Seeking an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner position with an organization, which can capitalize my experience and abilities in providing superior quality health care to patients and to maximize the effectiveness of the organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SNF Nurse Practitioner
San Bernardino and Riverside County
09.2019 - Current
Visits managed care and fee-for-service patients at skilled and long-term levels of care in designated SNFs facilities.
Face to face visits and follow up to meet patient needs and provide continuity of care.
Provides appropriate evidence-based geriatric medicine. Coordinates care with hospitalists, primary care physicians and care managers.
Conduct Adult/Geriatric assessments, medical history, diagnosis and treatment, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation.
Work collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, caregivers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate.
Collaborate with Primary Care Physician (PCP) on patient education.
Responsible for providing direct patient care, participates as a leader of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) care team.
Refer patient to outside source of care or specialty for any medical problem that requires further or more advanced or specific level of care.
Make an order for medical tests to be conducted for diagnosis and interprets the medical tests result to provide complete care which include EKG’s, X-rays, and other laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Transmits an order for a drug or by telephone to a pharmacist or in writing on a patient’s medical record or a written drug order form authorized by the Supervising Physician.
Build and maintain internal team relationships.
Part Time
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Holy Infant Home Care
07.2017 - 02.2020
Initial evaluation and recertification face to face visit for re-evaluation and the plan of care.
Coordinates all aspects of the patient's healthcare, interacting with other disciplines as needed, and provides professional care to the patient as indicated by agency policies, State and Federal laws and regulations.
Complete expanded assessment of patients and family needs at time of face to face assessment.
Complete physical and psychosocial assessment, assess patient’s progress through expected in hospice health course.
Refers cases where patients and/or family would benefit from counseling required to complete complex discharge plan to social worker.
Notify the physician and other personnel with the changes in the patient's condition and needs, counsels the patient and family and related needs.
Participates in in-service programs, training and education.
Part Time
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
Chino Valley Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2020
Works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patients admitted to the emergency room.
Assist the physician to administer care and evaluates the physical condition of patients brought in to the emergency room for treatment.
Provides specific and comprehensive physical examinations, treatment, and diagnosis while paying attention to their primary needs, trauma, physical injuries, or health conditions.
Perform minor emergency procedures when the need arises, test for allergies and current medications
Employ expertise in conducting physical examinations on patients and interpret their health conditions from their medical history
Make an order for medical tests to be conducted for diagnosis and interprets the medical tests result to provide complete care which include EKG’s, X-rays, and other laboratory tests.
Prescribes medications and recommending other therapeutic kinds of treatment that may be needed for patients’ fast recovery while providing counseling.
Part Time
Family Practice and Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Corona Mall Urgent Care
08.2014 - 10.2015
Provides and perform medical services which are consistent with the education, training and experience.
Consult and refer to the Supervising Physician regarding any tasks, procedure or diagnostic problem that exceeds the level of competence.
Provides direct patient care in the routine medical examination, assessment, and treatment of the patients in association of the Supervising Physician.
Takes appropriate history, performs appropriate physical examination and make assessment there from and record and present pertinent data.
Performs physical assessment pertaining to patient chief complain, evaluate assessment data and establish diagnosis.
Perform and/or assist in the performance of laboratory and screening procedures delegated by the Supervising Physician where the procedures to be performed are consistent with the Supervising Physician’s specialty or usual and customary practice.
Transmits an order for a drug or by telephone to a pharmacist or in writing on a patient’s medical record or a written drug order form authorized by the Supervising Physician.
Recognize and evaluate situations that call for immediate attention of the Supervising Physician and institute, when necessary, treatment procedures essential for the life of the patient.
Refer patient to outside source of care for any medical problem that requires further or more advanced or specific level of care. Coordinate transfer through with the clinic manage.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, and understanding of the long-term management of their disease.
Responsible for the complete, legible documentation of all patient encounters that are consistent with the state and federal laws.
