Family Nurse Practitioner / Foreign MD

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

As a dynamic physician in Colombia and then as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the United States, I bring a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to the medical and aesthetic fields. I am very motivated to be the best HCP that I can be to my patients by keeping up to date in both the medical and aesthetic fields and by providing them with the most up to date and evidence-based treatment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CARESPOT Urgent Care 09/13 – 01/20

Family Nurse Practitioner

- Provide clinical primary patient care through interviewing, examining and establishing treating plan for patients to meet their health and wellness needs

- Prescribe appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications consistent with medical standards for patients and order studies, tests, and ancillary care services as required

- Create medically appropriate referrals

- Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by discussion and/or providing materials and resources to the patients and families

- Treat chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention on office visits

- Provide clinical care to patients with minor surgical injuries, skin infections, sprains / strains with appropriate procedures

- Consult/collaborate with other providers as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues in patients with complicated medical conditions

- Provide routine office injections SQ, IM, Intra-articular, IV Infusion, and other procedures as per standards of care within emergency skill set

- Provide comprehensive clinical patient care through interview, physical examination and establishing treating plan for occupational medicine/worker’s compensation patients

I am a Certified Medical Examiner for US Department of Transportation (DOT) and also licensed to dispense onsite medications

DANIK MedSpa & Cosmetic Surgery 04/14 – Present

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

- Provide health care services and adequate treatments for patients with aesthetic and dermatological issues

- Inject Botulinum Toxin A, Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium-based dermal fillers for reduction of facial, corporal wrinkles and expression lines

- Apply Ultherapy for firming, tightening, lifting of facial, neck, decolletage, and corporal sagging skin

- Provide hair removal services for all skin types & treatment of benign pigmented, acne and vascular lesions, varicose veins by using Candela Gentle Max Pro and IPL systems

- Inject sclerosing substances for treatment of vascular lesions, telangiectasias

- Remove benign skin lesions by electrodessication, curettage, excision, and perform skin biopsy when required

- Inject corporal mesotherapy substances for reduction of localized fat deposits and cellulite

- Perform vaginal rejuvenation by application of Thermiva, Viveve, RF therapies

- Apply platelets-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treatment of facial, neck, decolletage wrinkles/loss of volume, also for hair loss restoration and ED (in conjunction with shock-wave therapy)

- Provide IV infusions for treatment of innumerable medical conditions

- Provide hormone replacement therapies (including BHRT) for clients with Low T (Andropause), Premenopausal and Menopausal signs & symptoms

AG SKINCARE 10/14 – 05/16

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

- Provided health care services and treatments for patients with different cosmetic, aesthetic, and dermatological concerns

NOVA CARE REHABILITATION SERVICES 08/13 – 10/14

Family Nurse Practitioner

- Primary Health Care Services

CIGNA Onsite Health 03/10 – 07/13

Family Nurse Practitioner

- Primary Health Care Services for Palm Beach Sheriff Office employees and their families

P&M Home Health Services 02/08 – 01/11

Administrator, Director of Nursing

- Administered and coordinated the home health agency’s operations (to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations)

- Lead Home Health Agency (HHA) in JAHCO preparation

- Managed scheduling for RNs and LPNs providing home care to adults

- Performed infection control duties for home health agency

- Performed QI/QA and risk management for HHA

- Trained office staff, new employees and field nurses on infection control policy and procedures, - QI/QA and risk management per agency policy and procedures

- Assisted contracted RN in writing agency policies IC, RM, QI/QA

- Trained office staff, new employees and field nurses on use of machinery and equipment, documentation and reporting

- Conducted investigation of all complaints from agency staff, adults or healthcare providers

- Conducted home visit of each client monthly and as needed

- Performed initial history and physical examination of all new clients

- Evaluated physician new orders and ensure staff compliance with documentation and reporting

- Evaluated and re-mediated staff performance if necessary

EXCELLENT HOME CARE GIVERS 10/06 – 12/08

Director of Nursing

NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER 08/06 – 08/07

Staff Nurse – Adult Emergency Room

- Provided acute emergency assessment and interventions for adults with different medical conditions and illnesses

- Served as triage nurse and was able to identify complex patient care problems and serve as a resource for co-workers

24/7 TOTAL MEDICAL CARE 02/02 – 08/06

Medical Assistant

- Assisted physicians to examine and treat pediatric patients

- Checked patients’ vital signs, charted medical histories and ran lab tests

- Gave injections, applied dressings, ran EKGs and other tasks related to the position

EDUCATION AND DEGREES

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2006 - 2008

11200 S.W. 8th St., Miami, Fl. 33199

Master of Science in Nursing

Major: APRN – Family Nurse Practitioner

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2004 - 2005

11200 S.W. 8th St., Miami, Fl. 33199

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Major: Nursing (RN)

UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE 1982 - 1991

Calle 4B No 36-140, Cali, Colombia

Bachelor of Science in Medicine

Major: Physician and Surgeon Degree

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners (FLANP)

United States Colombian Medical Association (USCMA)

LICENSES, COURSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Primary Care Updates and Safe & Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances in Florida (Pri-Med) Feb, 2020

- Symposium on IV Nutrient and Chelation Therapies (A4M) Oct, 2019

- Collagen-Stimulating Fillers and Botulinum Toxin Type A Jul, 2019 Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) May, 2019

- Primary Care Updates and Controlled Substances Continuing Education (Pri-Med) Feb, 2019

- Controlled Substances Continuing Education (Baptist) Apr, 2018

- Florida Dispensing Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner License Apr, 2018

- Clinical Issues Updates in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2018

- American Heart Association BLS Program completion Feb, 2018

- Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2017

- Juvéderm, VOLUMA XC, Injection Training (Allergan) Nov, 2016

- Gentle Max Pro Laser Certification (Syneron - Candela) Jul, 2016

- Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2016

- Kybella Injection Training (Allergan) Dec, 2015

- APRN Recertification Aug, 2015

- VOLUMA XC & Juvéderm, Injection Training (Allergan) Jul, 2014

- Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Certification (ACOEM) Apr, 2014

- Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2014

- Integrative Therapies for Pain Management (UM) Apr, 2013

- Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2013

- 13th Annual Dermatology for Non-Dermatologist (USF) May, 2012

- Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2012

- Dermatologic Procedures (National Procedures Institute) Nov, 2011

- urrent Clinical Issues in Primary Care (Pri-Med) Feb, 2011

- Dermatology for Primary Care NPs (AANP) Sep, 2010

LANGUAGES AND SKILLS

Fluent in English and Spanish

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office in PC and Mac OS X systems)

EHR (Electronic Health Records) proficient

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