MARIA ESTHER JAURRIETA
Miami, FL 33186
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EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Master of Science in Nursing, July 2015
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track, GPA 3.7
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, August 2007, GPA 3.49
Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL
Associate of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Option, December 2000, GPA 3.55
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, December 1997, GPA 3.52
Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL
Associate in Arts in Psychology, April 1995, GPA 3.89
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
West Kendall Hospital, Miami FL,
Surgical Intensive Care Unit, May – July 2015
Obtained comprehensive health history and perform physical examination
Ordered and interpret screening and laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
Treated patients with a variety of patients with a variety of medical conditions including sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hemorrhages, and ARDS
Ryder Trauma Center/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami FL
Trauma Emergency Room and Intensive Care unit, Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, January 2014 - May 2014
Performed history and physical examination on patients with urgent needs to determine further care
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies and perform therapeutic treatments
Performed emergent resuscitative procedures such as central lines, chest tubes, and arterial lines
Mercy Hospital, Miami FL,
Surgical Intensive Care Unit, August - December 2014
Managed and care for high acuity cardiovascular and cardio-surgical patients
Obtained comprehensive health history and perform physical examination
Ordered and interpreted screening and laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
Treated patients with a variety of patients with a variety of medical conditions including sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hemorrhages, and ARDS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Doctors Hospital, Miami FL, July 2014 - Present
ICU/PCU Patient Care Supervisor
On an 18 ICU/PCU bed
Responsible for 12 direct reports, including annual evaluations, coaching, onboarding, corrective action and development. Responsible on a shift-to-shift basis for staffing, patient care audits, hospital wide code response, acting as a resource for all Rn’s and telemetry units. Proficient in ANSOS and KRONOS. Collaborate with manager to develop PI projects
South Miami Hospital, Miami, FL, April 2008 – 2014
ICU/SICU Staff Nurse/ Charge nurse
On a 16-bed SICU/ICU unit, rotates as charge nurse and schedules and supervises staff
Provides primary ICU nursing care and educated patients and families
Achieved Expert Nurse in Professional Nursing Advancement Program
Provides primary critical nursing care to patients
Educates patient’s and families on condition, plan of care, and medications
Responds as team leader to hospital Code Blue, Code Rescue, and Therapeutic Hypothermia
Preceptors new nurse hires in the unit
Skilled in: Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, CRRT, Artic Sun and Post Operative Cardiac Surgery Care
Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL, May 2002 - 2008
ICU Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
On a 16-bed SICU/ICU unit, rotated as charge nurse
Provided Acute Care for adult medical and surgical patients
Managed patients post cardiovascular surgery
Managed ventilators, external pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, vasoactive infusions and invasive hemodynamic lines
Performed and documented comprehensive system assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes
Participated in hospital-wide "Code One" emergencies
Served as preceptor for new staff
Chaired ICU unit council under hospital shared governance structure
Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL, May 2001 – 2002
Telemetry Nurse
Managed care for patients post interventional cardiac procedures, pre and post open heart surgery, and those with heart failure
Implemented cardiac rehabilitation
Dr. Americo Padilla, M.D., Miami, FL, January 1997 - 1999
Assistant Manager
Assisted with the therapeutic management of patients
Developed patient’s treatment plans
Confirmed insurance information, scheduling appointments, and assisting with patient’s referrals
Columbian Deering Hospital, Miami, FL January 1998 – December 2008
Mental Health Technician
Supervised patients throughout daily activities
Conducted morning and afternoon groups, and annotating progress notes
Assisted other clinical staff with group activities, monitoring vital signs
Assisted charge nurse with admission process, assisting patients with ADL’s as needed
Fellowship House, Miami, FL, January 1997 – December 1997
Social Program Supervisor
Organized daily activities and supervising patients throughout daily activities
Annotated progress notes and encouraged patients to socialize among each other and in public situation
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, ANCC
Expires, September 2018
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Florida
Expires April, 2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN
Expires May, 2016
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
Expires May, 2016
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Expires May, 2016
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Greater Miami Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Inducted to Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Tau Chapter, University of Miami, May 2015
Professional Advancement through Professional Nursing Advancement Program (PNAP) re-certified Expert Nurse Level, March 2014. South Miami Hospital, Miami FL
Nominated Nurse of the Year, May 2013, South Miami Hospital, Miami FL
Nominated Healthcare Educator of the Year, October 2012. South Miami Hospital, Miami FL
Professional Advancement through Professional Nursing Advancement Program (PNAP) promoted to Expert Nurse Level, September 2012. South Miami Hospital, Miami FL
Professional Advancement through Professional Nursing Advancement Program (PNAP) promoted to Advance Nurse Level, February 2011. South Miami Hospital, Miami FL
Professional Advancement through Clinical Excellence (PACE) award recipient, January 2008. Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proficient in Net access Software
Proficient in Visicu Software