Lisa Mejia, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC

**** ************ *****, ********** ** the Sea, FL 33308

ac5t7r@r.postjobfree.com

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ARNP

An ANCC certified University of Miami FNP graduate who wishes to secure a long term career

I value being part of a team, multitasking, and significantly helping people. With 6 years of experience as an RN, I am proficient in educating, screening, and treating patients with varying levels of acuity, from infants to geriatrics. My recent NP experience includes dermatological diagnoses and treatment, medical weight loss management, orthopedic evaluations, and muscle and joint injections. I have numerous comprehensive training courses including ICU, ER, ECG, ACLS, PALS. My work history goes back 20 years in excellent customer service. I have received recognition by my peers, employers, and patients as an invaluable caregiver and team member.

Key Skills: Acute care, outpatient care, triage, electronic medical records (EMR), phlebotomy, IV infusions, cardiac monitoring, ECG interpretation, lab interpretation, infection control, trigger point injections, medical weight loss, dermatology, laser hair removal, moderate sedation, customer service, management, collaborator, educator

Education

8/15- 8/16 MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL, GPA 3.92 - Accelerated

1/09- 5/11 BSN Nova Southeastern University - Davie, FL, GPA 3.83 - Highest Honors, Valedictorian

License & Certifications

ARNP- Florida #9325611- Exp. 2019

ANCC Board Certified – Exp. 2021

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Professional Experience

4/17 – Current – Chamberlain College of Nursing – RN Instructor

Clinical Educator at various hospitals for students enrolled in BSN program. Evaluate and assist students’ assessment abilities, documentation, communication, and skills competence. Develop plan daily to foster learning at appropriate level. Reinforce care based on Evidence Based Practice.

12/17 – 4/18 – Premier Dermatology – ARNP

Health Care Provider for Dermatology Practice. Provide regular screening and follow up for patients including skin inspections, biopsies, cryotherapy, and electrodessication & curettage. Provide treatment for patients with dermatological issues including acne, allergic reactions, dermatitis, psoriasis, abscesses, alopecia, and skin infections. Proficient in laser hair removal and excimer laser.

5/17 – 12/17 – Plantation Health & Wellness – ARNP

Health Care Provider with medically integrated practice. Individualize treatment plans for patients with injuries including initial H&P, orthopedic evaluations, trigger point and joint injections, and re-evaluations. Manage medical weight loss for eligible patients. Candidacy based on medical evaluation, patient and family history, lab interpretation, comorbidities, weight loss goals. Continued counseling and re-evaluation for safety and progress.

7/14 – 2/16 – Broward Health Imperial point- RN Interventional Radiology

Care of patients receiving interventional procedures from pre to post-procedure, including education and assessment, continuous monitoring, sedation, patient advocating, adverse reaction interventions, and recovery. Executed proper post care placement for patient safety, and follow up.

1/14- 7/14 - Geneva General Hospital ICU-RN Specialty II

Continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, implemented appropriate interventions based on hospital protocols, orders, and patient/family wishes; gave patient and family support, offered compassionate end of life care

4/13 – 1/14 - Memorial Pembroke ICU- RN Specialty II-Ventilator course, ICU Course

Continuous monitoring of critically ill patients including invasive monitoring and ventilator care, implemented appropriate interventions based on hospital protocols and doctor’s orders, coordinated care with interdisciplinary team, provided admission and discharge education.

7/11 – 4/13 - Memorial Pembroke Urgent Care Center- RN Specialty II- ACLS, PALS, ED Course, ECG Course

Safe care of adults and children, giving priority based on level of acuity, implemented advanced nursing interventions, followed out doctor’s orders safely, prepared and provided discharge education, facilitated transfer of patients to other facilities, maintained excellent customer relations.

Clinical Experience

Broward Health Coral Springs Urgent Care Center

Provided care for adults and children for minor illnesses and injuries including laceration repair, wound care, respiratory treatments, splinting, prescription, follow ups, etc…Diagnoses determined using physical examination, POC testing and labs, and x-ray.

Memorial Regional Hospital Outpatient Center- Sickle Cell Day Hospital

Provided comprehensive hematological care to sickle cell patients, including physical assessments, referrals, monthly follow ups, therapy monitoring, and walk in treatment for crises.

Jackson Memorial Ambulatory Center- OB/GYN

Provided comprehensive obstetric care to high risk patients with HIV including physical exam as well as assessment of psychological, social, and economic factors.

Provided gynecologic care to high risk HIV care including pap smears, colposcopy, and anoscopy, for recognition and treatment of irregular cell growth.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital- Neurosurgery

Assessed and treated pediatric patients with neurological disorders needing intervention, including Hydrocephaly, Seizure disorder, Traumatic head and spinal injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal and brain tumors.

Assessed injuries and exposures which occurred on the job, determined treatment plan and carried out, or referred as necessary.

Other Work Experience

9/08 – 9/11 Management/customer relations California Burgers, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

8/05 – 7/08 Management/customer relations Trotta’s Castle Lounge, Geneva, NY

9/01 – 4/03 Flight attendant Spirit Airlines, Miramar, FL

Leadership & Associations

Nova Southeastern University Nursing Student Association Secretary

Nova Southeastern University Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Tutor/TA

Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing

Memorial Healthcare System Nova Accelerated Scholarship

Hiring Committee Memorial Urgent Care Center

American Red Cross Volunteer

AANP Member

SFCAPN Member

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