Zenaida Malpaya

Compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Committed to providing high-quality patient care and fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families.

• Nurse Practitioner, AGACNP
• Authorization to Prescribe
• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS for Healthcare Providers

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Associate Member, 01/2019, present
• Hepatology Associates Special Interest Group, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Member, 01/2019, present
• Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, Member, 01/2017, present
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member, 01/2014, present

• Routinely educated and checked off nurses on advanced nursing skills including: removing central line, accessing tunneled dialysis catheters and initiating and maintaining continuous bladder irrigation.
• In-service education: peritoneal dialysis and proper blood culture collection., 01/2015, 12/2018
• In-service education: new central line kits., 01/2018, 12/2018
• In-service education: use of curos cap for infection prevention., 01/2018, 12/2018
• In-service education: proper use of gait belt for fall prevention., 01/2017, 12/2017
• Patient and caregiver liver transplant support education seminars.
• Patient and caregiver renal transplant support education seminars.

• Industry-sponsored trial to confirm efficacy and safety of Terlipressin in Hepatorenal Syndrome, unit staff lead.
• Investigator initiated trial to assess efficacy of N-acetylcysteine in patients with Acute Liver Failure, unit staff lead.
• Pilot study: Hand-off communication to ensure continuity and safety of patient care.

• Transplant Surgery, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Richmond, VA, 90, Collaborated with preceptor in developing plans of care., Presented patient data and plan of care to attending physicians during daily interdisciplinary rounds., Reviewed clinical evidence to support best practice guidelines., Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to streamline patient care and facilitate timely discharge.
• Internal Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 135, Independently collected data, evaluated, and developed plans of care for complex patients., Presented patient data and plan of care to attending physicians during daily interdisciplinary rounds., Coordinated with specialty and consulting services to provide excellent patient care., Educated patients about their disease states, hospital course, and health promotion.
• Cardiology, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 180, Independently evaluated patients with multiple presentations and comorbidities., Educated patients about their disease states, hospital course, and health promotion., Coordinated with specialty and consulting services to provide excellent patient care., Developed plans of care and collaborated with preceptor to implement plan of care., Reviewed clinical evidence to support best practice guidelines.
• Gastroenterology, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 135, Obtained history and physical, performed patient examinations, ordered and reviewed tests and lab results in collaboration with preceptor to formulate diagnoses and prescribed treatment in an outpatient setting and pre-and post GI procedure lower and upper endoscopy., Presented patient data and plan of care to attending physicians during daily interdisciplinary rounds.

• NP/PA Fellowship, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, 2019
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society VCU Chapter, 2018
• Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society VCU Chapter, 2017
• Fall Prevention Champion, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, 2017
• Star Safety Award, VCU Medical Center, 2017
• The Daisy Award, Hume-Lee Transplant, VCU Medical Center, 2017

• Charge Nurse, 03/2009, 02/2019, Supervised, collaborated, and provided educational support to unit nursing staff while maintaining a high level of patient care., Adjusted nursing assignment, optimized unit resources, reported changing needs and outcomes to nursing and administrative leadership.
• Unit Nurse Preceptor, 03/2009, 02/2019, Provided novice and experienced RNs valuable teaching and learning experiences., Role model of safe patient care using evidence-based practice., Precepted RNs into becoming charge nurses.
• Quality Assurance Process Improvement Committee, Auditor-pain assessment and management, 2016., Auditor-blood transfusion, 2014.
• Infection Prevention Committee, 01/2013, 12/2013
• Transforming Care at the Bedside Committee, 01/2013, 12/2013
• Teletracking Super User, 01/2012, 12/2012
• Alaris Pump Super User, 01/2006, 12/2006