Cler Aquillas
**** ***** ******** **. ***. **D Chicago – IL – 60660
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T: 773-***-****
Professional Summary
Certified family nurse practitioner seeking a position in primary care eager to provide patients with professional and compassionate care. Nurse experience with over 09 years in the medical field. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through active listening to patients and engaging motivational interviewing skills. Passionate about whole body wellness and preventative care. Trained in a variety of health care settings, treating patients with different diseases and injuries. Professional prepared to give consistent collaborative care that will be efficiently used for the well-being of patients from different cultural backgrounds.
Skills
Team leader of a group of 11 nurses, which included ensuring all patients were handled according to company guidelines.
Good verbal and written communications skills that help in teaching the patients and providing excellent level of patient care.
Problem-solving and analytical skills which assist in deciding a diagnosis with the most serious cases.
Strong interpersonal skills that assist me to work closely with other members of the care team to provide the best treatment plans.
Ability to listen closely to patients, learn more about their complaints, and provide better treatment options to improve patient compliance.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously efficiently and experienced in working in stressful environments, including busy medical departments.
Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Work Experience
Wahid Medical
Family Nurse Practitioner
March 2020 – August 2020
Provided direct medical care, coordination, consultation, and referrals for a diverse multigenerational patient population with a wide range of clinical problems.
Tracked and documented patients’ status and needs through patient interviews and chart reviews.
Performed and analyzed lab test to accurately diagnose patient and develop treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and medications.
Reviewed patient charts to have an accurate understanding of health history and current treatment protocols for enhanced care.
AXA Assistance USA
Senior International Nurse Case Manager
November 2011 – January 2018
Team leader of a group of 11 nurses, which included ensuring all patients were handled according to company guidelines.
Medical monitoring, management and cost analysis of members who were traveling or working outside their country of passport and had insurance assistance. Use of English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages to communicate and obtain clinical information with providers worldwide.
Obtained customer medical information to determine medical necessity for care. Evaluated provider diagnosis, care, and treatment plan.
Recommended and facilitated evacuations when appropriate and manage repatriations to home.
Direct communication with patient to assess level of comfort with provider, facility and medical situation.
Provided medical expertise and support to Operations, Claims, Marketing departments.
Managed patient cases, ensuring that there was a continuum of care between physicians, specialists, and other practitioners.
Thorek Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse
June 2011 – October 2011
Worked in the Emergency Department.
Obtained patient’s medical information to determine medical necessity for treatment plan.
Evaluated the appropriateness of diagnosis and assess patient’s improvement.
Recommended and assisted on complex cases with transfer to higher level care when appropriate
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse
Jan 2011 – April 2011
Worked in the step-down hepatic transplant unit.
Obtained, reviewed, and assessed patient’s medical clinical information for pre and post-surgery.
Assisted on complex cases and recommended transfer to higher level care when appropriate.
St. Louis VA Medical Center
June 2009 – December 2010
Worked in the medical surgical and telemetry units.
Evaluated the appropriateness of provided diagnosis, treatment plan and care.
Worked with other clinicians to provide transference to a higher-level care when needed.
Trained new graduate nurses and nursing students.
Education
North Park University
Chicago, Il
Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
August 2019
Southern of Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Il
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
May 2009
Howard Community College
Chicago, Il
General studies
December 2003
Training, Certification and Licensure
BLS 185*********
RN IL 041.381104
NP IL 209020554
ANCC 201-***-****
NPI - 151*******
DEA - MA5835004
RN CA – 95213758
NP CA – 95014166
NPF CA - 95014166
Professional Membership
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
American Nurses Association - Illinois
Hobbies and Interests
I walk 5Ks for charities, especially for American Heart Association and take foreign languages courses to be able to communicate effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.