Registered Nurse Practitioner

Vanessa Diaz de Arce, MSN, NP-C

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner - Certified

Miami, FL

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Eager to provide direct medical care to a diverse patient population through encouragement of self- care and education.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Registered Nurse

Nurse Flex RN, LLC - Miami, FL

November 2019 to Present

• Performed patient assessments

• Administered oxygen and blood products

• Analyzed and completed electronic charting

• Developed and implemented discharge plans

• Assisted nursing team in a variety of services

Private contracting nursing company seeking assignments with medical offices and healthcare organizations. Covers vacations, sickness, leave of absence, and personal time off. Virtual Nurse Instructor

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Remote

September 2017 to Present

• Responsible for course instruction including both classroom and distance e-learning

• Consults with business owners to develop education strategies and delivery methods

• Serves as core member for assigned Meditech module systems training projects

• Expert knowledge of the clinical operation processes in healthcare entities, as acquired through extensive clinical or clinical management experience within the healthcare environment.

• Expert knowledge of microcomputer systems and common software packages available to support database and spreadsheet applications.

Clinical Instructor - StaRN Nurse Residency Program HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Sunrise, FL

August 2016 to Present

• Delivers content to prepare newly licensed nurses for successful careers in Medical Surgical, Telemetry and Specialty Care areas

• Responsible for course instruction utilizing classroom, simulation, and distance / e-learning formats

• Responsible for the delivery of creative and engaging learning programs to provide learners with a wide variety of learning experiences

• Providing nursing skills education and running stimulation scenarios Surgical Pre-Assessment Registered Nurse

Miami Lakes Surgery Center - Hialeah, FL

June 2016 to Present

• Established in patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.

Preoperative Nurse/Postoperative Nurse

Miami Lakes Surgery Center - Hialeah, FL

June 2016 to Present

• Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients pre and post-surgery

• Comfortable in fast-paced emergency situations and adapt in crisis management

• Proficient in initiation of IV’s; skilled in accessing PICC and midlines (discontinuation) Registered Nurse III (Float)

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Miami, FL

December 2014 to May 2018

• Established in patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.

• Knowledgeable regarding cost containment and budget reconciliation in accordance to HCAHPS

• Working with critical patients who need close cardiac monitoring

• Proficient in the use of electrocardiogram equipment/Strips Surgical Coordinator

Neurosurgical Institute of Florida - Coral Gables, FL July 2006 to July 2017

• Managed staff and logistics of clinic and surgical "flow, " including scheduling of employees and patients

• Reviews insurance and financial information with patients.

• Verified patient insurance coverage, determined if referral or authorization for surgery is required

• Arranged time, date and location for procedure; arranged pre-operative testing and/ or exam as needed

• Prepared and provided pre-op patient packet either in person or by mail

• Advised and counseled patient regarding food, fluid and medication intake and restrictions prior to surgery

• Scheduled post-op appointments as needed

• Maintained written chart notes to indicate status of cases

• Ensured timely and accurate distribution of daily surgery schedules and notified all

• Coordinated with physician and surgical vendors to ensure equipment and surgical

• Utilized marketing skills to secure the credentialing of new surgeons to the facility Home Health RN

Miami, FL

January 2015 to April 2015

Registered Nurse II

University Of Miami Health System - Miami, FL

April 2013 to December 2014

• Medical Surgical/Telemetry 32-bed unit

• Post-surgical urology, dermatology, plastic surgery, general surgery

• Proficient with telemetry monitors, PCA pain pumps, wound vacs, urostomy, colostomy, NG tubes, foley catheters, and blood product administration

• Provided direct care of up to 7 patients per shift

• Carried out the care plan planning

• Directed and managed critical care patients

• Monitored and documented patient's vitals

• Provided education and discharge instructions

• Supervised student nurses

Education

Master's in Nursing

Florida International University - Miami, FL

November 2019 to August 2020

Bachelor's in Nursing

Florida International University - Miami, FL

August 2013 to December 2014

Nursing Licenses

RN

Expires: July 2020

Skills

• Home Health

• Hospital

• Med Surg

• Medical Surgical

• RN

• Staff Nurse

• Bilingual (9 years)

• Leadership

• Tube Feeding

• Crisis Management

• Medication Administration

• EMR Systems

• Vital Signs

Certifications and Licenses

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

May 2019 to May 2021

ACLS, BLS, PALS

Driver's License

Assessments

Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Expert

November 2019

Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Expert

Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Expert

December 2019

Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Expert

Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Expert

December 2019

Measures a candidate’s ability to assess a patient's condition and implement the appropriate medical intervention.

Full results: Expert

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

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