Nitchelle Montero
Miramar,FL
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 13+ years of RN experience providing comprehensive care including acute and chronic disease management for diverse populations. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Current experience in hospice/palliative care and clinical research. Prior experience in acute care and case management settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sub Investigator
Tectum Clinical Research
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented research proposals, protocols and procedures.
- Perform informed consent
- Physical exam
- Review medical records
- Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with research department.
- Supervised data collection by core research staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
- Patient head to toe assessment and evaluation for hospice appropriateness
- Patient and family education with regards to medications, treatments, symptom management, as well as disease process and prognosis
- Documentation of assessment and evaluation outcome
- Communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Work closely with case managers in anticipation of patient discharge
- Developing/maintaining open communications and relationships with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse II
Kendall Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed care for adults and geriatrics with a wide range of diagnoses such as CHF and stroke
- Developed patient care plans including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnosis
- Work closely with Case managers in discharge planning
- Educated patients and family on proper discharge care
- Carried out appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting lab and/or radiology results
- Ensured efficacy of treatment through continuous monitoring of treatment regimens
- Continuous cardiac monitoring
- Performed and interpreted EKG’s
- Medication administration, sterile procedures, central/peripheral venous line maintenance, graphic charting, infection control, compliance.
Clinical Advisor/ Senior Case Manager
Humana
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Utilization of clinical experience to assess and educate members
- Continuous monitoring of members’ well-being and continuity of care
- Care plan development
- Collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for members
- Closing gaps in care by assessing members’ needs and referring to appropriate departments.
Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Memorial Regional Hospital South
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed care for adults and geriatrics with a wide range of diagnoses such as CHF and stroke
- Developed patient care plans including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnosis
- Work closely with Case managers in discharge planning
- Educated patients and family on proper discharge care
- Carried out appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting lab and/or radiology results
- Ensured efficacy of treatment through continuous monitoring of treatment regimens
- Continuous cardiac monitoring
- Performed and interpreted EKG’s
- Medication administration, sterile procedures, central/peripheral venous line maintenance, graphic charting, infection control, compliance.
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Palmetto General Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Performed basic physical assessments of the adult and geriatric patient
- Provided care for adult/geriatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses including orthopedic and gastrointestinal illnesses requiring operative treatment
- Provided patient/ and family care concerning pre-operative and post-operative care as well as proper care at home after discharge
- Worked closely with case managers to assess patient needs for home after discharge
- Sterile procedures, IV maintenance, medication administration, graphic charting, ongoing assessments, care planning, gastric tube maintenance.
Registered Nurse
American Walk-In Emergency Clinics
12.2010 - 01.2011
- Rapid assessment of patient condition
- Managed care for the adult as well as the pediatric patient
- Medication and vaccination administration
- Provided patient and family education on a variety of topics including nutrition, medications, and infection control
- Managed care for the obese patient on the HCG diet plan, including weekly assessment of weight and body measurements, administration of vitamin B12 injections, creating and enforcing diet and exercise regiments
- Worked side by side with the Physician in carrying out patient treatments and procedures.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical Practicum -
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Chamberlain University
01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
01.2020
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Broward College
01.2010
Skills
- Proficient at critical thinking
- Exceptional analytical capabilities
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Computer and Electronic medical record proficient (EPIC)
- Patient and family focused
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and discharge planning
- Diagnostic experience
- Adept at patient Assessment/evaluation
- Culturally competent care
- Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities
Certification
- APRN State of FL #11028796
- RN state of FL # 9315822
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support for healthcare providers
- Telemetry/ Basic Arrythmia
References
References upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sub Investigator
Tectum Clinical Research
01.2023 - Current
Admissions Registered Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Kendall Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 04.2018
Clinical Advisor/ Senior Case Manager
Humana
06.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Memorial Regional Hospital South
02.2013 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Palmetto General Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
American Walk-In Emergency Clinics
12.2010 - 01.2011
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical Practicum -
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Broward College
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