ANITA ARIAS, ARNP

****** NE ***RD STREET, MIAMI, FL 33179 acxofm@r.postjobfree.com 305-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner looking for a full-time or part-time position. 10+ years nursing experience in Intensive Care Unit and Trauma center at Aventura Hospital providing compassionate care to young adults to geriatric patients. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient care and excellent communication skills. Energetic and motivational Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to driving top-quality patient care with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Vascular care understanding

Interpret EKG’s and vital signs

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Flow sheet charting

Colostomy care

Life support

IV administration

Medication administration

Procedural assistance

HIPPA compliance

Reporting and documentation on MEDITECH

Computer charting

Diagnostic assessments

Enthusiastic caregiver

Culturally sensitive

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

REGISTERED NURSE, FULL-TIME AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

APRIL 2006- PRESENT

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 2-3 high acuity patients per shift.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Managed 2 patients per shift, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Coordinated with doctors and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients

Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients.

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Educate families about patient conditions and provide support as needed.

Frequently act as co-charge nurse and preceptor to students.

Monitored telemetry and responded to codes.

REGISTERED NURSE, PER DIEM PARALLON WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

JANUARY 2006- PRESENT

Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications

Provided basic patient care such as grooming and changed bedding.

Floated to telemetry and med/surg floor.

EDUCATION

2014-2016, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, WEST PALM BEACH, FL

MASTER’S IN NURSING- FAMILY ADVANCE REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

MEMBER OF SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR’S SOCIETY OF NURSING UPSILON CHAPTER.

2010-2011, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI, FL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING

LICENSES

Family Registered Nurse Practitioner, NP-C, AANPCP certification # F1016263

Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number 9236784 (2006-present)

NIH Stroke certified

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course

REFERENCES

KATHY TAYLOR, DIRECTOR OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

AVENTURA HOSPITAL

305-***-****

DERECK APONTE, MARKET MANAGER FOR CAREPLUS

MIAMI, FL

305-***-****

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