Antonio Abreu
West Palm Beach, FL *****
Mobile No: 305-***-****
E-mail: *******.********@*****.***
Nurse Practitioner
15+ years of performance record in delivering optimal results
Diligent, dedicated, friendly, adaptable, energetic, passionate, and compassionate professional with expertise in the delivery of urgent patient care in line with the organization’s mission, values & vision, and in compliance with the regulatory principles, nursing policies & procedures. Exceptional in generating trust and cooperation for the care of the patient & maintain the health of the family members in a home environment based on the community health nursing methods. Excellent at responding to emergency & ICU circumstances. Possess a robust set of transferable technical skills to facilitate the shift from RN to Nurse Practitioner.
Proficient in conducting duties with a sense of responsibility towards the well-being of patients and make impact of health. Effective in staying abreast of existing research, treatments & medications, promoting professional growth in the clinical & managerial role, and maintaining the confidentiality of personal details. Comfortable working in varied healthcare settings and with personnel from different ethnicities & cultures. Bilingual (English and Spanish). Team player with time management, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
AREAS OF PROFICIENCY
Assess Medication Adherence
Develop Diagnosis
Record Management
Administer Medication
Healthcare Performance Indicators
Observation and Clinical Judgment
Operate Medical Equipment
Subject Matter Expertise
Laboratory Procedures
Cost Control
Psychosocial Evaluation
Interpret test results
Review Health History
Perform Physical Examination
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Work independently
Professional Work Ethics
High Quality Assurance
Optimize Clinical Resources
Develop Health Plans
Knowledge of Medical Practices
Perform Medical Data Research
Knowledge of Medical Principles
Diagnose and follow-up treatment
Knowledge of Medical Regulations
CERTIFICATIONS
AANP Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner: F01181212 Exp 01/29/2023
BLS For Healthcare Providers 12/2019
ACLS-Exp 12/2019
PALS-Exp 12/2019
DEA License 6/21/2021
LICENSES
RN Expires: April 2020; State: FL
ARNP Expires: April 2020 ARNP9346616
DOT Medical Examiner National Registry Number: 795-***-****
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
DNP in Nurse Practitioner (GPA 3.85), Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL, 2017
Masters of Science in Nursing Healthcare Systems Leadership, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL, 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, 2012
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Mentored 5 RNs at evolution health and oversaw on-call schedule
Planned the schedule for a field/home visit for the members of the Southeast region from Vero Beach to Miami-Dade County, including 2 Physician Assistants and 3 ARNPs
Accomplished 98% customer satisfaction for members/patients and decreased readmission rate as an organization by 20-30%
Performed Doctorate project at a regional community health clinic, enhanced medication compliance with telephonic follow up care management pilot project and improved compliance by 36%
Navy
Worked as the Senior Corpsman to monitor two other corpsmen and delivered care for an Engineering Battalion with over 150 marines in remote locations
Established a mega camp within 30 days in Iraq, close to the Syrian border and coordinated care with regional clinics & hospitals more than 150 miles away while treating injuries
CORE DOMAIN FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION
Conducted therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive procedures of the selected inpatient/outpatient within a cooperative practice agreement
Supported the therapeutic practices within a hospital/clinical environment
Interfaced with key stakeholders to develop the plan of care
Performed interview with patient & family members to determine deviancies in patient's condition. Provided direction as applicable and as per the approved guidelines and protocols
Assessed treatment & healthcare plans for efficiency and changes in line with clinical standards & practice protocols
Evaluated requirements and behaviors of precise patient age & cultural groups across all patient care
Leveraged evidence-based healthcare expertise to facilitate suitable practice transformations within the allocated area of work
Manage multiple tasks at once with excellent oral/written communication skills and with minimal supervision
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Riviera Beach Urgent Care - Riviera Beach, FL, June 2018 to Present
Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counseling patients
Administer therapeutic procedures
Provide Minor surgery: Suturing, I&D, and etc
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval
Order and interpret test results and recommend treatment of patients
Nurse Practitioner, Mobile Health Solutions, West Palm Beach, FL, 2018 to Present
Provide general and preventative care, conducting annual check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medication for patients in the comfort of their home.
