Sophia Cabrera
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience conducting comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plan members. Expertise in chronic disease management, preventive care, risk adjustment documentation, HEDIS quality measures, gap closure initiatives, medication reconciliation, and member education. Proven ability to independently assess medically complex and geriatric populations in home, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient, and acute care settings. Strong knowledge of CMS guidelines, ICD-10 documentation requirements, evidence-based practice standards, and value-based care initiatives. Bilingual healthcare professional recognized for exceptional patient engagement, customer service, and autonomous clinical decision-making.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
UMC Orthopedic & Spine Institute
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with orthopedic trauma, including fractures and sports injuries, to enhance recovery experiences. Provided dedicated support for individuals with degenerative musculoskeletal conditions to improve health outcomes. Facilitated tailored assistance for post-operative orthopedic surgery patients to accelerate their recovery.
- Utilized advanced examination techniques to evaluate musculoskeletal conditions, facilitating targeted therapeutic interventions.
- Performed intra-articular steroid joint injections and treated musculoskeletal injuries, ensuring optimal care in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic.
- Performed detailed pre-operative assessments and communicated essential patient education to support successful surgical outcomes.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to establish customized post-operative care plans for enhanced patient recovery.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Perform comprehensive in-home health risk assessments for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plan members throughout Clark County.
- Conduct detailed history and physical examinations, medication reconciliation, review of systems, and chronic disease evaluations.
- Identify and document active medical conditions in compliance with CMS regulations, risk adjustment requirements, and health plan standards.
- Assess social determinants of health, functional status, fall risk, and barriers to care.
- Educate members regarding chronic disease management, preventive care, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Identify and address gaps in care through evidence-based recommendations and coordination with primary care providers.
- Recognize urgent and emergent conditions requiring escalation and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Complete accurate electronic documentation utilizing cloud-based platforms and secure health information systems.
- Maintain productivity, quality, and compliance metrics while delivering exceptional member satisfaction.
Post-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Altea Healthcare
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Manage medically complex adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care facilities.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, chronic disease management, and medication optimization.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and case management.
- Reduce avoidable hospital readmissions through proactive care planning and early intervention.
- Monitor rehabilitation progress and facilitate safe transitions of care.
- Manage patients with CHF, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, dementia, stroke recovery, and other chronic conditions.
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Safe Harbor Medical
Las Vegas
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered detailed assessments to accurately diagnose and oversee treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, addressing the needs of diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented educational programs aimed at empowering patients and families in health maintenance and chronic condition management.
Critical Care Registered Nurse: Trauma ICU
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted in providing care for polytrauma patients with unstable conditions requiring critical interventions such as following ACLS protocols. Supported intubation procedures and placement of central and arterial lines. Facilitated management of artificial airways and ventilators, along with extensive wound care. Participated in the monitoring of external ventricular drains and intracranial pressure management. Helped with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) while maintaining sedation goals through Sedline monitoring.
- Facilitated successful recovery of unstable post-operative patients after surgery. Achieved optimal hemodynamic management through diligent ongoing monitoring.
- Facilitated training and coaching of new employees in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Titrate high-risk advanced medications such as vasoactive drips, paralytics, sedatives, pain medications, TPN, and blood transfusions and monitored patient responses in high-acuity environments
- Managed administration and monitoring of high-risk advanced medications, including vasoactive drips and blood transfusions, to support patient stability in complex clinical environments.
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Supervisor
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversaw clinical operations by leading a team of 60 personnel and support staff, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Evaluated potential candidates for SICU/NCSU positions by leading interviews and advising on hiring decisions.
- Managed day-to-day operations and administrative tasks to ensure efficient unit functionality.
- Evaluated and adjusted workflows to maintain daily productivity within established budget limits.
- Facilitated efficient patient throughput and optimized staffing within critical care division operations.
- Spearheaded integration of Epic EHR system, optimizing workflows in SICU/NCSU.
- Provided critical nursing support as part of medical emergency response team (MERT) to enhance patient outcomes during emergencies.
- Conducted regular reviews of practices to align with AHA guidelines for CVA patients, promoting best practices in patient management.
- Developed comprehensive training programs and unit protocols to facilitate effective onboarding of new subspecialty post-operative microvascular surgical patients.
Critical Care RN: Surgical/Neuro ICU
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
07.2008 - 02.2017
- Provide care to high acuity surgical patients recovering from neurosurgical, microvascular, kidney transplant, general surgery operations, unstable CVA patients, and patients with sepsis, pneumonia, and respiratory failure using current evidence-based practices and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to critically ill patients in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, identifying changes and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and resources for recovery.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced critical care techniques and best practices.
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Roseman University
Henderson, NV12-2022
BSN - undefined
Roseman University
Henderson, NV03-2008
Skills
- Comprehensive In-Home Assessments
- Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
- CMS Documentation Compliance
- HEDIS Gap Closure, Risk adjustment
- Quality measures, Care gaps
- Chronic disease management
- Medication Reconciliation
- Preventive Healthcare & Health Promotion
- Care management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- ICD-10 Coding Knowledge
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
Certification
- AACN FNP-BC
- AANP FNP-C
- ONP-C
- CCRN
- TNCC
- ABLS
- ACLS/BLS
- NIHSS
- NV RN 58939
- NV APRN 864403
- Controlled Substances
- NPI
- DEA
Timeline
Post-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Altea Healthcare
06.2025 - 12.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
05.2024 - 03.2026
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
UMC Orthopedic & Spine Institute
07.2023 - Current
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Safe Harbor Medical
01.2023 - 07.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse: Trauma ICU
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
03.2019 - 07.2023
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Supervisor
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
02.2017 - 03.2019
Critical Care RN: Surgical/Neuro ICU
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
07.2008 - 02.2017
BSN - undefined
Roseman University
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Roseman University