Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Desired Position: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
CAREER MISSION
Significant to my profession is my career mission, which is to work for excellence with well-defined goals and realistic outcomes as APRN, utilizing evidence-based practice of nursing and medicine.
My daily objectives include:
Provide excellent patient care and increase patient satisfaction level.
Educate patients and significant others according to their level of understanding and capacity.
Maintain proper decorum both in personal and profession as defined in the scope of practice and advanced professional ethics.
Demonstrate professional leadership with clinical skills as expected of family nurse practitioner (FNP).
Collaborate with other healthcare providers and allied healthcare team as necessary to provide patient care.
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas of Board of Nursing (License AP145204). Acquired February 18, 2020
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certification, (Certification #F10190609). Acquired October 11, 2019
Registered Nurse, Texas of Board of Nursing (License # 740598) Expiry on January 2021
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Expiry on September 2020
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University June 29, 2019
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Master of Science in Nursing – Walden University July 13, 2012
Leadership and Management
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Far Eastern University March 25, 1993
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CASES ENCOUNTERED
In my nursing career, I have the opportunities to handle and collaboratively on acute and chronic conditions. The following include: cerebrovascular accidents and transient ischemic attack (CVA/TIA), migraine headaches, hypertension, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation/flutter/arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, cor pulmonale, obstructive/restrictive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumothorax, lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, esophageal reflux, esophagitis, celiac/malabsorption syndrome, gastro-intestinal cancer, small bowel obstruction, pyloric stenosis, abdominal migraine, abdominal abscess, diverticulitis, appendicitis, diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary tumors, breast cancer/ovarian cancer/uterine cancer, endometriosis, fibrosis, renal disease with or with dialysis, anemia, leukemia, otitis media & externa, allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis; peri-tonsillar abscess, and few other acute on chronic problems. Some of these conditions are treated medically, conservatively, or may require surgical interventions with post-operative therapies and/or rehabilitation. Depression, anxiety, debility, and/or malnutrition often occurs with the acuity, recurrence and chronicity in some of these conditions. Therefore, treatment plans vary and are individualized with proper referral to optimize care.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
STUDENT NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
July 2018-June 2019
Family Practice – Dr. Jose Lozano, Falfurrias Clinic (Falfurrias, Texas).
Family Practice – – Dr. Jose Ugarte, Ugarte Family Clinic (Kingsville, TX).
Pediatrics – Dr. Alfredo Andaya, Community Action Center (Kingsville, TX).
Obstetrics and Gynecology Care – Dr. Sultana Khimani, South Women’s Center (Corpus Christi, TX).
Role Function:
Check on patient schedules. Perform triage whenever necessary.
Complete assessment that is asked of their chief complaint and assign medical diagnoses and priority of care.
Discuss with the patient and family members/significant others with the patient's informed consent regarding health needs and treatment plans.
Ready lists of medications and validate with the preceptor.
Coordinate care. Secure consents for the assessments/treatments. Assist/perform I&D, wound dressing, and catheterization procedures. Document procedures.
Assign ICD 10 and CPT codes of the services provided.
Facilitate referrals and arrange appointment schedules.
Document assessment and care plans. Evaluate treatment plans upon follow up.
Discuss with the preceptor given clinical situation.
Provide good teamwork relationship among the clinic staff members/employees.
NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner – Dr. Lozano Family Clinic (Falfurrias, Texas).
January 2020 – Present. (PRN Position)
Role function:
Administrate population health care according to their health care needs seen in the primary health clinic, which includes diagnosing healthcare diseases and disorders; prescribing diagnostic, therapeutic, and medical interventions (medication prescription); providing continuum of care; provide collaborative care and appropriate referrals.
Perform advanced physical assessment to different age groups and diagnostic procedures such as peripheral line catheterization; parenteral administration of nutrition with adequate caloric needs; urinary catheterization; bladder scan; peritoneal dialysis; punch biopsy; pap smear for cytology; cystoclysis; incision and drainage; and suturing procedures.
Educate patients and significant others on the disease understanding; importance of participation in the care; and informed decisions.
Assign medical decision-making level, CPT codes for evaluation and management.
Ascertain appropriate ICD 10 codes given the complexity of the disease and the healthcare services rendered.
Use applications on words, excel, and power point as tools to demonstrate learning resources and business financial data.
Clinical Documentation Specialist – Spohn Health System (Kingsville, Texas). October 2012 – Present
Role function:
Make rounds with the physicians for patient's assessments and discuss treatment plans, goals, and expected outcomes with the patients and significant others.
Provide analytical diagnostic templates, which provide pathways in capturing important clinical data.
Discuss with physicians and consultants regarding patient's clinical condition and treatment plans given the medical diagnoses. Conduct reviews on patient healthcare data through electronic medical records (EMR). Accomplished quantifiable patient care reviews with quality follow through on physician and allied health care team documentation.
Provide analytical diagnostic templates, which provide pathways in capturing important clinical data.
Collaborate physician engagement on clinical data significant to individual patient care assessments, treatment plans, evaluations, and order entries, and meaningful use of EMR.
Coordinate with case managers in discharge planning and relay gaps for resolution, avoiding fragmented care services.
