ALMA A. LOZANO MERCADO

Eagle Pass, TX***** 210-***-**** ad4jw0@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate bilingual Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient’s medical history, preliminary diagnostic testing (i.e. labs, X-rays, scans, and ultrasounds) to diagnose and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Experience with EMRs specifically Athena, Kareo, and Epic.

WORK HISTORY

Family Nurse Practitioner, 05/2022 - Current

Santana Family Care – Eagle Pass, TX

• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

• Order and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

• Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

• Provide preventive care such as over 10 years old well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.

• Perform patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

• Monitor patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.

• Educate and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc and complications.

• Coordinate referrals for specialty services and additional care.

• Utilize evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.

• Help patients manage acute and chronic pain.

• Asses and treated STDs in both males and females.

• Attend continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.

• Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.

• Assist in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.

• Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Monitor patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.

• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.

• Prescribe medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.

• Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.

• Inform patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.

• Facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

• Provide patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.

• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.

• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.

• Conduct screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.

• Perform minor surgical procedures, i.e suturing, abscess drainage.

• Discuss care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

• Record patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.

• Educate patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.

• Administer immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Experience on IDC-10 Coding

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 06/2017 - 05/2022 University Health System – San Antonio, TX

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

• Supported management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post-discharge needs.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, 05/2022 at University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Nursing, 05/2017 at University of Arizona, Tucson, Az Associate of Arts: Art, 05/2017 at Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ. Cochise College - Sierra Vista, AZ.

SKILLS

• Preventive Care

• Electronic Health Records Systems

• Acute and Chronic Health Issues

• Ensuring Patients Comfort

• Interpreting Laboratory Results

• Medication Administration

• Written Communication

• Electronic Medical Record

• IDC-10 coding

• Physical Assessment

• Health and Wellness Education

• Medication Side Effect Knowledge

• Health Promotion

• HIPAA Guidelines

• Medical History

• Primary Care

• Medical Charting

• Diagnostic Screenings

• Patient Assessments

• Healthcare Management

• Excellent Oral Communication

• Treatment Plan Development

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Family Education

• Geriatric Treatment

• Patient-Centered Care

• Patient Observation

• Prescribe Medication

• Compliance Reporting Expertise

• Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments

• STD Counseling

• Laceration Repair

• BHRT (pellets)

• Medical History Review

• Preparing Treatment Plans

• Some cosmetic procedures (Morpheus 8, facials)

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified in Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Certified in Morpheus 8 treatment.

• Certified Micro-channeling

• BSL

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Native or Bilingual

Italian

Elementary

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