Michelle Leal APRN, FNP-BC
San Benito,TX
Summary
Accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience, excelling in patient assessment and interprofessional collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and effective treatment plan development. Skilled in diagnostic testing and patient education, fostering an increase in patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and healthcare management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
San Benito Medical Associates
10.2015 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
01.2008 - 09.2014
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2001 - 01.2008
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Minimized readmissions by delivering thorough discharge instructions, ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled, and coordinating services with community resources when needed.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)
08.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville05.2001
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX05.1998
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Communication
- Healthcare management
- Treatment Plan Development
- Physical Examinations
- Acute care management
- Clinical Care Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Health Promotion
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
License
Registered Nurse License Number - 680814
Expiration Date -11/30/2025
APRN-CNP License Number- AP129201
Expiration Date- 11/30/2025
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)-2015009295
Expiration Date- 11/01/2025
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
San Benito Medical Associates
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
01.2008 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2001 - 01.2008
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Brownsville
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
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