Tamires Matias
Boynton Beach
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with broad experience in acute care, oncology, and pathology settings. Currently advancing expertise as a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner student, with strong foundations in patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Adept in practice management, patient advocacy, and streamlining workflows to optimize quality of care. Fluent in multiple languages, skilled in patient and family education, and committed to building long-term provider-patient relationships—an essential driver of revenue in concierge and independent practice models.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
Bethesda West Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plan for patients in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Monitor patient conditions and document changes accurately, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and standards.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and post-discharge care to promote optimal outcomes.
- Implement infection control measures and safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Monitor post-operative patients, assessing vital signs, surgical sites, and pain levels, to identify and address any complications promptly
- Perform comprehensive NIHSS assessments for early detection of stroke symptoms and continuous monitoring of neurological status.
- Collaborate with neurology, radiology, and emergency teams to coordinate care and facilitate quick response for acute stroke interventions.
- Educate patients and families on stroke prevention, lifestyle modifications, and post-stroke care to support recovery and reduce recurrence risk.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in accordance with facility standards and stroke registry requirements
Medical Assistant
Florida Cancer Specialist
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assess patient’s vital signs
- Collect and process of blood and urine sample
- Assist the physician with routine exams and small procedures
Histo-Technician
Boca-Delray Pathology Lab
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Labeling and logging of specimens
- Fixation, processing, microtomy, staining of slides
- Immunohistochemistry and molecular biology of histology (moderate)
Nurse Assistant / Phlebotomist
Mission Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Assess patient’s vital signs
- Help with the collection of the patient’s medical history
- Assist nurse and Physician’s Assistant with routine exams
- Prepare patients for blood and urine tests
- Collect and process blood and urine samples
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family NP
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL08.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL12.2021
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2019
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication administration
- Care Planning and Implementation
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Health literacy training
- Effective communication skills
- Patient support and advocacy
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Skilled in managing postoperative neurosurgery recovery
- Postoperative orthopedic care
- Evidence-based evaluation
- Patient education and counseling
Affiliations
- Nurse Practitioner Association of West Palm Beach
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- BLS & ACLS – American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Basics of Contract Law
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- EHR – Cerner, Soarian, Tebra, Athena
- Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish (Moderate)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Register Nurse
Bethesda West Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Florida Cancer Specialist
01.2020 - 06.2020
Histo-Technician
Boca-Delray Pathology Lab
10.2017 - 05.2019
Nurse Assistant / Phlebotomist
Mission Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family NP
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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