Part Time
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
West Physicians Medical Clinic
03.2013 - 10.2014
Provides direct patient care in the routine medical examination, assessment, and treatment of the patients in association of the Supervising Physician.
Takes appropriate history, performs appropriate physical examination and make assessment there from and record and present pertinent data.
Performs physical assessment pertaining to patient chief complain, evaluate assessment data and establish diagnosis.
Transmits an order for a drug or devise orally or by telephone to a pharmacist or in writing on a patient’s medical record or a written drug order form authorized by the Supervising Physician.
Perform and/or assist in the performance of laboratory and screening procedures delegated by the Supervising Physician where the procedures to be performed are consistent with the Supervising Physician’s specialty or usual and customary practice.
Diagnose and prescribe under the protocols with or without the supervision of the delegating or alternate physician.
Performs duties under the standardized procedures or by direct physician orders.
Part Time
Emergency Room Physician
Private Practice
03.2000 - 09.2003
Emergency room officer; renders advance cardiac life support.
Clinical consultation and treatment in general medicine.
In-house physician; including wound care and minor surgeries
Attends in emergency, normal and spontaneous delivery and care of neonates.
Read and interpret x-ray plates and laboratory results.
Assists surgeon in major operative cases.
Communicates with the patient’s family/responsible parties as needed with any/all personnel/organizations responsible for treatment/care of the patient.
Complete expanded assessment of patients and family needs at time of admission.
Complete psychosocial assessment, assess patient’s progress through expected hospital course.
Participates in in-service programs, and supervises and teaches other medical personnel.
Senior Clinical and Medical Internship
East Avenue Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.1999
Emergency medical training and basic principles in advance life support.
Medical chart assessment including progress notes and discharge summary.
Assist surgeon in major and minor operative cases; assist in obstetrical and gynecological cases.
Gather patient history data and physical examination with proper assessment.
Blood extractions and intravenous fluid administration and interpret results of diagnostic tests.
Provides care to geriatric and pediatric patients.
Examines and evaluates patients for quality care, discussing the status of the patients with the physician as necessary and contacts the physician for required/necessary orders.
Outlines plan of care and documents all care given.
Participates in patient care conferences and reports lab and x ray result.
Monitors condition changes and documents all care given.
Junior Clinical and Medical Internship
Jose B. Lingad Memorial Medical Center
05.1997 - 05.1998
Emergency medical training and basic principles in advance life support.
Medical chart assessment including progress notes and discharge summary.
Assist surgeon in major and minor operative cases; assist in obstetrical and gynecological cases.
Gather patient history data and physical examination with proper assessment.
Blood extractions and intravenous fluid administration and interpret results of diagnostic tests.
Provides care to geriatric and pediatric patients.
Examines and evaluates patients for quality care, discussing the status of the patients with the physician as necessary and contacts the physician for required/necessary orders.
Outlines plan of care and documents all care given.
Participates in patient care conferences and reports lab and x ray result.
Monitors condition changes and documents all care given.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angles, California
12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laguna Northwestern College
03.2003
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
University Foundation
04.1998
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Angeles University Foundation
04.1993
Skills
Experience in emergency care as a nurse practitioner
Experience in family and urgent care settings
Hospice and skilled nursing experience
Proficient in critical care decision-making
Skilled in preventive healthcare practices
Effective clinical judgment
Compassionate patient interaction
Comprehensive patient assessment
Proficient in team organization
Digital charting proficiency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SNF Nurse Practitioner
San Bernardino and Riverside County
09.2019 - Current
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Holy Infant Home Care
07.2017 - 02.2020
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
Chino Valley Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2020
Family Practice and Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Corona Mall Urgent Care
08.2014 - 10.2015
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
West Physicians Medical Clinic
03.2013 - 10.2014
Emergency Room Physician
Private Practice
03.2000 - 09.2003
Senior Clinical and Medical Internship
East Avenue Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.1999
Junior Clinical and Medical Internship
Jose B. Lingad Memorial Medical Center
05.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laguna Northwestern College
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
University Foundation
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Angeles University Foundation
Masters of Science - Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner
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