SANDRA F. MUNOZ, FNP-BC
Edinburg,TX
Summary
My goal is to obtain a nurse practitioner position in an organization where I can utilize my professional skills and abilities in combination with more than 10 years of experience, and continue to develop new competencies in the medical field. My professional goals are to improve healthcare outcomes for every patient and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve outcomes in the community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vesta Healthcare
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
New York Independent Assessor - Medicaid Program
Provisions Health For Maximus Healthcare
New York, NY
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Conduct clinical telehealth appointments with Medicaid members to assess medical stability, including medication treatment review, recent hospitalizations and assessment of cognitive stability.
- Review community health assessment documentation for each patient in detail prior to clinical appointments in order to perform informed decisions on medical stability.
- Perform detailed assessments of patient's health status to empower patients to receive services at home.
- Create and sign medical practitioner's orders for each patient with all personal care needs in detail.
- Collaborate and communicate closely with clinical managers to address any discrepancies regarding patient's condition.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medical Day and Night Clinic
Pharr, TX
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed assessments, treatment and monitoring for approximately 20 patients of all ages per day.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, sports physicals, gynecological examinations and referrals for screening and procedures.
- Provided evidence-based treatment, including prescription medication and timely specialist referrals to prevent disease progression.
- Ordered laboratory and imaging testing depending on patient's medical condition.
- Critically analyzed each patient's acute medical condition and referred patients to hospital depending on severity.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment options, proper disease management, prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Provided treatment for many of chronic conditions and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyal Source Government Services
McAllen, TX
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Provided screening for detainees of all ages for acute and chronic diseases upon arrival to the United States.
- Assessed, diagnosed, prescribed medications and treated chronic and acute illnesses as necessary.
- Critically analyzed any possible contagious disease outbreaks within the facility and referred patients for proper testing.
- Enabled procedures to contain any contagious illnesses to prevent spread within and outside the detention facility.
- Cooperated closely with Border Patrol supervisors to provide adequate medical care to all detainees, including emergency care while in the facility.
- Collaborated closely with Border Patrol Supervisors to place more AED equipment for easy access near detainee cells in case of emergencies.
- Provided immediate medical care for all kinds of emergencies, ranging from birth and trauma events to seizure episodes, until ambulance care arrived.
- Supervised and managed medical assistants and EMTs for timely medical management of all detainees within the assigned facility.
- Provided medical guidance for adequate medical protocols to improve medical care for detainees of all ages.
- Worked closely with the state health department to protect the community from any contagious disease.
- Collaborated with local supervising physician and Department of Homeland Security Chief Medical Officer to improve health standards in the facility and prevent negative outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Arango & Peña Family Clinic
McAllen, TX
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Performed assessment, treatment and monitoring for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, sports physicals, gynecological examinations and referrals for screening procedures.
- Provided evidence-based treatment, including prescription medication and timely specialist referrals to prevent disease progression.
- Ordered laboratory and imaging testing depending on patient's medical condition.
- Critically analyzed each patient's acute medical condition and referred patients to hospital depending on severity.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment options, proper disease management, prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Provided treatment for a variety of chronic conditions and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Health Services
McAllen, TX
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided screening for detainees of all ages for acute and chronic diseases upon arrival to the United States.
- Assessed, diagnosed, prescribed medications and treated chronic and acute illnesses as necessary.
- Critically analyzed any possible contagious disease outbreaks within the facility and referred patients for proper testing.
- Enabled procedures to contain any contagious illnesses to prevent spread within and outside the detention facility.
- Cooperated closely with Border Patrol supervisors to provide adequate medical care to all detainees, including emergency care while in the facility.
- Provided immediate medical care for all kinds of emergencies, ranging from birth and trauma events to seizure episodes, until ambulance care arrived.
- Supervised and managed medical assistants and EMTs for timely medical management of all detainees within the assigned facility.
- Provided medical guidance for adequate medical protocols to improve medical care for detainees of all ages.
- Worked closely with the state health department to protect the community from any contagious disease.
- Collaborated with local supervising physician and Department of Homeland Security Chief Medical Officer to improve health standards in the facility and prevent negative outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rio Grande Valley Physicians
McAllen, TX
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Performed assessment, treatment and monitoring for patients of all ages.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, sports physicals, gynecological examinations and referrals for screening procedures.
- Provided evidence-based treatment, including prescription medication and timely specialist referrals to prevent disease progression.
- Ordered laboratory and imaging testing depending on patient's medical condition.
- Critically analyzed each patient's acute medical condition and referred patients to hospital depending on severity.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment options, proper disease management, prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Provided treatment for a variety of chronic conditions and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and treated nursing home patients for annual physicals and any other changes in medical status, including on-call services every day.
Registered Nurse
Infinity Care Home Health
Edinburg, TX
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Performed initial patient evaluations, post-hospital, recertification and discharge assessments in the patient's home.
- Monitored patient's progress, developed summaries, and coordinated with primary care providers and other nursing staff for optimal patient outcomes.
- Counseled and educated patients and families regarding disease processes, prevention and treatments.
- Reported any medical changes to primary care providers for timely disease management and to prevent hospitalization.
Registered Nurse - Case Manager
IPH Hospice Care
McAllen, TX
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Developed plan of care and worked closely with advanced care practitioner for prompt symptom management for all end-of-life patients.
- Pronounced patients and collaborated closely with funeral home personnel.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Educated families and patients regarding end-of-life process and care necessary to aid the patients and families through this difficult time.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
Edinburg, TX
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed patients at ICU and Step Down Units.
- Closely monitored patients closely while responding promptly to any changes in health status, including activation of rapid response or code blue teams.
- Performed wound care as necessary for all surgical patients
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease process, patient status and treatment plans.
- Implemented prevention care plans for all patients, including infection control procedures.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2013
Bachelor of Science - BSN
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ07.2008
Skills
- Fluent Spanish
- Experienced with electronic medical records
- Experienced in delivering telehealth services
- Proficient computer and typing skills
- Responsible, hard worker, team-oriented, compassionate, motivated and always willing to learn
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Texas since 2013.
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in New York since 2013.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Nebraska since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Virginia since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Ohio since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Florida since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Idaho since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Iowa since 2024.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Illinois since 2024.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Certification since 2013.
BLS Certified since 2010.
References
Christine Cavazos, FNP-BC (956) 874-8834
Alda Martinez, PA-C (956) 329-9441
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vesta Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
New York Independent Assessor - Medicaid Program
Provisions Health For Maximus Healthcare
11.2022 - 09.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medical Day and Night Clinic
02.2022 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyal Source Government Services
12.2015 - 02.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Arango & Peña Family Clinic
08.2015 - 06.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Health Services
12.2014 - 12.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rio Grande Valley Physicians
06.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Infinity Care Home Health
06.2013 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse - Case Manager
IPH Hospice Care
02.2011 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
10.2009 - 02.2011
Masters of Science in Nursing - Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas-Pan American
Bachelor of Science - BSN
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Montclair State University