Registered Nurse Practitioner

KAROLINA VEGA, MSN, FNP-BC

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St Johns, FL 32259

Email: ********@*****.***

Cell: 904-***-****

~SUMMARY~

A medical professional with a successful track record of outstanding performance and over 20 years of extensive medical and clinical experience. Outgoing personality and interpersonal skills allow for both patient and families to feel comfortable, participate during appointments and therefore create a trusting environment where questions are welcome and education is paramount. Successful integration of corporate experience with academic, clinical and nursing skills to effectively meet patient goals and reach healthy outcomes.

~EXPERIENCE~

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

APRN 2/2019 - Current

Women s Health Nurse Practitioner at a fast-paced family planning clinic. Work independently as a single provider in clinic with one RN and CMA as support staff. Perform well women visits, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness including preparing and analyzing vaginal wet mounts, ordering and interpreting labs, medical diagnosis, preventative care, inhouse and prescriptive medications, developing and implementing plan of care, office procedures, medical referrals, mental health, trauma referrals, education and follow-up care. Certified in Paraguard, Nexplanon IUD. Experience with Mirena IUD, Kyllena. PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES

ARNP 11/2018 2/2019

Worked independently as a single provider across multiple office locations with one CMA as support staff. Care provided for patients ages newborn to 26 years old with acute illness as well as preventative and integrative medicine. A full-service Family Practice offering well child checks ups, school & sports physicals, vaccines, acute illness and injury, and management of chronic illness and disease processes ATHENA HEALTH for EMR system.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD/POP HEALTHCARE

ARNP/PRN 6/2018 11/2018

Perform annual health assessment for Medicare advantage patients in home needed for their Annual Medicare Risk Assessments required by BCBSFL. Evaluate and manage patients with multiple chronic conditions, reviews medication and medical history. Performs on site hgb,A1C, urine albumin and immunizations. Identify diagnosis to be used in care plan and communicate findings and assessment to patient s PCP. Educate patients and famil\ regarding disease process, health behaviors and medication compliance. Documentation: Risk Site PRO EMR

QUOTIENT SCIENCES

ARNP- Clinical Operations 6/2017 5/2018

Clinical Operations ARNP Manager of phase 1 and 2 clinical trials. Supervising and monitoring study activities within the clinical team. Clinical trials targeted Hepatitis C and HIV cure as well as many other disease and conditions. Monitor and administer study medications, addressing adverse events in a time sensitive timeline. Review study data including laboratory results as per protocol requires. Perform any study procedures within the ARNP scope of practice. Perform initial patient screenings and patient history and physical examinations. Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each appointment. Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options within protocol requirements. Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity. Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions. Training clinical staff. Scheduling of clinical staff. Experienced in caring for diverse patient populations both medically and culturally. Ethically driven practitioner, able to collaborate with professional colleagues to provide best medical care for patients. Ability to work independently, calmly and proficiently under stressful situations.

THE ELEMENTS MASSAGE SKIN & LASER THERAPY

ARNP 2/2017 - 5/2017

Safely and effectively deliver various cosmetic treatments to achieve patient s desired outcomes. Build rapport with clients, demonstrate patience and sensitivity. Assess new patients and obtain histories with detailed documentation. Laser Hair Removal, Strawberry Laser (Inch Loss/Body Contouring), IPL. WOLFSON S CHILDREN S HOSPITAL

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - NICU 2004 2017

Registered Nurse: Using the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Family teaching and involvement encouraged. Doctors ordered followed and implemented. Medication administration. Use of appropriate respiratory support equipment if needed such as Nasal Cannula, CPAP, oxyhood, ventilators. Delegation, chart update and chart review.

Charge Nurse: Making staff assignments. Participating in Physician rounds. Facilitating transfers and transports of patients. Teaching of families and nurses. Delegation, staff meetings, and in- service on new equipment. MERCK & CO., INC.

Data Management Associate (DMA) 1998 2002

Lead DMA for Pediatric, Woman s health, and Respirator\ drugs. Validate collection s\stems and communicate results to cross- functional teams. Accurately enter and verify data according to established timelines. Chart auditing performed in a timely fashion. Perform discrepancy tracking and manual encoding activities when necessary. FNP PRACTICUM SERIES

Dr. Anez Family Practice / GYN, Nursing Home and Hospice - 404 Hours Jacksonville Spine and Interventional Pain Clinic -200 hours Dr. Choisser MDVIP Family, Orthopedic/Pain Management - 122 Hours All About Pediatrics 122 Hours

CVS Minute Clinic Urgent Care 219 Hours

Dr. Trimas Beaches ENT/Facial Plastic & Nasal Surgery/Aesthetics and Dermatology - 120 Hours

~LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS~

ARNP: MSN, FNP-BC (licensure from the State of Florida) Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) RN: Registered Nurse Professional (Licensure from State of Florida) Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS), Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab-Work, Emotional Support (S.T.A.B.L.E.), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (N.R.P.) DEA License

~EDUCATION~

Master of Science Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Kaplan/Purdue University, Davenport, IA

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Bilingual Fluent Spanish

~MEMBERSHIPS~

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP-FNP)

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