Nurse Practitioner Medical

SUMMARY

RN and Nurse Practitioner with ** years in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Excels at assessments and the development and implementation of care plans. Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team.

SKILLS

American Academy of Nurse

Practitioners member

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Geriatric treatment

Experienced preceptor

Medication administration expert

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Diagnostic tools experience

Successful treatment of acute and chronic

conditions.

Strong medical ethic

Computerized charting Specialist OR and ER

experience.

Colostomy care familiarity

Body mechanics knowledge

Medical clinical procedures comprehension.

Wound care specialist

Urgent care setting experienceSTD care and

counseling

Bilingual

Laceration repair

Geriatric treatment

Health and wellness expert

Talented in minor surgery assistance

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse

Miami, FL

Baptist Hospital (Urgent Care)/ Aug 2013 to Current Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Directed facility's RN program including recruitment, enrollment and instruction. Trained 6 new RN's annually. Administered IV therapy and medications. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to patients in the community. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of P .

Nancy

Palenzuela

Calzado

786287348

********@*****.***

6710 SW 128 PL

Miami, FL, 33183

processes and treatments. Managed team of medical support personnel. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

RN

Miami, FL

Westchester General Hospital/ Mar 2008 to Aug 2013 Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision- making ability consistent with medical protocols. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Team leader/RN

Miami, Fl

Citrus Net work Hospital/ Jan 2003 to Aug 2007

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Supervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. General Physician

Havana City, Havana Cuba

Clinic " Corintya Heroes"/

From 1992 to 1995

Examined up to 30 patients per day with various medical instruments and equipment. Carefully analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases. Rapidly assessed and responded to medical emergencies. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MSN/Family nurse Practitioner: Nursing

Turabo University/ AGM 2016

Miramar, FL, USA

Gold medal Academic Achievement Award

3.9 GPA

Coursework in Adult and Family Health

Nursing/Education/Administration

Phoenix University 2012

Miami, FL, USA

(Bridge program)

Doctor in Family Medicine

University of Medicine 1995

Havana City, Havana, Cuba

Doctor in General Medicine

University of Medicine 1990

Havana City, Havana, Cuba

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

American Nurse Association

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