Vanessa Faria
Miami
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with more than eight years of advanced practice experience in advanced heart failure, cardiology, trauma, critical care, transplant, and general surgery. Passionate about educating future nurses and advanced practice providers through clinical instruction, mentorship, evidence-based practice, and student engagement. Experienced presenting complex patient cases, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing constructive feedback to learners. Committed to integrating artificial intelligence tools into healthcare education to improve learning, clinical reasoning, and workplace readiness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner
Jackson Medical Group
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Managed chronic disease management programs to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management strategies.
- Lead multidisciplinary management of patients with advanced heart failure in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Educate patients, caregivers, nurses, and providers on evidence-based heart failure management and advanced therapies.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nursing, and case management to optimize transitions of care and improve outcomes.
- Support quality initiatives focused on reducing readmissions through optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).
Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Administer comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and treatment protocols.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, enhancing health literacy.
- Perform advanced diagnostic procedures, ensuring accuracy in patient evaluations and treatments.
- Manage complex cardiovascular patients while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide clinical education regarding diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management.
Nurse Practitioner – Cardiovascular ICU
Holy Cross Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and developed personalized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and ensure continuity of services.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to promote health outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurse practitioners and provided clinical guidance to enhance team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve clinical practices and optimize patient safety measures.
- Manage complex cardiovascular patients while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide clinical education regarding diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management.
Nurse Practitioner – Trauma/Critical Care
Prager, Simon & Associates
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery processes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive care, and treatment options.
- Serve as a clinical resource during high-acuity emergencies and mentor staff in evidence-based critical care practices.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, and discharge planning.
Nurse Practitioner – Adult Kidney Transplant
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse Practitioner – General Surgery
Baptist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse – ICU
University of Miami Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2016
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Miami
12.2018
Master of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Miami
01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Barry University
01.2011
Skills
- Clinical Instruction and Student Mentorship
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Curriculum Support and Classroom Facilitation
- Student Assessment and Developmental Feedback
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient and Staff Education
- Simulation and Case-Based Learning
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Florida Nurses Association
Certification
- Florida APRN – AGACNP-BC
- DEA Registration
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS, ENLS
Teaching & Leadership Experience
- Educate patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams using evidence-based practice.
- Present complex patient cases during multidisciplinary rounds to support collaborative clinical decision-making.
- Mentor nurses and advanced practice providers in clinical reasoning and patient management.
- Provide individualized coaching and feedback to learners in high-acuity clinical settings.
- Support orientation and professional development of new clinicians.
- Utilize AI tools to develop educational materials, summarize current literature, generate case studies, and demonstrate responsible AI use in healthcare.
Timeline
Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner
Jackson Medical Group
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner – Cardiovascular ICU
Holy Cross Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner – Trauma/Critical Care
Prager, Simon & Associates
01.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner – Adult Kidney Transplant
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse Practitioner – General Surgery
Baptist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse – ICU
University of Miami Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Barry University
Master of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Miami
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Miami