Ritza B. Pierre, MSN, ARNP, RN
***** ******* ****** *****, *****, FL 33647 C: 813-***-**** ***********@*******.***
Professional Profile
Dedicated to improve patient's health. Promote the health and wellness of the society through evidence-based practice, research, and education. Utilize advanced nursing knowledge to implement cost-effective care targeting quality patient outcomes, while actualizing nursing’s unique and autonomous scope of practice, in collaboration with other disciplines. Areas of expertise include progressive care (PCU), telemetry, medical- surgical (med-surg), and spinal cord injury (SCI).
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, outlook, and Word document)
Reliable
Good judgement and decision making.
Active listening
Time management
Speak fluent English, French, and Haitian Creole.
Education
Masters of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner Dec 2016
South University
Tampa, FL 33614
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Dec 2012
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL 32803
Associate of Science in Nursing Dec 2006
Adventist University of Health Sciences
RN Experience
James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital- SCI-E Tampa, FL
Complex Medical-Surgical Unit- Nurse May 2008- Present
Admission/Care plan creation/ Medication reconciliation/ CPRS documentation
Patient family education / Administer medication/ Wound care/ Strong analytical skills
Participate in inter-departmental team meeting
Promptly develop rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
Organizational skills to set priorities and complete task in timely manner
Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response
Charge nurse/ Preceptor
Collaborate with physicians and other multidisciplinary
Martin Memorial Medical Center Stuart, FL
Telemetry Unit- Nurse Nov 2007- Mar 2008
Delegate appropriately
Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Medication administration
Patient education
Intravenous therapy
Blood product administration
Cardiac monitor
Preceptor
Wound care
Florida Hospital Orlando, FL
Critical Care Nurse Jan 2007 – Nov 2007
Delegate appropriately
Provide patient and family teaching
Intravenous therapy
Power chart documentation
Chest tubes with water seal drainage
Blood/blood product administration
Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data
Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response
Fluid and electrolyte replacement
Direct Care and NP Experience
Optum Health Dunedin, FL
Student- Health Assessment clinical rotation for Family nurse practitioner Oct 2015-Dec 2015
Under the preceptorship of Simone Keller, ARNP
Conduct in-home assessments
Review past medical history, review of systems, physical examination, depression screening
Responsible for checking vitals, conduct a physical exam,
Identify diagnoses to be used in care management
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge
Educate members on topics such as diseases, medications, and compliance
Alvior Medical Clinic Tampa, FL
Student- Gerontology clinical rotation for Family nurse practitioner Jan 2016- March 2016
Under the preceptorship of Jonathan Alvior, MD
Manage acute and chronic adult medical problems
Obtain history and physical examinations of the patients
Utilize laboratory and other diagnostic services as appropriate to properly manage patient care
Make a diagnosis and administers treatments based on evidence-based medicine whenever possible but always within accepted standards of care and under the preceptor’s supervision
Maintain appropriate and timely medical records on patients under care
Performs emergency treatment consistent with established policies and procedures
Alvior Medical Clinic Tampa, FL
Student- Women’s Health clinical rotation for Family nurse practitioner April 2016-June2016
Under the preceptorship of Jan David, ARNP
Managed common acute and chronic women/gyn/ob problems.
Screenings, STD testing and treatment
Your Family Walk-In Clinic Lutz, FL
Student- Pediatric clinical rotation for Family nurse practitioner June 2016-Aug 2016
Under the preceptorship of Lisa Cooley, ARNP
Provide primary care, wellness exams, and immunizations for children
Sport physicals
Screenings and STD testing
Alvior Medical Clinic Tampa, FL
Student- Primary Care preceptorship for Family nurse practitioner October 2016- Dec 2016
Under the preceptorship of Jan David, ARNP
Obtain history and physical examinations of the patients
Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data
Utilize laboratory and other diagnostic services as appropriate to properly manage patient care
Make diagnosis and administers treatments based on evidence-based medicine whenever possible but always within accepted standards of care and under the preceptor’s supervision
Maintain appropriate and timely medical records on patients under care
Performs emergency treatment consistent with established policies and procedures
Community Involvement
Director of Health Department at Bethanie French SDA Church (2016-present) Tampa, FL
oServes as a resource for information and counsel on health and temperance affairs
oPromotes a healthful lifestyle among church members through literature, programs, and Sabbath services
oProvides through publications, services, and programs, an ongoing witness to the world concerning the physical, mental, and soul-destroying effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances
oPromotes and/or sponsors health and temperance seminars and workshops
Additional Skills and Training
AHA certified in Adult AED/CPR, Pediatric Basic CPR and ACLS
Laboratory Specimen Collection
12-lead EKG
Telemetry
Fluent in French, French-Creole
Reference:
Available upon request