Sonia Meza
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with experience as an advanced practice nurse and a background as a registered nurse, known for high productivity and efficiency in patient care delivery. Possessing a strong foundation in clinical care and patient advocacy, I have honed my skills in assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating resources to optimize health outcomes. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APP Clinical Reviewer
Tapestry Health
08.2024 - Current
- Multi-state licensed Nurse Practitioner, consulting services.
- Perform an in-depth analysis, identify discrepancies in data and/or algorithm output, and identify potential gaps in care to complete the review on RPM data.
- Offer input on improving care plans, medication management, and pertinent medical history.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Molina Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Provide general medical care to various and specific patient levels—adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics—via face-to-face in-person visits or perform face-to-face synchronous video communications using a Telehealth platform.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations, including history and physical exams, for risk adjustment and other regulatory assessments to ensure HEDIS data and reports are accurate, including investigation, auditing, and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines through meticulous monitoring of operational practices.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Address both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and be able to ascertain medical urgency.
- Order pertinent diagnostic laboratory testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptom(s).
- Provides care coordination and preventative care services for geographical, as well as virtual, targets who are stratified by risk.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Loyal Source Government Contract
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide direct care to patients; obtain medical histories on patients and completes necessary paperwork for full intake.
- Evaluate and provide care to patients per ROS/ PE, with medical follow-up, on sick call, or who are walk-ins.
- Provides emergency and First Aid treatment within Scope of Work until care is transferred to a local healthcare system as appropriate.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
National Interventional Radiology Partners
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Provide quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, and other identified needs.
- Diagnose and treat identified cardiovascular diseases.
- Maintain independent outpatient clinics under supervision from a faculty physician.
- Review of patient labs, telephone encounters and documents under the supervision of the physician.
- Assesses health status by performing the medical/cardiac history and physical examinations, preoperative and postoperative visits in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Provide detailed education on the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.
- Report and document patient assessments and care in EHR system.
- Have knowledge of pharmacological agents used in treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Collaborated with Proceduralists and associated professionals to put together and manage treatment interventions.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
The Children's Doctor- Dr. Timothy Thurber
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide care to children from birth through young adult with an in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care including well childcare and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Review physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers.
- Reviewed lab test results.
NURSE EDUCATOR
Pediatric Home Health - Epic Health Services
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Provide direct education to nursing staff on the care and management of tracheostomy tubes, and ventilator equipment.
- Educate staff on policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, productivity, and quality of care.
- Re-educate nursing staff on updates regarding procedures for the care of tracheostomy, ventilator equipment, and supplies.
- Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
- Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff, and provided educational opportunities to promote the development of staff members.
- Developed curriculum and competency tools by evaluating the educational needs of trainees, and researching trends in clinical instruction.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL10.2018
Master of Science - Nursing: Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL08.2014
Skills
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Multi-state licensure/compact
- Family health
- Diabetes and nutrition
- Nurse educator
- Experienced preceptor
- Chronic disease management
- CMS/HCC model experience
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Care plan development
- Telehealth proficiency
- Home healthcare experience
- Clinical collaboration
- HEDIS compliance
- EHR documentation
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Chamberlain Alumni Association, 11/01/16, Present
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Association, 01/01/19, Present
- American Nurses Association & Texas Nurses Association, 04601871
Certification
• Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), F12180075, 12/04/18, 12/03/28
• Prescription Authorization, Texas Board of Nursing, #28872
• NPI, #1184189185
• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Texas Board of Nursing, AP140119, 01/04/19, 02/28/26
• Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing, #801726, 06/09/11, 02/29/26
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 05/31/27
• Prescription Authorization, Texas Board of Nursing, #28872
• NPI, #1184189185
• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Texas Board of Nursing, AP140119, 01/04/19, 02/28/26
• Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing, #801726, 06/09/11, 02/29/26
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 05/31/27
Licensures
- Registered Nurse, Washington, RN61292316, 02/19/26
- APRN, Washington, AP61292317, 02/19/27
- Registered Nurse / APRN, Michigan, 4704388601, 04/13/26
- Registered Nurse / Certified NP, Massachusetts, RN2361917, 02/19/26
- Registered Nurse, California, 95375690, 04/11/24, 03/31/26
- APRN, California, 95030178, 05/20/24, 05/31/26
- RN/APRN Florida APRN11041972, Issued: 08/29/2025; Exp 04/30/2027
Timeline
APP Clinical Reviewer
Tapestry Health
08.2024 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Molina Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2024
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Loyal Source Government Contract
04.2020 - 08.2021
NURSE PRACTITIONER
National Interventional Radiology Partners
03.2019 - 03.2021
NURSE PRACTITIONER
The Children's Doctor- Dr. Timothy Thurber
01.2018 - 06.2019
NURSE EDUCATOR
Pediatric Home Health - Epic Health Services
08.2017 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing: Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University