Registered Nurse Practitioner
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Pedro P. Valdes Jr, MS, FNP-BC
***** ** *** *** *****, FL Zip 33186
***********@*****.*** 305-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
Demonstrated results-oriented, innovative Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with experiences in the Primary Care setting and previous Registered Nurse experiences in various healthcare settings which include Emergency Services, Critical Care, Trauma & Surgical Services. Strong and passionate patient advocate with a focus on educating the local community concerning preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, and primary care. Possesses extensive knowledge about the scope of comprehensive primary and preventive care services, regulations, philosophy, and clinical intervention. Recognized as an excellent teacher and leader who creates a climate of learning and excellence that encourages growth and quality.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University April 2019
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Miami Dade College May 2010
Advanced Technical Certificate – Broward College July 2006
Emergency & Critical Care Specialty Track
Associate in Science in Nursing – Miami Dade College Dec. 2004
Practical Nurse Diploma – Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing Aug. 2003
Associate in Arts – Miami Dade College Dec. 2001
Emergency & Critical Care Specialty Track
High School Diploma – Miami Sunset Senior High June 1998
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
[APRN] Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – State of FL (License #: APRN11003060) Exp. April 2021
[DEA] DEA Registration for Controlled Substances Exp. May 2022
[FNP-BC] FNP, Board Certified – AANP (#F05190855) Exp. May 2024
[RN] Registered Nurse – State of FL (License #: 9228068) Exp. July 2020 [PALS] Pediatric Advanced Life Support – AHA Exp. March 2021
[ACLS] Advanced Cardiac Life Support – AHA Exp. March 2021
[BLS] Basic Life Support – AHA Exp. Dec. 2020
[ABA] Advanced Burn Life Support – American Burn Association Exp. March 2022
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Ponce MediClub August 2019 – Present
NP Skills include:
•Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Proficient with Athena EMR for patient record input and management.
•Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
•Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
•Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
COORDINATOR FOR TRAUMA, PEDIATRICS & ENT SURGICAL SERVICES, Operating
Room – Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) June 2017 – Present
Responsible for appropriating resources, scheduling staff and anticipating surgeon’s needs and preferences for designated services.
Circulating and delegation of staff during trauma and resuscitative patient encounters.
Precepting, mentoring and education of new staff members.
Organized and maintain educational offerings to staff members to include new equipment in- services, specialized equipment management and critical care algorithms.
Hands-On Skills required for this position included:
-Leading and managing Code Blue resuscitation teams during critical events
-Assistance and active participation with intubation for mechanical ventilation
-Set-up and management of ventilation support for intubated patients
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Central Lines and Arterial Lines
-Waveform interpretation and management of Central and Arterial Lines
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Chest Tube and drainage systems
TRAUMA OR RN, Operating Room – Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) June 2016 – June 2017
Circulating responsibilities during trauma surgical and general surgical patient encounters.
Introduction and acquisition of skills for services such as Trauma, Vascular, Neurosurgical and Orthopedic operating room procedures.
Hands-On Skills required for this position included:
-Leading and managing Code Blue resuscitation teams during critical events
-Assistance and active participation with intubation for mechanical ventilation
-Set-up and management of ventilation support for intubated patients
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Central Lines and Arterial Lines
-Waveform interpretation and management of Central and Arterial Lines
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Chest Tube and drainage systems
STAFF RN, Emergency Department – Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) February 2010 – June 2016
Continued development of emergency/critical care nursing skills with critically ill patients and application of team building skills for Level I trauma program. Additional duties included Charge Nurse, Flow/Throughput, and Educator for 48 bed Emergency Department.
Hands-On Skills required for this position included:
-Leading and managing Code Blue resuscitation teams during critical events
-Assistance and active participation with intubation for mechanical ventilation
-Set-up and management of ventilation support for intubated patients
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Central Lines and Arterial Lines
-Waveform interpretation and management of Central and Arterial Lines
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Chest Tube and drainage systems
UNIT LEADER, Telemetry – Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) March 2009 – February 2010
Exposure to managerial experiences with emphasis on staffing, payroll, inventory and anticipation of patient and physician needs of 63-bed Telemetry unit.
PER DIEM RN, Emergency Department – Mercy Hospital (Miami, FL) June 2006 – February 2008
Application of developing nursing skills to the dynamic and diverse patient population of the Coconut Grove area.
-Leading and managing Code Blue resuscitation teams during critical events
-Assistance and active participation with intubation for mechanical ventilation
-Set-up and management of ventilation support for intubated patients
PER DIEM RN, Intensive Care Unit – Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) March 2006 – March 2009
Emphasis on development of critical thinking skill set to enhance nursing care to critically ill patients.
Hands-On Skills required for this position included:
-Leading and managing Code Blue resuscitation teams during critical events
-Assistance and active participation with intubation for mechanical ventilation
-Set-up and management of ventilation support for intubated patients
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Central Lines and Arterial Lines
-Waveform interpretation and management of Central and Arterial Lines
-Assistance and active participation with insertion of Chest Tube and drainage systems
STAFF RN, Emergency Department – Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) February 2005 – March 2009
Advancement from previous nursing skill sets and development of multi-tasking with refinement of critical thinking skills applied to diverse patient populations, including both adult and pediatrics.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Emergency Department –
Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) November 2004 – January 2005
Introduction into emergent care environment with emphasis on aiding registered nursing personnel with medication administration, patient tasking (IV, EKG, and clothing change) and development of critical thinking skills with anticipation of patient health needs.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Transitional Care Unit –
Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) October 2003 – November 2004
Introduction into the healthcare environment with emphasis on aiding registered nursing personnel with medication administration, documentation and development of critical thinking skills with anticipation of patient health needs.
PROFFESIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Operating Room Nurses June 2016 – Present
Board of Certified Emergency Nurses April 2005 – April 2014
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