Tricia Lawrence
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly skilled health care provider with 20 years of combined experience as an Advance Nurse Practitioner and an emergency medicine registered nurse providing high standards of culturally competent care, for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Nursing Faculty
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
Miami, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Teach undergraduate courses in Nursing Leadership and Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Develop and implement engaging and evidence-based learning activities, assessments and simulations
- Supervise and evaluate students’ clinical performance and provide constructive feedback
- Mentor and advise students on academic and professional development and provide academic support
- Participate in faculty committees, curriculum review and revision, and accreditation activities
- Conduct and disseminate scholarly research on nursing education and practice.
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida
Coral Gables, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Assessment and treatment of patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary nodules, pneumonia, pleural effusions, pulmonary embolus, and other lung diseases
- Assessment and interpreting blood chemistry, cultures, ABGs, and pulmonary function tests to determine accurate treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription
- Evaluating sleep studies, diagnosing sleep apneas, and educating patients on Bi-PAP, & C-PAP, as well as other medical respiratory devices
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress, recommending adjustments and modifications
- Ability to discuss smoking cessation techniques, to promote compliance and approve outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health, ER
Coral Gables, FL
02.2008 - 05.2023
- Assessment and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions
- Assisting physician in suturing, foreign body removal, nosebleed management, woman’s health, casting, and splinting, while ensuring the delivery of optimal care
- Assist in special procedures such as chest tube insertion, CVP placement and limb reduction under moderate sedation
- Provide accurate assessment and documentation of data related to patients' care including results review, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Collaborate with doctors on the inputting of order entry of admission orders to expedite patients transfer to the floors.
Registered Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital, Telemetry
Hialeah, FL
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Manage patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Science- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
Barry University
Miami, FL01.2022
Master of Science- Nursing Leadership -
Western Governors University
Miami, FL01.2019
Bachelor of Science- Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2016
Associates of Arts- Pre-Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient/family focused
- Proficient EMR order entry and dictation
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Adept in coding and billing practices
- Diagnostic screening and interpretation
- High level of autonomy
- Adept at prioritizing/managing patient care
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Patient and family education
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Student Evaluation
- Teaching strategies
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Curriculum Planning
Professional Presentation
- Transforming the Preceptoring Experience, 02/2019, 11th Annual Conference Preceptoring from the Heart: A Day in the Life of a Preceptor, Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida
- The Pivotal Power of Preceptorship, 02/2020, 12th Annual Conference Preceptoring from the Heart: The Power of You, Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida
Professional Leadership
- Chair – Council for Preceptor Nurse Practice (CPNP), 2019, 2021
- Charge Nurse – Emergency Department Charge Nurse, 2019, 2023
Professional Association
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), 2017
Timeline
Undergraduate Nursing Faculty
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
11.2023 - Current
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health, ER
02.2008 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital, Telemetry
03.2004 - 12.2006
Master of Science- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
Barry University
Master of Science- Nursing Leadership -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science- Nursing -
Miami Dade College
Associates of Arts- Pre-Nursing -
Miami Dade College