ARNP

NATACHA COCA ARNP, MSN, FNP

***** ** ** ** ***** LAKES, FL 33016. CELL:305-***-****. E-MAIL *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Spanish/English speaking professional with over 20 years’ experience as an effective advocate for patients. Highly-motivated, team-oriented and compassionate Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Foreign Physician, bilingual Practitioner clinically expert in-patient care, who can provide a high standard of care to all patients, following an established protocol with a physician. This includes but is not limited to medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription and teaching, perform a patient assessment to include medical history and physical exam and develop an appropriate plan of care in the direct management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses and discharge planning with coordination of patient care. Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy and they meet regulatory expectations.

SKILLS

Medical terminology expert

Patient Care, monitor patient’s condition and progress and reevaluated treatments as necessary.

Patient chart auditing ability

Life Support

Excellent problem solver

Health Care

Close attention to detail

Strong Assessment Skills

Adept multi-tasker

Medication Administration

Office support (phones, faxing, filing)

Patient-Centered Focus

Excellent verbal communication

Home Care

Strong clinical judgment

MDS Coordinator/RAI certified

Palliative care awareness

Drug Therapy Management, administered and prescribed appropriate course of treatment, advised and educated patients regarding diet hygiene and effective disease preventions methods.

WORK HISTORY

May 2012 to present Riviera Health Resort Coral Gables, Florida

Registered Nurse BSN and Lead MDS Coordinator.

• Patient care skills, quality patient care, advanced cardiac life

•Coordinate, management and monitor of the written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified and approached.

•Assist the DON with the coordination, management and monitoring of the review of nurse’s notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.

•Monitor resident status changes to ensure appropriate timely nursing or clinical team involvement.

•Plans and schedules MDS meetings and timely completion of each resident’s MDS.

•Oversee training for of non-nursing components of the MDS, Care Plan and CAA are accurate representations of the resident and meet regulatory and auditor expectations.

•Perform regular audits of documentation to assure accuracy and they meet regulatory expectations. Assist the DON of client facilities with the assurance of the quality and accuracy of clinical documentation.

Feb,2010-to May 2012 South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing

Center Miami Beach, Florida

Registered Nurse and Lead MDS Coordinator

•Coordinate, management and monitor of the written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified and approached.

•Monitor resident status changes to ensure appropriate timely nursing or clinical team involvement.

•Plans and schedules MDS meetings and timely completion of each resident’s MDS.

•Oversee training for of non-nursing components of the MDS, Care Plan and CAA are accurate representations of the resident and meet regulatory and auditor expectations.

2009- 2010 Harmony Health Center Green Briar

Miami, Florida

Registered Nurse and Restorative nurse

Provide nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including Hip replacement, s/p CVA, s/p Pneumonia, ESRD, Dementia disorder and others.

Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.

Recommended and implemented changes to the Medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, and reassessed/revised plan of care.

Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals comprised of a physician, nurse manager, dietician, social worker, case manager, and physical therapist.

2002-2007 ERMD and Green Briar Harmony

Miami, Florida

Medical Assistant

Patient Screening

Completion of charts, Medical history, daily Progress notes.

Coordinate day to day operation.

Work closely with nurses and staff to improve medical care of patient.

All medical duties pertaining to a Physician Assistant.

1999-2002Megatesting, Clinic, Miami, Florida

Medical Assistant

Patient screening, completion of charts, medical history.

Therapies (Ultrasound, Mechanical massage, Electrical Stimulation and

Other form of therapy).

Negotiation with insurance companies for rate payment and collection.

Coordinate day to day operation. Works closely with medical director to improve medical care of the members.

1995-1998 Policlínico 30 de Noviembre, Santiago De Cuba

Residency in Family Practice

Emergency Room, patient screening, Medical history and completion of Charts.

Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.

Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.

Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Pap smear, Lumbar Tap, ECG, Phlebotomy.

Follow up and progress notes in Pediatric, OB, and Geriatric patients and all other duties pertaining.

1993-1995 Policlínico Camilo Torres of Santiago of Cuba

General Practice Doctor

Duties include: Emergency Room, patient screening, Medical history and completion of Charts. Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary. Pap smear, Lumbar Tap, ECG, Phlebotomy. Follow up and progress notes in Pediatric, OB, and Geriatric patients and other duties pertaining.

EDUCATION

2017 Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez, Miami Lakes, FL

Master of Science Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner Board certified,

2009 Florida International University Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1993 University of Oriente, School of Medicine.

Doctor of Medicine Degree

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