Yalien Suarez APRN

Delivered expert inpatient care, maintaining high standards by following established protocols with physicians, including medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, and mentoring new healthcare team members.

• Perform a patient assessment to include medical history and physical exam and develop an appropriate plan of care in the direct management of patients with acute and chronic illness.
• Delivered direct patient care alongside specific physicians for a designated group of patients.
• Collaborated in emergency, obstetrics, surgery, and orthopedic departments to improve patient care outcomes.
• Coordinated with staff, administration, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive quality care across the continuum.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and technological advances into the scope of practice.
• Participate in collection of research data, quality improvement, discharge planning and coordination of care within the area of practice.
• Provide EMR training to physicians

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments in fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Prescribed medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care delivery.
• Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies to promote wellness.
• Analyzes reports and findings of test and examinations, and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage, among other physicals.
• Refers patients with more serious conditions to specialists or other healthcare facilities for more intensive care.
• Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses.
• Ordered diagnostic tests including X-rays and lab work to aid in diagnosis of illness or injury.
• Coordinated follow-up appointments with specialists when necessary.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
• Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
• Supervised nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and fostering teamwork.
• Ensured completion of all patient care tasks before concluding workday.
• Keeps up to date with medical developments, and new drug treatments and medications.
• Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
• Supports the vision and philosophy of Baptist Urgent Cares by compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Provided comprehensive patient assessments to determine healthcare needs.
• Managed acute illnesses and minor injuries with evidence-based practices.
• Orders or administer tests, x-rays, electrocardiogram and other diagnostic procedures, accordingly to the nature of the patient’s illness or urgent needs.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Reviews patients’’ records to get patients medical history. Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage, among other physicals.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by advising on health improvements and encouraging follow-up visits.
• Refers patients with more serious conditions to specialists or other healthcare facilities for more intensive care.
• Collaborated with staff to uphold quality clinical standards and cost-effectiveness, incorporating feedback from CMO on clinical performance and treatment quality.
• Exercise diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Keeps up to date with medical developments, and new drug treatments and medications.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
• Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses.

• Reviews E-Clinicals (EMR) patient’s records to get patients medical history. Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
• Refers patients with more serious conditions to specialists or other healthcare facilities for more intensive care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care delivery.
• Supervised nursing staff, fostering clinical skill development and enhancing teamwork in patient care.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments in fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans, addressing unique health needs of diverse patient populations.
• Managed acute illnesses and minor injuries with evidence-based practices.
• Coordinated follow-up appointments with specialists.
• Ordered diagnostic tests including X-rays and lab work to aid in diagnosis.
• Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
• Completed the required training and testing concerning the Federal physical qualifications and standards for truck and bus driver and possesses the necessary knowledge and professional credentials to perform physical qualification examinations for commercial motor vehicle drivers in accordance With the Federal motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49).

Provided dermatology services including Mohs surgery and cosmetic treatments.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat common dermatological disorders such as psoriasis, dermatitis, or eczema and dermatological infections such as those caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria.
• Perform dermatology procedures such as cryo-surgery to actinic keratosis, verruca vulgaris, shave biopsy, simple wound closure, and punch biopsy.
• Diagnose and treat numerous dermatology problems such as acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis contact dermatitis, tinea pedis/cruiz/corpis, onychomycosis, photo damaged skin, actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis amongst others.
• Performed in-office procedures, including dermal shave, punch biopsy, excision, cryotherapy, and phototherapy for various skin conditions, ensuring effective treatment and patient management.
• Assisted in complicated dermatologic surgeries and performed simple closures to ensure patient safety and care.
• Render medical care in a fast-paced dermatology practice specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology.
• Facilitated patient education, executed diagnoses, designed treatment plans, and coordinated follow-up care for enhanced patient outcomes.
• Successfully diagnose and create management plans for a variety of skin conditions, including acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, keloid, lichen planus, seborrhea, sarcoidosis, alopecia, actinic keratosis, and all types of skin cancer.

Delivered patient-family-centered care in culturally competent manner, utilizing evidence-based standards to ensure quality, safety, and service across all age groups in unit population.

• Responded quickly and accurately to changes in patient conditions and treatment responses.
• Communicated with physicians regarding changes in patient clinical conditions, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptomatology.
• Delivery of quality care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation/re-assessment.
• Direct and indirect patient care in the critical care setting.
• Demonstrates the following core competencies and behaviors: nursing process, technical skills, communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, flexibility, organizational skills, accountability and leadership.
• Provided care in intensive care unit setting

Interviewed clients, obtained and recorded health histories, performed physical and developmental assessments, ordered diagnostic tests, diagnosed health problems, managed client healthcare, provided health teaching and counseling, initiated referrals, and maintained health records to ensure comprehensive care.

• Initiate treatment includes Otitis media and external, conjunctivitis, Upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, kidney stones, chronic back pain, sprains (ankle, knee, etc.), Diabetic foot ulcers, and toothache.
• Sutured simple and complex lacerations to facilitate proper healing without requiring ligament or tendon repair.
• Incision and drainage of abscesses.
• Performed ingrown toenail removal procedure to alleviate patient discomfort and restore mobility.
• Performed local anesthesia and regional digital blocks, arterial blood gas interpretation, and bladder catheterization.
• Worked in emergency department, providing urgent care and support to patients.

Delivers advanced professional nursing care to adult with potential life-threatening illness in collaboration with medical staff.

• Performed comprehensive nursing assessments, adapting care plans based on patient evaluations to optimize outcomes.
• Monitored and supported patients in stepdown unit, enhancing recovery outcomes.
• Implemented infection control measures, safeguarding patient safety and minimizing infection risks.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work in a stressful fast-paced environment.
• Exhibited professional and supportive attitudes towards patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.

Monitored patient vital signs in telemetry unit.

• Provision of direct and indirect patient care in the Telemetry Unit.
• Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
• Delivered quality care through nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Able to perform quickly and acutely to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical care interventions.
• Managed intravenous therapy by initiating IV starts, changing IV lines, and discontinuing therapy per physician orders.
• Initiated appropriate action during code blue situations.
• Participated in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide orientation and training as preceptor to new graduate nurses.