Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
LANGUAGES
Interests
Timeline
RELEVANCE TO UM NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HONORS & AWARDS
2026 FAPSC Foundation Scholarship
2026 FAPSC Foundation Scholarship
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Orestes Valdes Fonseca. MSN-RN

Cutler Bay

Summary

Bilingual (English/Spanish) internationally trained physician and current MSN-RN (GRADUATION DATE: 04/26/2026, Bright Start Student, GPA 3.53) with extensive clinical experience in gastroenterology, internal medicine and nursing area . Demonstrates strong patient-centered care, clinical judgment, and procedural support skills, including endoscopy and liver disease assessment. Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and deliver evidence-based care. Seeking to transition into a Registered Nurse role through the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Florida National University, with a focus on primary health attention.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Practitioner (Primary Care)

Ministry of Public Health (MSP)
Ecuador
  • Managed chronic diseases and preventive care in a community setting
  • Promoted population health and patient education initiatives

Medical Assistant

Miami Gastro LLC/now Gastro Health
Homestead, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • Perform FibroScan assessments and document findings in EMR
  • Obtain vital signs, administer medications, and provide patient education
  • Support minor procedures and maintain sterile technique
  • Collaborate with providers in managing chronic GI conditions
  • Deliver culturally competent, bilingual patient care
  • Clinical and administrative MA functions

Medical Assistant

DLW Gastro PA
Homestead, FL
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with patient preparation and procedural workflow
  • Managed documentation, specimen handling, and follow-up coordination

Resident Physician – Digestive Health

IECED Clinic
Portoviejo, Ecuador
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Participated in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
  • Provided patient assessment and clinical decision support under supervision
  • Delivered evidence-based education and coordinated multidisciplinary care

Education

Master of Sciences in Nursing-RN - Direct Entry

Miami Regional University
Miami, FL
03-2026

Doctor of Medicine - undefined

University of Havana
Havana, Cuba
01-2017

Skills

  • Patient Assessment & Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Administration & Safety
  • Telemetry Awareness (preparatory knowledge)
  • EMR Documentation & ICD-10 Coding
  • Infection Control & Sterile Technique
  • Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing
  • Endoscopy & Procedural Support
  • Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Diagnostic imaging: performing FibroScan (Echo Sense certificated 2023 to date)
  • Basic Life Support-improved to ACLS as needed
  • Medical equipment operation and maintenance

Accomplishments

Personalizing IBD Management: Utilizing Precision Medicine and Innovative Therapies. 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. CME

2024 Principles of GI for the NP and PA on 8/11/2024 and is awarded 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). American Gastroenterological Association.

FibroScan GO Operator. December, 2023.

Affiliations

American Association of Medical Assistant. Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Florida – Expected prior to July 2026 (NCLEX completion required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Valid through 2027)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – AAMA
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – Valid through Aug 2026
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician – NHA
  • Certified EKG Technician – NHA
  • FibroScan GO Operator Certification – Echosens Academy

LANGUAGES

Spanish – Native
English – Advanced / Professional

Interests

  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Cooking

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Miami Gastro LLC/now Gastro Health
04.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

DLW Gastro PA
09.2021 - 03.2022

Resident Physician – Digestive Health

IECED Clinic
05.2018 - 07.2021

General Practitioner (Primary Care)

Ministry of Public Health (MSP)

Doctor of Medicine - undefined

University of Havana

Master of Sciences in Nursing-RN - Direct Entry

Miami Regional University

RELEVANCE TO UM NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

  • Eligible for new graduate RN role (
  • Strong foundation for high-acuity units including:
  • Med-Surg / Telemetry
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Neurology / Neuro Surgery
  • Oncology / Surgical Oncology
  • Meets certification requirements (BLS/ACLS)
  • Prepared to fulfill 15-month unit commitment and 36-month organizational commitment
  • Personal statement: My aim with this application is to get into the program and give my best for the patient care, my expiration in gastrointestinal disease makes me an unique candidate, I’m willing to follow the steps of Norma Solis, DNP, who is an amazing NP and gastroenterology APP provider.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) – GI for NP/PA Course (13.5 CME)
  • Precision Medicine in IBD – Integrity CE
  • Training in Clinical Research & Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

HONORS & AWARDS

FAPSC Foundation Scholarship (2024) Awarded for academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to nursing

2026 FAPSC Foundation Scholarship

I'm an enthusiastic and fast leaner, opened to daily growth and The perfect candidate for this position and program. 

2026 FAPSC Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship awarded in 2026.