Rosemay Ricaforte
Orange,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Nurse Practitioner skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and assessing patient progress. Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety while effectively educating patients on disease management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
Orange, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive health measures.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system to ensure optimal care access.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
Celebrating Life Community Health Center
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Mentored junior staff on clinical procedures and best practices in patient management.
- Led initiatives to improve clinic workflows, resulting in increased efficiency in service delivery.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine, CA
04.2017 - 09.2023
- Provided critical patient assessments and triage in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in emergency care and patient management techniques.
Nurse Practitioner
Sano Medical Center
Costa Mesa, CA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hoag Hospital Irvine
Irvine, CA
08.2010 - 03.2022
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and overall departmental efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations of the emergency department to ensure optimal resource allocation and workflow management.
- Trained new nurses on advanced life support procedures, improving team readiness for critical incidents.
- Analyzed patient outcomes data to identify trends, informing strategies for improved clinical practices and workflows.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
California State University
Long Beach, CA08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX08-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California, CA05-2009
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Acute care expertise
- Telehealth proficiency
- Weight loss management
Certification
- Licensed registered nurse
- ANCC Certified Nurse Practitioner
- BLS Certified
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Celebrating Life Community Health Center
01.2024 - 03.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Sano Medical Center
03.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
04.2017 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hoag Hospital Irvine
08.2010 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Ana College