Optimizing Wellness
SENIOR-LEVEL NURSING PROFESSIONAL
Patient Care – RN/ARNP Teaching Administration Program Development
Dynamic, experienced leader with history of optimizing patient health while cost-effectively directing operations of large facilities. Proficient at assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring status changes, and developing / delivering accurate records. Adept at managing relationships with physicians, patients, families, external medical offices, and pharmacies. Experienced managing teams of RNs and other healthcare providers to consistently meet or exceed aggressive performance goals in high-pressure environments. Develop and implement programs for Company Care and Employee Health, developed and opened an Adult Day-Care center, assisted the Medical and Nursing Departments opening up a “Fast Track center in the Emergency department to expedite level 1 & 2 patients
SKILLS, ABILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS MATRIX VALUE OFFERED
Core Competencies / Strengths at a Glance:
Intakes & Assessments Triage Staff Development & Supervision Community Relations Patient/Family Education & Support Budgeting & Financials Billing Vendor Management Purchasing Cost Reduction Regulatory Compliance Safety Marketing & Promotions Strategic Business planning Quality Presentation
CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE DRIVING FORCES
NURSING ADVANCED NURSING PRACTISE NURSING MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Administrator Miracle Life Adult Day Care
ARNP - PRN Sarasota County Jail
ARNR - Family Practice Miracle Resort Health Clinic
ARNR - Family Practice Manatee County Rural Health Services
ARNR - Family Practice Florida Civil Commitment Center, GEO, Inc.
ARNR - Family Practice Desoto Memorial Hospital
Head Nurse, RN University of Pennsylvania, Emergency Department/Trauma Center
ARNP - Emergency Department South Miami Critical Care, Inc.
Administrator – ARNP Florida Power & Light
Head Nurse, RN /ARNP Emergency Department Cedars Medical Center
Company care Employee Health Cedars Medical Center
ARNP, Staff RN, Emergency Staff LPN South Miami Hospital
Purpose and Scope: Purpose and Scope: Provide skilled nursing care in various clinical and non-clinical settings. Conduct thorough patient assessments, determine treatment plans in partnership with physicians, create and maintain accurate records and notes, and report changes in patient conditions to physicians in a timely manner. Assisted in the development and implementation of the EMR
Organizational Impact Contributions:
Conduct thorough assessments of incoming patients; record blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and weights.
Conduct specialized procedures and discuss and suggest changes in care plans to facilitate healing and expedite discharge dates with primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, specialists, and technicians.
Ensure accurate delivery and update of prescription refills; maintain communication and relationships with pharmacies and insurance companies.
Contribute to patient quality of life by assisting with daily functions; provide self-care methodologies and medication / diet instructions and education. Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities as required.
Conduct specialized procedures and discuss and suggest changes in care plans to facilitate healing and expedite discharge dates.
Responsibilities also include managing daily clinical operations, purchasing of supplies and equipment, maintaining safety standards, and troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner.
CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE DRIVING FORCES
TEACHING
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing University of Miami School of Nursing
Coordinator, Family Nurse Practitioner Program University of Miami School of Nursing
Faculty University of Miami School of Nursing
Preceptor Mount Sinai Medical Center
Purpose and Scope: Provide effective medical and surgical nursing to student nurses in both clinical and classroom settings. Develop and administer tests and utilize effective classroom management techniques to maximize student comprehension and success.
LEARNING CREDENTIALS
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL MBA
MASTER OF SCIENCE – Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – Nursing
BACHELOR OF ART – Psychology Sociology
CERTIFICATES
American Heart Association
ACLS/BCLS PALS Provider ACLS/BCLS Instructor BCLS Instructor Trainer
University of California San Diego
Emergency Nurse Specialist Certification, Basic, Advanced
Miami-Dade Community College
Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Nurses Association
Certified Emergency Nurse 1 Trauma Nurse Provider Trauma Nursing Instructor
ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
Dade County
Elderly Abuse Task Force Youth Fair First Aid
Emergency Nurses Association
Member State Representative for Dade County Chapter State Committee Chairman, General Assembly State Delegate, National Convention State President Editor, State Newsletter
American Nurses Association
Member Dade County Chapter Treasurer Advanced Practice Council Member Vice President Treasurer
National Organization of Nurse Practitioners
Faculty Member
American Heart Association of Greater Miami
Member, ECC-CPR Committee Affiliate Faculty, BLS
Nursing Student Association
Faculty Representative, University of Miami
PRESENTATIONS
Office Emergencies Gust Speaker, Graduate Nursing, Barry University Basic Life Support Classes Trauma Nursing Classes Physical Assessment Course with Hospital Practical Nursing Management Emergency Nursing Review, 4-day seminar Musculoskeletal Assessment Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat Assessment Abdominal Assessment Marine Injuries Boating First Aid Emergency Care of Shock Emergency Care of Poisoning Emergency Care of Chest Trauma Surgical & Wound Care Introduction to X-Rays
PUBLICATIONS
Meniere’s Syndrome – Nursing, 1985
Anatomy of the Eye: A Crossword Puzzle, Point of View Ethicon, 1980
Quarterly Column, “Up and Running”, State of Florida newsletter for emergency nurses
REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA PROVIDED UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST