Vanessa Arroyo, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Summary
Knowledgeable acute care nurse practitioner with robust background in advanced nursing practices and patient care. Proven success in managing diverse patient populations and improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated ability in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN Transplant Hepatology
Tampa General Medical Group
Tampa, FLorida
05.2021 - Current
- Inpatient care of adults with complex liver disease
- Inpatient care of liver transplant recipients including monitoring of immunosuppression
- Evaluate patients for liver transplantation including coordination of testing, obtaining and reviewing records and risk stratifying based on results of diagnostic testing, social risk factors, and comorbid conditions
- Participate in Liver Transplant Multidisciplinary Review Board, Multidisciplinary Rounding, Transplant Institute Town Halls, and Transplant Institute Grand Rounds
- Responsible for precepting and onboarding new hire APRNs
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes in transplant hepatology.
- Led comprehensive patient assessments for liver transplant candidates, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
Critical Care Nurse, Medical ICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Charge nurse and nurse preceptor of an 18-bed adult medical intensive care unit
- Level IV critical care nurse responsible for the most complex/critically ill patients including: monitoring various modes of mechanical ventilation, monitoring and titration of sedatives and neuromuscular blockades, titration of various inotropes and vasopressors, CRRT/CVVHD management, monitoring of Minnesota tube/large bore esophageal/gastrointestinal hemorrhage devices, monitoring/troubleshooting various hemodynamic monitoring devices (continuous arterial blood pressure, continuous cardiac output including PA catheter management) and consistent communication with care team regarding any change in patient status
- Common MICU patient populations: Pulmonary [ARDS, COPD, ILD, pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension], gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure including hepatorenal syndrome, neoplastic diseases [leukemia, lymphoma], renal failure, and various stages of shock and multiorgan system failure
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Charge nurse and nurse preceptor of a 31-bed adult cardiac telemetry unit
- Provided high quality nursing care to cardiac patients with, acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, and new-onset atrial fibrillation, among others. Main responsibilities included monitoring antiarrhythmic/inotropic infusions, post-heart catheterization care and ICD management
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes to ensure timely interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2011
Skills
- Always punctual with a proven record of attendance
- Excellent communicator that is receptive to constructive criticism
- Receptive learner who seeks opportunity and challenges
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Astute Clinical judgment
- Manages patient information in a professional, confidential, and timely manner
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Liver Disease
Certification
- Florida Department of Health, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, License #:APRN11011321, NPI #: 1477144913
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Certification #: 2020117045
- Florida Department of Health, Registered Nurse, License #: RN9355693
Timeline
APRN Transplant Hepatology
Tampa General Medical Group
05.2021 - Current
Critical Care Nurse, Medical ICU
Tampa General Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Tampa General Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
University of South Florida
PRESENTATIONS
- Tampa General Hospital, Hospital-wide CE Presentation: PICS in the Geriatric ICU patient- 2019
- Tampa General Hospital, MICU Education Block: ABG interpretation- 2021
- Tampa General Hospital, MICU Education Block: ARDS: Care and Management- 2021
- Tampa General Hospital, MICU Education Block: Hepatology and Liver Transplant- 2022, 2024
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Professional Advancement Model (PAM) Committee Member (4/2024- Present)
- TGH Advanced Practice Council Member (3/2021-Present)
- COVID-19 Resource Nurse (8/2021-Present)
- Medical ICU Shared Governance Committee Member (3/2020-5/2021)
- Tampa General Hospital, Palliative Care Resource Nurse (2/2017-5/2021)
- Tampa General Hospital, Unit Discharge Nurse Navigator (1/2017-5/2021)
- Tampa General Hospital, Clinical Ladder Level IV (8/2015- 2/2016)
- Facilitator for Tampa General Nurse Residency Program (1/2015- 5/2018)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Nominee for APRN Preceptor of the Year (2024, 2025)
- MICU Employee of the Month (5/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019)
- Medical Staff Scholarship (5/2019, 10/2020)
- Excellence in Nursing nomination (5/2017)
- Daisy Award Nominee (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)