Zaida Larrasquitu
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brownsville Children's Clinic
Brownsville , Texas
2024.06 - Current
- Served as a mentor for new graduate nurses entering into Family Nurse Practitioner roles.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Conducted well-child checks, including growth and development assessments and guidance on nutrition and physical activity.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jose Perez Enriquez
Brownsville , TX
2022.06 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
REGISTERED NURSE OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Brownsville , TX
2016.09 - 2024.06
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
REGISTERED NURSE
South Texas Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville , TX
2019.03 - 2020.03
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
REGISTERED NURSE
Safe Haven Hospice
Brownsville , TX
2018.10 - 2019.01
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
12.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
06.2016
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication skills
- Quickly learn to navigate through new software
- Moderate sedation
- Peripheral Intravenous lines
- Physical assessments
- Lab result evaluation
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Treatment Plan Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Prescribing medications
- Pediatric Care
- Active Listening
- Strength training
- Meal Planning
- Self Motivation
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Client Coaching
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- ACLS
- BLS
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brownsville Children's Clinic
2024.06 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jose Perez Enriquez
2022.06 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
South Texas Rehabilitation Center
2019.03 - 2020.03
REGISTERED NURSE
Safe Haven Hospice
2018.10 - 2019.01
REGISTERED NURSE OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2016.09 - 2024.06
Master of Science (M.S.) Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
- Registered Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- ACLS
- BLS
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