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SOPHIA M FERGUSON

Dade,USA

Summary

NURSE PRACTITIONER - CLINICIAN - EDUCATOR - CONSULTANT. Consulted all new patients to practice. Fully leveraged and integrated skills and knowledge to command NP role in practice. Prioritizes ongoing practice education, autonomously interprets lab values and strategizes treatment therapies. Expert in diagnosis, treatment, and documentation to highest specificity.

Diligent NP with solid background in patient care and medical treatments. Proven track record of providing comprehensive healthcare, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

WellSpring Preservation Medical Vacation Boutique & Spa, LLC
12.2017 - Current
  • Limited Primary Care Mgmt
  • Services, Post Hospital discharge mgmt., ongoing chronic care mgmt
  • & Medication reconciliation
  • Home Health coordination of Medical services in the home
  • Oversight to 5 in office employees
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.

APRN - AGACNP

Visiting Physicians Association
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

APRN - AGACNP

Acuity International \ Formerly CHS
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

AGACNP- Sub Investigator

Palm Beach Research Group
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless execution of clinical trials.
  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously reviewing and updating medical histories.
  • Improved communication between research team members by organizing regular meetings and providing clear updates on project status.
  • Ensured timely completion of case report forms, contributing to overall trial progress.
  • Streamlined study procedures for increased efficiency and data accuracy through diligent protocol adherence.
  • Coordinated closely with pharmacists to manage investigational product inventory and dispensing procedures, ensuring proper adherence to trial protocols.
  • Conducted informed consent discussions, clearly explaining study procedures and expectations to potential participants.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of clinical trials by consistently meeting enrollment goals.
  • Expedited study closeout processes by efficiently completing final reports and submitting required documentation.

Education

Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology & Adult Acute Care Specialty

Barry University
Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science - Journalism Mass Communications

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Telehealth proficiency
  • Acute care expertise
  • Home healthcare
  • Geriatric care
  • Precepting
  • Healthcare management

Accomplishments

Mission Medical team volunteer

  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved emergent medical issues which led to desired outcomes .

Fieldreporterinternship

2009, CBS4, Miami, FL, Conducted inner city evaluation & surveillance of public officials’ effectiveness or otherwise in the community, specifically within the underserved population. Prepared and received professional first-hand instructions on constructing news packages for prime-time broadcasting.

Certificationslicensesaffiliations

  • American Heart Association Certifications: BL& ACLS
  • AGACNP-BC / ARNP-3136792
  • DEA#MF5969627
  • American Academy of Critical Care Nurses / CCRN
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners AANP
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses AACN
  • Gerontological Advanced Practice Association GAPNA

Awardsprofessionaldevelopment

  • Academic Honor Society, Lifetime Membership
  • Delta Epsilon Iota, Inducted September 16, 2013
  • ICU Schmooze, 2008, Editor-at-large of a monthly interdepartmental Publication

Clinicalrotationscompleted

  • Infectious Disease Medicine, Baptist Health Systems, Dr. Jorge Murillo, Miami, FL
  • Nephrology/Internal Medicine, Mercy Hospital, Dr. Hassan Ali, Miami, FL
  • Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine, Baptist Health Systems, Dr. Wentworth Jarrett
  • Pulmonary Med., Barry University, Kendall Regional M.C., Delia Leal, PhD, ACNP-BC, CCRN
  • Pulmonary Medicine/Intensivist, Jackson Health Systems, Dr. James Krainson, Miami, FL

Certification

  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP-BC American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

APRN - AGACNP

Visiting Physicians Association
11.2022 - 04.2024

APRN - AGACNP

Acuity International \ Formerly CHS
10.2021 - 03.2023

AGACNP- Sub Investigator

Palm Beach Research Group
01.2021 - 10.2021

Nurse Practitioner

WellSpring Preservation Medical Vacation Boutique & Spa, LLC
12.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Journalism Mass Communications

Florida International University
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner AGACNP-BC American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology & Adult Acute Care Specialty

Barry University
SOPHIA M FERGUSON