Martin Burciaga, RN, FNP-C
Phone: 915-***-****
ad28ux@r.postjobfree.com
El Paso, TX 79932
Objective: Family Nurse practitioner looking to move my experience to health promotion for the community. Educate patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices.
Education
Post-Masters Certificate UTEP Family Nurse Practitioner GPA 3.92 May 2021
Certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANP), Licensed in Texas #1047241
MSN University of Texas at El Paso, Nursing Education December 2018
Master of Science in Nursing Education
500 W. University Ave. El Paso, Texas 79968
BSN University of Texas at El Paso, Nursing May 2012
500 W. University Ave. El Paso, Texas 79968
AA Northwood University, Fashion Marketing August 2005
Minored in Management
1114 W. FM1382 Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
professional experiences
Primary Care El Paso
Family Nurse Practitioner
6000 Northern Pass Dr El Paso, TX 79911 May 2022-Present
Perform history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, treatment plans, initiate consultations, treat acute and chronic illnesses, diseases, conditions and injuries. Provide education to patients regarding health risks, preventative care, diet, exercise and overall health maintenance. Collaborates with other health care providers in coordination of care and case management. Treat acute orthopedic conditions and obtain proper imaging with consultations. Healthcare teaching to include proper medication management and routine follow-ups performed. Provide education to include handouts and return demonstration on chronic health care issues.
Heritage Neurology
Family Nurse Practitioner
2270 Joe Battle El Paso, TX 79938 September 2021-April 2022
Assess, diagnose, and manage neurological disorders and complexities like brain injuries, aneurysms, seizures, strokes, trauma, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, cognitive disorders, dementia/Alzheimer’s, migraines, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, and tremors. Order and interpret diagnostic tests to include MRIs, CTs, and ultrasounds. Order pertinent laboratory studies and explain results to the patient. Prescribe appropriate medication to maintain the health of the patient. Make referrals as necessary to improve patient health to include neurosurgery, physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Coordinate plan of care with health proxy and call pharmacy as necessary to follow-up on patient medication. Documenting patient health with the use of AthenaHealth.
Rounding on patients at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus to include new consults. Documenting SOAP and Consult note on cerner. Collaborating with staff to include nursing, PT/OT/ST, case manager, consultants, and attending physicians to include Intensivist in the care of the patient.
The University of Texas at El Paso
Clinical Instructor for UTEP School of Nursing
500 W. University Ave El Paso, TX 79968 March 2019-May 2021
Teach fifth semester nursing baccalaureate students assessment skills, Head-to-toe assessments, fundamentals, clinical equipment, teach injection administration, nasogastric tube insertion. Supervise students during hospital clinicals at clinical site and ensure patient safety.
·Health Assessment N3401 Fall 2019, Spring 2020
·Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
ICU/CCU Staff RN COVID Unit
3280 Joe Battle El Paso, TX 79938 August 2017-August 2021
Superuser for PICC lines in which I educate nurses on how to assess and change dressings for PICCs and port-a-cath using sterile technique. Treat COVID patients in a critical care setting. Assess and treat patients, take vital signs, treat and dress wounds, administer intravenous medications, titrate vasoactive drips, neurological checks, administer blood and blood products, administer medications via injection, orally, gastric tubes, inhalation, monitor cardiac equipment, mechanical ventilators and alarms, bipap, hi-flow, transducers, pressure arterial lines, flowtrac, arctic sun temperature management system, remove cardiac sheaths, monitor post heart catheterization patients, recover critical post-operative patients, monitor and replace electrolytes per protocol, assist physicians with bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, central line placement, and elective cardioversion. Coordinate patient care preferences, end-of-life care, assess patient nutritional status, initiate and modify nursing care plan, intervention, outcomes, and treatment plan, participate in educational in-services, and hospital network educational courses. Collect specimen for laboratory tests, coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team to include case management, social worker, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and all the physicians involved with the patient’s plan of care.
Las Palmas Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital
RN-PRN
300 Waymore Dr, El Paso, TX 79902
January 2016-January 2017
Assessed patients using FIMS, administer medication, ensure patient had successful therapy.
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
Medical Oncology Relief Charge RN
3820 Joe Battle El Paso, TX 79938 February 2014-August 2017
Relief Charge RN to cover when the designated Charge RN wasn’t available. Responsible for managing staff RNs and CNAs, assigning beds for admissions, working closely with Administrator on Duty (AOD) to schedule staff RNs, monitor core measures, work with multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth discharge process for patients, and round with physicians on their patients. Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy via intravenous, oral, subcutaneous, and assist with physician to administer intrathecal. Access port-a-cath and PICCs and do dressing changes using sterile technique. Administer medications via intravenous, oral, rectal, or gastric tubes. Monitor laboratories and radiology studies and report findings to physician. Assess patient and document on cerner and report any changes to physician.
University Medical Center of El Paso
Geriatrics/Gastroenterology Charge RN
4815 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX 79905 June 2012-February 2014
Assign bed assignments to nurses, delegate duties to CNAs, work closely with AOD for staff scheduling, work closely with accommodations nurse for bed assignments for admissions, report staff issues to director, work closely with residents about plan of care with patients, and assist staff RNs with their duties. Coordinate inpatient patients who need endoscopy with appointments, assess patients, administer medications via oral, intravenous, rectal, and gastric tube. Report patient changes or changes in laboratories or radiologic studies to resident on call.
Professional Accomplishments
Maintained a 4.0 GPA in the Master’s of Nursing Education at The University of Texas at El Paso
Relief Charge RN for Medical Oncology 2014
Charge RN for Geriatrics/Gastroenterology 2012
Licenses/National certifications
·FNP by ANCC 7/2021
·BLS issued by the AHA 4/2022
·Registered Nurse in Texas issued 7/10/2012 License no. 821969
Professional Organization membership and activities
·Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
·Superuser for PICC & Port-a-cath Line Care
·Superuser for CLABSI Prevention
·Hospital preceptor for new hires and nursing students
poster and podium presentations
Poster for University of Texas at El Paso
Topic: Neutropenic diet versus non-neutropenic diet April 2017
Presentation for Clinical Advancement Program at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
Topic: Palliative Care December 2015
Presentation for Clinical Advancement Program at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
Topic: Oncology Discharge Processes/Patient Navigation
December 2016