ACNP, CCU nurse for 7 years
Resume:
Nancy A. Lara, MSN-ACNPAG, RN
**** ***** ***. • Las Cruces, NM 88011
PHONE 973-***-**** • E-MAIL *************@*****.*** 1
Objective
To obtain an acute care nurse practitioner position within a hospital
Provide evidence-based high-quality care to acutely ill patients.
Help lead and guide the health care team in making appropriate patient-centered decisions and care plans. Education
M.S. in Nursing ACNP-AG Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona January 2016 October 2018
B.S. in Nursing University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas May 2015
A.D. in Nursing Dona Ana Community College, Las Cruces, New Mexico May 2012 Preceptorship
Memorial Medical Center, 2450 S. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 /// Mountain View Regional Medical Center – 4311 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88011
Performed inpatient admissions and managed care of various acute conditions including MI, stroke, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, systolic and/or diastolic heart failure, unstable angina, trauma, mental health, and substance abuse.
Consulted with specialists and the interdisciplinary team such as pulmonology, neurology, cardiology, nephrology and cardiovascular surgery to assist in managing care for complex acute problems.
Performed patient rounds to review and manage complex and acute conditions and existing comorbidities.
Participated in team conferences and reviewed patient needs.
Created progress notes and updated assessments and plans
Discharged patients to home, rehab or skilled care facilities as indicated.
Interpreted and reviewed imaging results, laboratory results, and EKGs
Educated patients about referrals, medication management, plans of care, and discharge follow/up appointments. Professional Licensure / Certifications
National Certification - ACNPC-AG with AACN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner with State of New Mexico, APRN-CNP license # 54914
Registered Nurse License in the State of New Mexico, Compact license #RN-75654
CCRN
TNCC
BLS
ACLS
Professional Experience
Cardiac Care Unit / Critical Care Unit – Memorial Medical Center (August 2012 – Present)
Oversee care of other conditions such as renal failure, DKA, stroke, alcohol withdrawal, suicidal ideation, pneumonia, CHF, hypotension, hypertension, A-fib with RVR, and SVT.
Titrate IV infusions of medications such as vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Neosynephrine, Epinephrine), sedatives
(Midazolam, Propofol, Lorazepam, Fentanyl), and antihypertensives (Nitroglycerin, Cardene).
Manage ventilated patients and re-assess need to increase or decrease ventilator settings based on data such as ABG results, lung sounds, respiratory effort / rate, and vital signs.
Provide care to post-CABG patients by ensuring stabilization of hemodynamics such as CVP, PA pressures, blood pressure, heart rate, urine output, and core temperatures.
Assist with intubations during codes and/or emergent situations.
Care for post cardiac catheterization patients including monitoring for dysrhythmias, hematoma formation at catheter entry site(s), and signs of re-occlusion such as chest pain and/or ST elevations. Also, perform sheath removal.
Managed care of patients with Impella and CRRT.
Hematology / Oncology – Cancer Blood & Medicine Clinic (February 2015 – August 2015)
Initiated IV’s and accessed port-a-caths for chemotherapy and iron infusions.
Assessed and monitored for adverse reactions during infusions.
Provided subcutaneous injections of various medications. Nancy A. Lara, MSN-ACNPAG, RN
4072 Demos Ave. • Las Cruces, NM 88011
PHONE 973-***-**** • E-MAIL *************@*****.*** 2
Professional Memberships
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
References
Dr. Sanjay Bhatia, MD
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Dr. Ankit Doshi, MD
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Armijo Santiago, RN
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Tom Martinez, RN
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