Objective
Bilingual Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) seeking to secure a position in a primary care practice with a well-established organization. Bringing an excellent record of nursing education and training, bedside experience, keen eye for detail, documentation and outstanding interpersonal skills to achieve a maximum level of performance.
Clinical Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner Student:
Adult/Gerontology/ Family
Providence Lakeshore Family Medicine- Waco, TX
Preceptor: Naomi Warren, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Independently performed focused and comprehensive assessments in patients across the lifespan.
Developed patient-centered plans of care that included treatment and medication management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
Valley Baptist Family Practice Clinic- Harlingen, TX
Preceptor: Bruce Leibert, MD
Independently performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments in adult and geriatric’s.
Developed patient-centered plans of care including treatment and medication management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
Pediatrics
Providence Pediatrics- Waco, TX
Preceptor: Kelly Janish, MD
Independently performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments in the pediatric clinic.
Developed patient-centered plans of care including wellness exams, treatment and medication management of acute illness and chronic conditions. Provided education and anticipatory guidance for pediatric patients (newborn-17 years of age).
Family Medicine Center- Groesbeck, TX
Preceptor: Veronica Harris, RN, FNP
Independently performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments in the pediatric clinic.
Developed patient-centered plans of care including wellness exams, treatment and medication management of acute illness and chronic conditions. Provided education and anticipatory guidance for pediatric patients (newborn-17 years of age).
Women’s Health
Family Health Center for Women’s Health- Waco, TX
Preceptor: Jenny Carl, MD
Preceptor: Patricia Berg, WHNP
Collaboratively performed focused and routine gynecological and high- risk obstetric assessments.
Hillcrest OB/GYN Clinic- Waco, TX
Preceptor: Jenny Brakovec, MD
Preceptor: Tiffany Rose, PA
Collaboratively performed focused and routine gynecological and obstetric assessments; preventative wellness exams; and screening for treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Developed patient-centered plans of care including contraception counseling and management; treatment and management of gynecologic conditions/ complaints.
Bell County Public Health District- Temple, Tx
Preceptor: Brittany Harris, RN, CNM, WHNP-BC
Independently performed focused gynecological assessments; preventative wellness exams and screening for treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Developed individualized plans of care including contraception counseling and management; preventative health and maintenance; treatment and management of gynecologic conditions/ complaints.
Lacy Coker Kessler OB/GYN Clinic- Waco, Tx
Preceptor: Kim Austin, RN, FNP
Independently and collaboratively performed focused gynecological assessments; preventative wellness exams; and screening for treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Developed individualized plans of care including contraception counseling and management; preventative health and maintenance; treatment and management of gynecologic conditions/
complaints.
Professional Experience
Premier, Waco, Texas November 2015-October 2018
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department/ Urgent Care
Work under the supervision of an MD providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients experiencing life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies at a free-standing emergency care center.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Administer medications, cleaning lacerations, taking blood work, foley catheter insertions, inserting peripheral IV's and assisting physicians with procedures.
Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patient’s conditions in timely manner maintaining confidence in all situations
Collaborate with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery – Identified patients’ conditions and address nursing care.
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas September 2015-July 2016
Staff Nurse- Case Manager, Emergency Department
Utilized InterQual criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, and readiness for disposition from the ED.
Conducted screening reviews and collaborated with ED physicians, nurses, and Hospitalists to identify patient’s admission status or potential case management needs.
Coordinated care with treatment teams, family, and others as necessary.
Actively worked with social worker to prevent readmissions by coordinating and finding resources
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas August 2014-September 2015
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Care of unstable, critically ill patients in an intensive care unit to include management and care of venovenous and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), sepsis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT/CVVHD), CHF and Intra-aortic balloon pump.
Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using a Swan-Ganz catheter.
Titration of multiple drips to include inotropes, vasopressors, sedatives, and paralytics.
Post percutaneous intervention care and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) complications.
Pre/Post op care of Cardiovascular surgical patients to include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement/repair, aneurysm repair, heart transplant and LVAD implantation (HeartMate II and HeartWare) and Impella.
Pulmonary surgical patients to include lobectomy, pneumonectomy, wedge resection and lung transplant.
Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas 2011-2014
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
Completed a 12-week ICU internship with specialization in the cardiothoracic unit.
Care of Pre/Post op care of Cardiothoracic surgical patients to include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement/repair, aneurysm repair, heart transplant and LVAD implantation (HeartMate II and HeartWare) and Impella. Management and care of VV/VA ECMO patients.
Post percutaneous intervention care, Intra-aortic balloon pump and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) complications.
Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using a Swan-Ganz catheter. Assist with bedside procedures (central line insertions, bronchoscopy, RSI).
Titration of multiple drips to include inotropes, vasopressors, sedatives, and paralytics. Relief charge nurse.
Temple Surgery Center, Temple, Texas 2012-2014
Staff Nurse- Per Diem, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Covered as needed in a small, yet busy post anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Recovered and cared for adult and pediatric patients with tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy, myringotomy, EGD, colonoscopy, podiatry (foot & ankle) procedures.
Girling Home Health, Waco, Texas 2010-2011
Staff Field Nurse
Assess patient home care needs, including physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Provide nursing services based on care plans devised.
Assist patients with daily needs such as bathing, grooming, and administering medications.
Performed ongoing evaluations and assessments to revise initial plan of care as the needs of the patient changed
Assume case management responsibility and provide direct care as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care
Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas 2004-2010
Emergency Department staff nurse 2008-2010
Intensive Care Unit staff nurse 2009
CAN/Nurse Tech/ LVN (minor ER) 2004-2007
Utilized the nursing processes; assessed, planned, provided and evaluated nursing care based on staff and patient interviews.
Established nursing diagnoses and plan for treatment. Implemented treatment and evaluated care.
Collaborated with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery – Identified patients’ conditions and addressed nursing care.
Experience in staff development, process improvement, and regulatory compliance to provide and perform superior patient care
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises.
Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Graduate School, Belton, Texas 2016-2018
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner – 4.0 GPA
*Graduate studies completed July 30th, 2018 with 605 hours of clinical experience in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Women’s Health.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas 2009-2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Deans list 2010
McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas 2005-2007
Associates Degree in Nursing
Honors
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Honors
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society 2018
Credentials and Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner- Certified (AANP)
Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Texas Registered Nurse License (RN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS)
Alumnus Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Bilingual- fluent in Spanish: speaking, reading, and writing
Professional Associations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Central Texas Nurse Practitioners (CTNP)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
References
Naomi Warren, FNP-BC
Maria Enriquez, BSN, RN
Kelly Janish, MD