Valerie Juarez
Doral,FL
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience providing acute care, bone marrow transplant care, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Cerner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner
University of Florida Shands Cancer Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Perform bedside procedures such as lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and Ommaya reservoir access
- Management of patients both on the inpatient unit and outpatient clinic
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Care for patients requiring a bone marrow transplant, CAR-T cell therapy, and cytotoxic cell infusion therapy
- Administer high-dose chemotherapy and immunotherapy to bone marrow transplant patient and hematology oncology patients
- Managed patients requiring frequent blood, platelets, and cryoprecipitate transfusions
- Completion of critical care academy to manage critically ill bone marrow transplant patients requiring ICU level of care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN: 4 MCVI
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Care for telemetry patients with acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, endocarditis, new onset of arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, and valvular disorders involving stenosis and regurgitation
- Recognize abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation & knowledge of appropriate treatment
- Managed patients receiving medication drips to include, Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Dobutamine.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Scholar Nurse Partner
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Assists with the admission procedure and assessment of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse Preceptor
- Reports to RN Preceptor patients’ general appearance, signs and symptoms of physical distress.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing -
Barry University
Miami, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nova Southeastern University
Miami, FL05.2017
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2014
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced physical examination
- Bone marrow transplant care
- Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Critical care & Progressive care
- Fluent in Spanish
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Oncology Knowledge
- Proceduralist
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License #APRN11026342
- Registered Nurse, Florida (RN) License#9466013, 04/2023
- US Drug Enforcement Administration License Expires 12/31/2025
- Chemotherapy Provider, Oncology Nurse Society, 02/2026
- Cardiac- Vascular Nurse Certification, ANCC Certification # 2022089837, 09/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 03/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/2025
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society: Since 2020
Timeline
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner
University of Florida Shands Cancer Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
01.2020 - 11.2023
RN: 4 MCVI
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2017 - 01.2020
Scholar Nurse Partner
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
08.2014 - 11.2016
Masters of Science in Nursing -
Barry University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License #APRN11026342
- Registered Nurse, Florida (RN) License#9466013, 04/2023
- US Drug Enforcement Administration License Expires 12/31/2025
- Chemotherapy Provider, Oncology Nurse Society, 02/2026
- Cardiac- Vascular Nurse Certification, ANCC Certification # 2022089837, 09/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 03/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/2025
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