Support patients in enhancing and maintaining lifelong wellbeing while staying at home.
Administers medication and injections and provide wound care
Triaging patient telephone calls, providing monitoring and continuity of care
Communicating and coordinating patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and maintain and charting in EMR
Serve as clinical expert and act as a clinical resource
Care Manager, Humana at Home, West Palm Beach, FL, 2017 to Present
Interface with the members in a collaborative environment to enable them to oversee their physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues
Deliver outstanding, critical care to most susceptible members (The fragile elderly, the chronically ill and the functionally challenged)
Determine risks, gaps in care and avert avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits by creating a personalized multidisciplinary plan of care for members & families to accomplish lifelong wellbeing in the home
Create awareness among the members on preventative healthcare
Liaise with other care team members, including members’ physicians and clinical associates to achieve the organization’s goals
Ensure HIPPA compliance. Inform on resources to support with medication reconciliation & comprehend the medical circumstances
Mobile Integrated Nurse Coordinator, Mobile Urgent Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2015 to 2017
Provided comprehensive and integrated healthcare in various situations
Actively involved in visiting patients at home and performing outbound telephonic touches as required
Delivered clinical assistance for the provision of frontline mobile integrated healthcare services, including but not restricted to scheduled & unscheduled in-home visits, acute care, health risk assessments, transitional care, longitudinal high-risk patient management, advanced illness management, adjunctive care for home health, and hospice & primary care services
Leveraged clinical judgment, decision support tools, and technology to conduct needs-matched, on time resource distribution in assistance of planned & unplanned care
Handled the course of care, care plans, and all communications in the EMR as required
Liaised with inter-professional clinical personnel - physicians, podiatrists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, clinical pharmacist, social workers, EMTs, paramedics, community health workers and others to achieve the clinical goals
ER/ICU Registered Nurse, Bethesda Hospital System - Float Pool, Boynton Beach, FL, 2015 to 2016
Operated at the following sites: Bethesda East and West at the following units: CVICU, SICU, MICU, CCU, and Emergency Room
Functioned as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in delivering critical care and conducting life-saving interventions
Assessed ER patients and critical patients: Vented, Stroke patients' post-TPA, Cardiac patient place in Hypothermia, Trauma Patients
ER Registered and ER Nurse Psych Intake, FMC ER - Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2012 to 2015
Exhibited clinical expertise in overseeing the critical care of all groups of Emergency Department patients
Responded to emergency circumstances and recognize abnormal changes in conditions. Displayed robust decision-making that enabled to save patient lives
Proficient in delivering RN care for all ER patients. Managed intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IV starts, A-line setups, splinting, suturing and more
Proficiently caring for patients in under emergency medicine providers supervision
Perform therapeutic procedures such as: administering injections and immunizations, setting up suturing supplies and caring for wounds after suturing and infections
Using advance nursing interventions for ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
Maintaining effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
Conducting physical examinations and triaging patients for either “fast track” or main ER
ER Medic Florida Medical Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2011 to 2012
Functioned as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in delivering critical care and conducting life-saving interventions
Informed physicians/charge nurses on transformations in patient status. Communicated with patients and family members suffering from pain, stress, shock or grief
Nursing Student HCA Network/Broward Health System/FMC/Holy Cross - Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2010 to 2012
Performed under the guidance of an RN delivering bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, oncology, medical-surgical, and critical care floors
CNA-Long-term care VA- Miami, FL, 2009 to 2010
Delivered care and supported in finishing ADLs functions under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to patients
Hospital Corpsman/ER Technician/EMT - US Navy - Camp Lejeune, NC, 2002 to 2008
Key West, FL/Great Lake, IL
Offered technical and administrative support for the mission & activities of the Navy & Marine Corps field units
Carried out first aid and emergency medical care to unit personnel & adversary combatants
Conducted medical evacuation procedures. Performed first aid and health education training programs for US Marine and US Navy personnel
MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
The Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
EMR Systems Competent: E-Clinical Works, Athena, Practice Fusion, McKesson, Kareo, AdvanceMD Cerner and EPIC
Expert level proficiency in PC based Microsoft Suites such Word, Outlook, Excel, etc