PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has over 17 years of patients care experience. Easily adapt while able to collaborate with all members of the healthcare team. Strong belief in a holistic approach to treatment and evidence based practice. Strong clinical skills providing high-quality healthcare across the lifespan. Have great interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to build positive rapport with colleagues, patients and families. Willingness to learn new skills and undertake new responsibilities. Moderate fluency in Spanish and proficiency with EMR.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jerome Golden Center Palm Beach County, FL

Medical ARNP 03/2015-Present

- Responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for admitted patients. Medical

management of new and existing patient completes Physical assessments, diagnose, treat and

consultations as needed

Matrix Medical Network Scottsdale, AR

ARNP 08/14-Present

- Provide preventative and primary care for patients in the comfort of their homes • Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible. Offer health promotion and diseases prevention to direct care and counseling. Support the importance of preventative care.

BelCanto Detox Center West palm Beach, FL

Medical ARNP 05/15-10/2015

-Perform full physical exams, refers to appropriate specialist as needed. Works independently to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and manage a variety of illness. Prescribe appropriate treatment for patient condition. Ensure compliance with age appropriate preventive health measures

Bright Star Home Care Palm Beach County, FL

ARNP 04/15-7/2015

-Nurse Practitioner provided in-depth home health care to patients in the West Palm Beach areas on all assigned members and responsible for developing treatment plan for acute and chronic diseases

Nurse on Call Home Healthcare Palm Beach County, FL

Home Health Nurse/Registered Nurse 9/2014- 12/2015

Provided in-depth home health care to patients and responsible for care plans.

Perform a detailed head to toe assessment and report to PCP’s offices abnormal findings

Review and interpret the medical and social history of members.

Refer members to quality, case management and disease management programs as necessary.

Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse 2/2004-3/2015

Implement patient care for up to 5 patients on the Intermediate Care Unit. Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes. Interact with all members of the healthcare team regarding patient care Educate patients and families on health care needs.

Provide assistance to Nurse Manager in the supervision of staff nurses and maintain patient charts and confidential files. Delegated and supervised other RN, LPN’s, PCA / PCT’s, unit secretaries, monitor technicians for a safe and effective nursing care regiment in an effort to provide quality care to patients.

Performed admission, initial assessment to provide nursing care and appropriate treatments to patients. Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patients care and outcomes and administer medications as ordered.

Tenet Resource Pool Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Registered Nurse 2007-2010

Provided nursing care for a 32 beds unit, including admissions and discharged. Perform clinical tasks according to the facility policies and procedures. Wound care, including stitches and staples removal. Assess the care of emergent and non-emergent patients and prioritize care and treatments to patients according to hospital’s policies and procedures federal, state and local regulations.

Medical Staffing Network, Boca Raton, FL

Registered –Nurse 2003-2007

Collaborate with other team members to meet the needs of the community. Coordinate patient care in relation to evidence based practice. Ensure that the physiological, psychosocial, safety, learning, rehabilitative and spiritual needs of the patient and his/her family are addressed. Cross-trained to work independently with trauma patient, and in the emergency holding area.

North Broward Medical Center Deerfield Beach, FL Registered Nurse 2002-2003

Staff nurse providing care to cardiac patient post cardiac cauterization. Provide follow up care to patient with pacemakers and defibrillator. Performed admission, initial assessment to provide nursing care and appropriate treatments to patients.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Degree in Nursing August, 2014

Nova Southeastern University Davie, FL

Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing August, 2009

Nova Southeastern University Davie, FL

Broward community College August 2001

Associate Degree in Nursing FT. Lauderdale, FL

KEY SKILLS

Microsoft Office; type 145 wpm (15+ years), PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Fluent in French, Creole with moderate proficiency in Spanish

Proficient in Meditech, EHR, Cerner and Eccentrics

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner ARNP 9184269

AANP Certification # F1114024

BLS/ACLS Certified

Medicare and Medicaid Provider

DEA Registered

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner Rotations 2013-2014

Heart Centered Family Medicine, Primary Care Plantation, FL

Provide health promotion and primary health care for families and individuals in the context of their families. Diagnose and treat common health problems. Completed comprehensive history and physical examinations on patients. Focused on primary care in geriatric and adult populations.

JP Family Practice Center PA, Primary care/ Pediatric Boynton Beach, FL

Primary pediatric health care assessments and treatment of children and adolescents. Utilized interventions from current guidelines and standards. Provide health maintenance care for children, including well child examinations, anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concern, childhood immunizations and perform routine developmental screenings

Dr Frank Cirisano MD Comprehensive GYN and Oncology Delray Beach, FL

Provide care on reproductive health and the prevention or treatment of diseases that are specific to women. Provide guidance for menopause, wellness and preventative care, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Assisted with women’s health examinations, including pap smears and pelvic exams.

Dr Claude B Romulus MD, PA Miramar, FL

Primary care provider to all populations (pediatrics, adults and geriatric). Physical examinations / assessments including school and sports, injects, treatments and comprehensive medical histories and differentiating diagnosis.

Dr Anibal Loza / Holy-Cross Medical Group Fort-Lauderdale, FL

Manage client care, Collaborate with the physician on the diagnoses and treatment; maintain professionalism by assisting the patient with decision making. Provided in depth care of alterations in family health community office outpatient clinic specific to geriatric and adult populations.

Dr. Arguello Virgani/ Broward Family Care Center Margate, FL

Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities, including diagnosing, treating and initiating medication, performing diagnostic interventions, and executing follow-ups as required.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy Reserve Jacksonville, FL

Lieutenant 2014 - Present

Responsible for officers ashore or afloat directing and guiding orders to complete set operations.

Affiliation:

The Florida Nurses Association

American Association of Nurse Practitioner

South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

American Heart Association, Heart Walk since 2011

American Diabetes Association, Walk since 2010

Bethesda Haitian United Methodist Church since 2007

Life Kids since 2017

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