Compassionate Doctorate prepared Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, practicing as Advanced Practice Provider since August 2015 with strong background and experience in health maintenance, and managing acute and chronic conditions Strong in -dept knowledge background in using evidence-based practice paradigm to improve processes and quality of care. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, data analysis and management Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Provide primary and acute care for students
Provide acute care for at work injured employees
Obtain and record complete medical history
Perform physical exams according to departmental protocols
Obtain and interpret laboratory tests results and various diagnostic tests
Assess patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs
Diagnose, develop, and implement patient management plans, including medication prescription and conduct various procedures as necessary
Recognize deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources
Initiate and manage preventative healthcare services
Provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations
Facilitate teamwork through planned group processes, i.e
Workshops, seminars, and staff meetings
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
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.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
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.
Nurse Practitioner
Parkland Health And Hospital System, Community
08.2018 - 09.2022
Provide comprehensive primary care to undeserved population
Obtain and record complete medical history
Perform physical exams and document findings
Obtain and interpret laboratory tests results and various diagnostic tests
Assess patient database and identifies bio-psychosocial needs
Diagnose, develop, and implement patient management plans, including medication prescription and conduct various procedures as necessary
Perform well woman exams including pap smear
Recognize deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources
Initiate and manage preventative healthcare services
Provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations
Facilitate teamwork through planned group processes, i.e
Workshops, seminars, and staff meetings
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
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.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
University Of Texas Southwestern
08.2015 - 06.2018
Provide comprehensive primary care to indigent patients, mostly mental health population
Obtain and record complete medical history
Perform physical exams according to departmental protocols
Obtain and interpret laboratory tests results and various diagnostic tests
Assess patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs
Diagnose, develop, and implement patient management plans, including medication prescription and conduct various procedures as necessary
Recognize deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources
Initiate and manage preventative healthcare services
Provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations
Facilitate teamwork through planned group processes, i.e
Workshops, seminars, and staff meetings
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
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.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Charge Nurse RN II
Parkland Memorial Hospital, Jail Health
08.2010 - 08.2015
Provide nursing care to incarcerated patients
Serve as preceptor to new staff members
Respond to patient emergencies and sick calls
Triage Sick calls from inmates
Administer medications
Respond and address grievances from inmates.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Research Nurse RN
Covance Clinical Research Unit
08.2009 - 08.2010
Responsible for study unit activities in conduct of clinical trials with emphasis on participant safety
Documentation of adverse events and take appropriate action as needed
Education and informing participants of study procedures
Administration of investigational compounds
Perform study related activities such as IV insertion, telemetry, vital signs, ECG, venipuncture, collection, and processing of biological samples
Obtaining and recording study data
Assist principal investigator in conducting procedures.
Staff Nurse RN
St Mary’s Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Care
12.2007 - 05.2009
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care to patients who undergo coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve replacement, thoracotomy and carotidendaterectomy
Teach patients about pre- operational and post operational incision care in hospital and at home
Implement MD orders
Initiate independent nursing actions when necessary
Conduct tasks that included but are not limited to, medication administration, surgical incision care, IV insertion, hygiene care, nutrition care, bowel, and bladder management
Participate in coronary artery bypass surgery by monitoring vital signs and preparations of surgical instruments.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Staff Nurse RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2007 - 10.2007
Provide nursing care to various patient groups including respiratory, cardiac, HIV/AIDS and surgical
Perform assessments
Implement MD orders and initiate necessary nursing interventions
Participated in VUH Nurse Residency Program which included monthly meetings and discussions about topics ranging from leadership, quality patient care, evidence-based nursing, critical care lectures
Emphasis on medical surgical nursing
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Technical Denial Specialist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterTechnical Denial Specialist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Certified Surgical Technologist (Contract) at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center DallasCertified Surgical Technologist (Contract) at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Executive Health Clinic Staff Coordinator at University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterExecutive Health Clinic Staff Coordinator at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center