of nursing-dean’s list in summer of 2007 at Miami Dade College
- Bachelor’s degree program-dean’s list in summer of 2011 at Miami Dade College
- Master’s degree program-dean’s list of 2016 & 2017 at Nova University
Timeline
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
05.2021 - 07.2024
Post Graduate Gerontology acute care Nurse practitioner -
Barry University
08.2018 - 12.2019
Advance Nurse Practitioner
South Dade Medical Group
07.2018 - 11.2018
American Nurses Credential Certificate (ANCC) -
02.2018 - 02.2026
Family registered Nurse Practitioner -
01.2017 -
Registered Nurse
South Miami Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
08.2013 - 08.2020
Master of Science in Nursing -
Nova University
08.2013 - 08.2017
Miami Dade College Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Miami Dade College
08.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic/ Med-Surgical Floor, Doctor Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse
Vistas Healthcare
12.2008 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurses
Vistas Healthcare
07.2004 - 12.2008
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care
Homestead Hospital (BHMG)
8 2020 - Current
Basic Life support
Doctor of Nursing practice with distinction
Adult gerontology Acute care Nurse Practitioner- Board certify
Family Nurse practitioner -Board certify
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