Provide input productivity in maintaining organizational value based purchasing score card through effective, efficacious, and efficient care given the resources as evidenced by increased patient satisfaction and provider healthcare positive outcomes.
Maintain productivity with financial impact and maintained quality documentation.
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical and Telemetry unit – Spohn Health System (Kingsville, Texas). June 2009-Oct. 2012
Role Function:
Coordinate the efficient flow of patients according to resources, which may include staff realignment and report to the unit manager or supervisor.
Perform thorough physical assessments and history taking. Validate source of information with confidentiality.
Make self-presence with the doctors during physical exams on their patients and make information like medical history, clinical labs, and input from referrals ready.
Initiate and coordinate quality nursing care from admission through discharging patients.
Act as resource person on unit operation policies adhering to standards of practice.
Orient newly hired staff in the unit. Communicate policies and guidelines.
Ensure patients have been prepared prior to any procedures: bowel prep, enema, catheterization, pre-op IV medication administration, and others.
Manage wound care and provide education about pressure ulcer identification. Manage wound care with the physical therapists.
Schedule rounding with the nursing staff and report to the incoming shift.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Instructor (Weekends) – Texas A&M University (Corpus Christi, Texas). May 2014-Aug 2014
Role Function:
Act as clinical instructor for graduating BSN students to perform holistic patient care in five different clinical units: medical, surgical, telemetry, critical care, and emergency units.
Teach students on the significance of appropriateness of nursing care plans with legalities on nursing documentation.
Demonstrate and follow through student’s level of nursing care competency skills.
Grade students according to their level of performance as reflection on the following areas: skill, knowledge, and attitude.
ER/Triage Nurse – Spohn Kleberg Hospital (Kingsville, Texas). Jan. 2009 – June 2009
Role Function:
Accommodate patient’s health needs per triage assessment.
Do physical assessment and alert ER physician on abnormalities.
Perform and/or assist ACLS and other related emergency/routine procedures.
Facilitate referrals within facilities.
Facilitate transfer to higher care of specialty
Discharge patients with patient and significant others understanding of their conditions, home care remedies, prescribed medications and treatments with follow up to their respective healthcare providers.
Senior Charge Nurse, Mafraq Hospital (Abu Dhabi, UAE. Aug. 2005 - Jan. 2009
Role Function:
Admit patients. Assess and do initial laboratories. Call admitting physicians and assist further care.
Provide post-operative care. Facilitate rehabilitation services
Discharge patients. Provide medication and treatment education with significant others. Schedule appointments in outpatient clinics.
Act as resource person and preceptor to newly hired nurses. Help monitor healthcare initiatives in the department.
Assist the unit manager in coordinating staffing needs from admission through discharge of patients.
Assist in performing chart audits for process improvement.
Senior Charge Nurse, Male Medical Unit – Philippine General hospital (Manila, Philippines). Feb. 2002 - Aug. 2005
Role Function:
Act as resource person, quality link nurse and a preceptor to newly hired nurses.
Work with charge nurse in coordinating admission and discharge of patients throughout the shift and in making patient assignment.
Facilitate preparation and transferring of patients scheduled for surgery and procedural units.
Act as quality representative of Medical Wards (Male and Female wards): chart and performance in the medical and surgical units.
Collaborate with the department of nursing education, training and research on the staffing needs that may concern on their training needs and professional development.
Charge Nurse, ER– Al Habib Polyclinic-hospital (Boraidah, Al Qassim, K.S.A.). Jan.1999- Jan. 2001
Role Function:
Provide initial ER assessment and discuss possible/expected treatments.
Assist physicians for any emergency procedures like ACLS, D, thoracostomy, paracentesis, and others.
Facilitate transfer of care to higher level.
Provide health teachings upon discharge patients.
Facilitate patient throughput. Re-align staffing needs corresponding the staffing matrix, patient acuity and activity level of the unit.
Communicate written health directives and policies to ER and clinical units.
Participate in brainstorming for the improvement of patient healthcare services and collaborate work policies among interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
CONTINUED EDUCATION HOURS
A Detailed Review of Systems: The Backbone of Practice, Oct. 2019
Antibiotics Infection and the Evidence: 2019 Update, Oct. 2019
Chest Pain and Discomfort in the Acute Care Setting, Oct. 2019
Management of Valvular Heart Disease in Adults, Oct. 2019
The Truth about Documentation, April 2014
Wound Care Certification, 2012
8Th Annual Diabetes Conference, Aug. 2012
AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter June 2012 – 2013
American Nurse Association– January 2012 – 2015
REFERENCES
Mrs. Sheila Comoro. Memorial Hermann-Greater Heights, Rehab Staff Nurse. Cellphone # 346-***-****
Rhodney Delosangeles. VA Behavioral Nurse II. Corpus Christi. Cellphone # 361-***-****
Dr. Alfredo Andaya. Community Action Center Pediatrician. Kingsville, TX. Cellphone # 361-***-****
Mrs. Daphne Balane. Spohn Kleberg Hospital. Kingsville. TX. Cellphone # 361-***-****
Mrs. Johna Leziel Jose. Fresenius Dialysis Nurse. Kingsville, TX. Cellphone # 361-***-****
Mrs. Vilma Peligrion-Legada. Fresenius Dialysis Nurse, Kingsville, TX. Cellphone # 361-***-****
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