IRINA ARVANITIDOU MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C
305-***-**** *******@*******.*** 20291 NE 30th Av, # 123 Aventura, FL 33180
Specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing May 2013
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
678 clock hours: Primary care, Endocrinology, Minor care, Women’s health, and Pediatrics
Graduated with high honors
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2006
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Associates of Science in Nursing August 2002
Broward Community College, Pembroke Pines, Fl
Registered Nurse
Professional Experience
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties
21097 NE 27th Ct, Suite 200 Aventura, FL 33180
September 2014-Current
Nurse Practitioner
Perform a patient assessment to include medical history and physical exam and in collaboration with the physician develop an appropriate plan of care in the direct management of patients
Prescribe, monitor, alter, orders or administer drug and other therapies as indicated by patient condition
Order diagnostic tests as per protocol
Ordering and interpreting laboratory studies and examinations to determine treatment, and ordering medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician
Overseeing infusion center for intravenous drug administration and monitoring patients status for reaction and tolerance
AARDS Research INC.
21097 NE 27th Ct, Suite 200 Aventura, FL 33180
September 2014-Current
Nurse Practitioner
Sub Investigator for Clinical Research Protocols
Patient Assessment for Safety and Efficacy
Participation in the collection of research data, quality improvement of patient care within the research area
Performing physical and medical history examinations, and recording findings to be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising physician
Order diagnostic tests as per protocol
Ordering and interpreting laboratory studies and examinations to determine treatment, and ordering medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician
Prescribe, monitor, alter, orders or administer drug and other therapies as indicated by patient condition within established protocols.
Implements relevant research findings into clinical practice.
Responds to Infection Control data as indicated.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute / University of Miami
900 NW 17TH Street Miami, FL 33136
February 2008- September 2014
Senior Registered Nurse
Prepare patients for Intravitreal Injection
Fluorescein Injection prior photography
Indocyanine Green Injection prior photography
Respond to Emergency alerts /Rapid Respond Team
Insertion of intravenous devices, infusion and monitoring administration of research medications to participant
Manage Patient care and Physician needs
Memorial Hospital West
703 N. Flamingo Rd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
May 2003 – July 2014
Specialty Staff Nurse Level III
TELEMETRY RN
Proficient and advanced knowledge of physical assessment, phlebotomy, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, safe administration of medications, Telemetry interpretation
Exceptional Clinical Judgment
Proficient and advanced knowledge of assessment, monitoring, and education patient after bariatric surgeries
Direct care and education of patient with Diabetes
Prioritize patient care/ Support family needs
Management of cardiac drips/stabilizing post cardiac cath patients
Direct care of patients with cardiac conditions
Manage patients with CVA/TIA and other neurological issues.
Wound care
Experience with respond to Blue and Stroke Alerts
Management of 36 bed telemetry unit, Charge nurse experience
Nurse Representative for the Spiritual and Emotional Performance Improvement Team
Advanced experience in electronic documentation using various software
Licensures and Certifications
Board certified American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): NP-C #F0713391
Board certified American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): FNP-BC #201-***-****
State of Florida ARNP: ARNP June 5, 2014-July 31, 2016
Medical Surgical RN Certified 2009- Current
Magnet certified
NIH Stroke Certified
Basic Life Support certified (BLS) Current
Advanced Life Support certified (ACLS) Current
Professional Development and Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
South Florida Council of Advance Practice Nurses
Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
Received Life Safety Award
Attained to RN III level
Charge Nurse Telemetry Unit
Chair Person for Educational Team
Participate in Clinical Informatics team (Carecast/EPIC) IT support and nurse to nurse education
Community
Volunteer Health Fair MHS
Assistance with feeding homeless people through community church