PROFILE Highly analytical and self-motivated individual with over twenty years of experience in the health and patient care industry, providing family centered care. Nationally Certified as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with proven ability to communicate effectively with physicians and highly recognized interpersonal skills as a team player. Possess exceptional bilingual communication, leadership, time management, customer service, and organizational abilities.

EDUCATION

BARRY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES Miami, FL

May 2017 Master of Science in Nursing Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING Miami, FL

December 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

EXPERIENCE Critical Care Registered Nurse

October 2018 - Orlando Health System

Present Health Central Hospital Ocoee, FL

Intermediate Critical Care

Mayo 2018- Critical Care Registered Nurse Clermont, FL

August Orlando Health System

South Lake Hospital

Critical Care Unit

Rapid Response Nurse

June 2011 Critical Care Registered Nurse Hialeah, FL

-November 2017 Palmetto General Hospital

Advanced nursing care to adults and geriatric patients with life-threatening illnesses in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Post-Operative Acute Care Unit (PACU)

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide appropriate care in accordance with unit standards

Communicated with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology in order to adhere to proper standard of care

Provide respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients. Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments and examinations of patients

Supervised and trained nursing students on patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options for different health outcomes

Incorporate critical thinking skills into patient care. Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome and modify plan of care based upon such evaluations.

June 2011- Member of the Rapid Response, STEMI, and Stroke Team Hialeah, FL

-November 2017 Palmetto General Hospital

Proficient in stroke and myocardial infarction assessment.

Effectively recognized stroke and MI alerts, NIH scale, Rankin scale, twelve EKG readings, direct patient care, and pharmacology while promoting education of patient and family members

Provided culturally competent care to diverse patient populations and used evidence-based clinical knowledge to coordinate diagnosis-specific care plans, such as neurosurgical and post- stroke patients

Serve as advocate and educator for patients and families regarding their individual needs, specific diagnoses and treatment plans

Round on high risk patients and work with nurses and physicians to stabilize patients requiring emergent assessment and interventions.

July 2009 STEP DOWN STAFF NURSE Hialeah, FL

-June 2011 Palmetto General Hospital

Provided proficient age specific, direct and indirect patient care in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with legal, hospital practice and departmental policies and procedures and established standards of nursing care and practice

Responsible for four five patients per shift

Communicated with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

CREDENTIALS

License: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, APRN 9291519

Registered Nurse, RN 9291519

Certification: ACLS, BLS, Telemetry, step-down, and Critical Care Certification

Advanced Stroke Life Support/NIH

Basic EKG reading certification

Professional Affiliations: American Association of Critical- Care Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International

Languages: Spanish (Native Proficiency)

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