Opal Lowe
Miami,FL
Summary
Compassionate Adult Nurse Practitioner demonstrating superior patient examination and care talents. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients in-person, by phone or video chat and through email. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Miami Urgent Care
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, and other diseases.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
Registered Nurse
EDU Healthcare
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
- Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
- Keep track of students’ vaccination records
- Update students’ medical history.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Student
Jesse Trice Health Center; Nidal Radwan, MD.; & Henry Lin MD
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Shadowed Nurse Practitioners & Medical doctors
- Provided direct hands-on care to patients
- Performed patient assessments.
Registered Nurse
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Implement physicians' orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations
- Assess and evaluate patients' needs for, and responses to, care rendered
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
- Maintain standards of professional nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCR ManorCare
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Record patient medical history accurately; Vital Signs
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
ST. Thomas University
Miami, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
ST. Thomas University
Miami, FL05.2020
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing A Program of Plantation General Hospital
Miami, FL12.2017
Skills
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Medication Administration
- Wellness Strategies
- Family Guidance
- Health Promotion
- Lab Results Interpretation
- Prescription Refills
- Protocol Compliance
- Medication Prescribing
- Patient Triaging
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Charting
- Medical Histories
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2022
- Florida Advance Practice Registered Nurse License, Florida Board of Nursing, 2022
- Registered Nurse License, Florida Compact, 2017
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- BLS certified
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Miami Urgent Care
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
EDU Healthcare
04.2022 - 05.2023
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Student
Jesse Trice Health Center; Nidal Radwan, MD.; & Henry Lin MD
09.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCR ManorCare
03.2015 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
ST. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
ST. Thomas University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing A Program of Plantation General Hospital
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2022
- Florida Advance Practice Registered Nurse License, Florida Board of Nursing, 2022
- Registered Nurse License, Florida Compact, 2017
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- BLS certified
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