Miriam Figueroa-Velez
Stewartsville,United States
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 35 years of successful experience in a medical/surgical private hospital for over 20 years and worked in corrections (jail and prison) for over 12 years. One year as an Adult Gerontology Board-Certified Advanced Practitioner Doctor of Nursing with expertise in primary care. Recognized for excellent performance and contributions to the healthcare industry particularly the underserved and uninsured population. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Committed to delivering patient-centered care guided by evidence-based practice.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DNP, AGNP-C
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- Managed 15-22 patients per day in primary care and provided comprehensive and problem focused care to the adult population and advanced age population
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation services and consultation referrals to patients with acute and chronic health conditions based on direct assessment, laboratory interpretation, and diagnostic images to underserved population in FQHC based on evidence-based practice
- Prescribed appropriate pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment and closely monitored therapeutic response and efficacy
- Explained medication benefits, side effects, and possible adverse reactions
- Worked with collaborative physician to deliver comprehensive primary care services
- Established trusted patient-provider professional relationship
- Made decisions leading to patient volume and revenue increase
Registered Nurse
Mountain View/Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
07.2017 - Current
- Treated 10-20 inmates with variety of drug addictions, acute and chronic illness guided by evidence-based practice to affected offenders in close high-vigilant setting
- Created and implemented care plans for inmate/patients with acute and chronic conditions, following by strict security guidelines stipulated by correctional facility
- Stabilized inmate/patients from stab wounds, falls, or other injuries caused by inmate altercations
- Administered medications and treatments monitoring their response
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, development, and stimulation activities
Registered Nurse
Warren County Jail
05.2011 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to assess inmates on timely matter to deliver appropriate treatment while managing their rapidly changing clinical status such as drug-induced seizures
- Monitored 10-15 inmate/patients reaction to drugs and carefully documented response
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill inmate/patients
- Chart auditing and peer to peer clinical document review to verify accuracy
- Followed HIPAA laws to prevent information breaches
Nurse Manager / Site Administrator
Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
10.2007 - 04.2017
- STI testing and treatment, TB control and state reporting, inventory, and supply ordering
- Collaborated with other health-focus organization and agencies to improve and promote health
- Active participation in annual community health fairs providing preventive health related screening to 175 adults age 18 years and older
- Facilitated employee therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors thus helping staff regain and improve coping mechanisms and communication
Registered Nurse
Cabrini Medical Center
09.1987 - 04.2008
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care in 500-bed capacity hospital setting
- Demonstrated flexibility and wide scope of practice by formulating inclusive and comprehensive care plans, by conducting thorough assessments for patients undergoing simple or complex surgical procedures
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical procedures to ensure prompt response in event of any surgical complication
- Managed patients’ pain level by safely implementing pharmacological interventions and assessing medication efficacy
- Monitored patients before, during and after blood transfusion to ensure prompt response in event of any blood transfusion adverse reaction
- Decreased incidence of Hospital Acquired Infection by actively participating in interdisciplinary quality improvement team investigating root cause and implementing quality improvement
- Contributed to preparation for JACHO visits by participating in on-site patient case discussions, patient optimization and safe discharge planning
Education
DNP, AGNP-C - Adult Gerontology, Primary Care
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Central De Bayamon
Bayamon, PR05.1986
Skills
- Preventive care
- Health promotion
- Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic disease
- Health education and counseling to patients, family, and communities during annual health fares
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR and EWC computer system
- Strong ethical compass
Accomplishments
Completed a Capstone Project at Rutgers University titled Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Primary Care Setting using the STOP-Bang tool. The STOP-Bang tool was identified as the evidence-based screening tool with the highest sensitivity and specificity to help identify individuals at risk to develop obstructive sleep apnea.
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to help exemplify the need of implementing an evidence-based screening tool in a primary care setting to help identify individuals who are likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Out of the 100 subjects, 57% of the population scored positive as either intermediate risk or high risk, based on the STOP-Bang Tool. This quality improvement study empirically identified individuals who were likely to have OSA and subsequently provided a strong base to confirm OSA with a polysomnography study. On August 14, 2017, I was awarded by the American Health Counsel as one of top nurses in the State of New Jersey for exemplary achievement, dedication, and contributions to the Healthcare Industry.
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
- DEA Registration Number (DEA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Registered Nurse State of New Jersey
- Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania
Timeline
DNP, AGNP-C
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mountain View/Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Warren County Jail
05.2011 - 07.2021
Nurse Manager / Site Administrator
Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
10.2007 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Cabrini Medical Center
09.1987 - 04.2008
DNP, AGNP-C - Adult Gerontology, Primary Care
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Central De Bayamon
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
- DEA Registration Number (DEA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Registered Nurse State of New Jersey
- Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania
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