Dedicated nurse practitioner with extensive experience in pulmonology, rheumatology, endocrinology, and occupational health. Expert in creating personalized treatment plans that enhance patient care through collaboration and education. Committed to high-quality care, HIPAA compliance, and promoting informed health decisions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Sergio L. Balingit, JR., MD., FCCP
The Villages, FL
06.2023 - Current
Provide pulmonary and sleep medical care. Collaborate with Dr. Sergio Balingit to assess, examine, diagnose, and treat adult patients with sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnia, COPD, asthma, lung nodules, bronchiectasis, dyspnea, cough, and other pulmonary conditions. Order sleep studies, pulmonary function tests, labs, imaging, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses, DME, inhalers, nebulizer and other medications.
Assess patient health and develop individualized care plans addressing specific medical needs, leading to improved patient engagement.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment strategies, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families on effective health management and disease prevention, empower informed health decisions and promote adherence to treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Lake Rheumatology
Tavares, FL
06.2023 - 07.2024
Collaborated with Dr. Kenneth Stark and Dr. Nina Blum to assess, examine, diagnose, and treat adult patients with osteoporosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, dermatomyositis, lupus, scleroderma, gout, pseudo gout, and other rheumatologic conditions.
Prescribed and monitored treatment regimens with DMARDs, immune modulators, JAK inhibitors, biologics, osteoporosis, and gout medications to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Ordered and interpreted labs, DXA scans, x-ray, CT, and MRI reports to inform diagnostic and treatment decisions.
Performed joint and trigger point injections to alleviate pain and enhance patient mobility.
Delivered comprehensive rheumatology care to adult patients through collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Nurse Practitioner
Total Family Healthcare
Clermont, FL
05.2022 - 12.2022
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient care decisions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to make informed patient care decisions
Provided comprehensive primary care services to enhance patient health outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health Wellness Center at Lockheed Martin
Ocala, FL
12.2020 - 04.2022
Hired full time as Premise Health lead site provider in Ocala
Provided ongoing care in occupational health.
Improved employee productivity through onsite healthcare and health education.
Nurse Practitioner CONTRACTOR
Maxim Healthcare Services: Premise Health Wellness Centers at Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL
12.2018 - 12.2020
Performed physical exams, advanced health assessments, POCTs, labs, and EKGs to diagnose and treat patients, ensuring comprehensive care
Completed on-site and telehealth visits to diagnose, treat, and educate employees and promote optimal health
Provided occupational, acute, chronic, and preventative healthcare to adults across multiple worksites in alignment with current evidence-based practices, OSHA regulations, organization policies, and team collaboration
Collaborated with diverse healthcare professionals to improve patient care outcomes
Conducted wellness screenings and travel health consultations, providing referrals for further care.
Maintained accurate and up to date EHRs in adherence to regulations.
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic CVS Pharmacy
Orlando, FL
03.2017 - 07.2020
Performed advanced health assessments, physical exams, POCTs, and ordered labs to autonomously diagnose and treat patients
Instrumental to daily operations of retail healthcare clinic while providing evidence-based acute and chronic care to patients age 18 months and older
Executed wellness screenings, administered and interpreted tuberculin skin tests, and advised patients on weight loss and tobacco cessation while performing general, school sports, and DOT physicals to enhance patient health and compliance.
Performed travel health consultations and necessary immunizations
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care strategies that promoted optimal health outcomes.
Oversaw supply management and replenishment, updated EHRs, and prepared DOH reports to ensure clinic operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
Enhanced accessibility of quality healthcare through Minute Clinic's transparent pricing structure.
Nurse Practitioner
South Lake Endocrinology
Clermont, FL
12.2015 - 10.2016
Proactively managed acute and chronic endocrinological conditions, including diabetes, thyroid and other endocrine disorders.
Ordered and interpreted lab tests to address endocrine patient needs effectively.
Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Provided referrals to specialists, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Partnered with patients to achieve health and wellness goals through tailored solutions.
Collaborated with Dr. Sindhu Jacob to deliver holistic medical and emotional support.
Addressed issues like adrenal insufficiency, osteoporosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome efficiently.
Registered Nurse, CASE MANAGEMENT
South Lake Hospital
Clermont, FL
11.2013 - 12.2015
Determined level of care and prepared discharge plans for patients by reviewing clinical data and consulting with physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff nurses
Coordinated home health, rehab, assisted living, hospice, durable medical equipment, and additional resources to support patient care continuity
Employed InterQual for utilization review and conducted phone-based assessments with hospital physician advisors to ensure quality care standards
Ensured compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations to uphold standards of care and secure funding
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Affiliations • American Association of Nurse Practitioners • Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners • American Nurses Association • American Academy of Sleep Medicine • American Thoracic Society
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Sergio L. Balingit, JR., MD., FCCP
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Lake Rheumatology
06.2023 - 07.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Total Family Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health Wellness Center at Lockheed Martin
12.2020 - 04.2022
Nurse Practitioner CONTRACTOR
Maxim Healthcare Services: Premise Health Wellness Centers at Lockheed Martin
12.2018 - 12.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic CVS Pharmacy
03.2017 - 07.2020
Nurse Practitioner
South Lake Endocrinology
12.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, CASE MANAGEMENT
South Lake Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner