YANAYSI CRUZ
Homestead,FL
Summary
Excellence-driven board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and 10+ years combined experience as an advanced practice provider and emergency medicine registered nurse (RN). Proven leader with the ability to motivate and inspire other staff members to provide exemplary levels of patient care. Outstanding communication skills with colleagues, patients, and families. Excels at collaborating with members of specialized medical teams and thrives on the fast-paced, continuously evolving nature of healthcare. Highly qualified and board certified ARNP driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ARNP
Amerihealth Company
Miami, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Registered Nurse
Broward College COVID
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Administer COVID-19 vaccinations and provide patient care as needed, under supervision of management team
- Prepare vaccinations, medication, and other healthcare products for patients
- Assist in preparing vaccine for administration Follow all infectious disease protocols and maintain standards set by current team onsite
- Prepare station for vaccinating process
- Monitor patients who receive COVID-19 vaccination for adverse events as needed
- Follow current guidelines, regulations, requirements and best practices on COVID-19 vaccinations and mitigation practices
- Educate patients about COVID-19 vaccination
- Validate patient ID and health history tracking for each vaccine dose
- Process vaccinations using computer software
- Label and record dosage information
- Monitor storage and inventory of vaccinations, medications, and supplies.
Registered Nurse
Amerihealth Home Care Agency, 8603 S
Pinecrest, FL
01.2018 - Current
- Director of Nursing (DON) with extensive experience, empathetic, strong leadership qualities, and good judge of character on developing conflict-resolution skills
- Provide direction, supervise and review all nursing personnel operations
- Hire and train new nursing staff members
- Develop short- and long-term goals
- Coordinate health services
- Oversee department budgets
- Manage patient’s data and medical records
- Maintain high standards of care
- Interact with doctors, patients, and family members
- Recognized for attendance and punctuality.
Registered Nurse
All Florida Home Health Services
Miami, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Provide care as home health nurse
- Supervise and assess vital changes in patient’s conditions by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results
- Provide care to patients on ventilator, tracheostomy, and feeding tubes
- Assess skin daily
- Administer approved medications and evaluate for adverse reactions
- Monitor blood glucose and insulin administration
- Start, maintain and discontinue IV’s as ordered
- Wound care
- Communicate with MD, NP, and PA accordingly
- Provide teaching to patient’s caregiver as needed
- Participate in interdisciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies, procedures, and adherence to safety procedures.
Registered Nurse
ALC Home Health
Doral, FL
01.2012 - Current
- Performing initial assessments on patients for the start of care
- Providing wound care
- Administering insulin injections
- Educating in regard to disease process as well as medications and properly documenting all nursing interventions
- Frequently much-admired for preserving the safety, respect and self-esteem of patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: APRN
FNU
Miami, FL06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital Nursing School
2015
Associate of Science - Nursing: Licensed
Mercy Hospital Nursing School
2013
Skills
- Data Entry
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- MS Office
- Self-Motivated
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ARNP
Amerihealth Company
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Broward College COVID
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Amerihealth Home Care Agency, 8603 S
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
All Florida Home Health Services
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
ALC Home Health
01.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing: APRN
FNU
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital Nursing School
Associate of Science - Nursing: Licensed
Mercy Hospital Nursing School
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