DARIO J. GARCIA, MSN, NP-C
***** ****** ***** ***. # ***, Tampa, FL 33625 (C) 813-***-**** ac0rf7@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary and Skills
Highly qualified board-certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and their families.
A trusted, patient focused health care provider, with 10 years of experience working in both national and international health care systems.
Patient advocate with good clinical judgment, who strives to achieve best possible outcomes for his patients.
Driven practitioner equipped with critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
Proactive at educating patients and their families on preventative wellness, disease treatment processes,
and best practices.
Armed with excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative aptitudes in coordinating with
healthcare professionals to consistently deliver exceptional patient care.
Well versed in all elements of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery.
Able to perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician, Lead Tech-Sterile Processing Department 08/2007 to 07/2013
St Joseph Hospital, Baycare – 3001 W Doctor M. L. K. Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Preparing surgical cases.
Surgical emergency response team.
Surgical instruments' care and sterilization process.
Supervising the team's work.
MD-Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist -"Abel Santamaria" Hospital, Cuba 08/1999 to 01/2006
Medical and surgical care for patients with orthopedic conditions.
Support the nursing staff in the care of patients.
Education
Master of Science: MSN, Adult-Gerontology NP-C 2016
Florida International University - Miami, FL 33199
Bachelor of Science: BSN 2015
Florida International University - Miami, FL 33199
M.D.: Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist - "Abel Santamaría" Hospital, Cuba 1999
M.D.: Medical Degree - Higher Institute of Medical Sciences - Pinar del Rio, Cuba 1995
Certifications / Affiliations
Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), license number: ARNP 9407361
Registered Nurse in Florida, since 2015
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), since 2008
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), since 2008
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), since 2006. Certification Number: 06-236
American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP), Florida Nurse Association (FNA)