Santa Margarita Rodriguez

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Corpus Christi, TX 78410

361-***-****

adg84g@r.postjobfree.com

CURRICULUM VITAE

Objective:

To obtain a full-time position as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing, long term care or primary care setting and give patients quality care with compassion and empathy. I believe my dedication, work ethic, and passion for learning will be an asset to any health care organization.

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Western Governors University

Registered Nursing (RN) Program

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Del Mar College

(August 2016)

(May 2014)

(August 1998)

(May 1994)

Professional Licensures and Certifications:

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse, Texas

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

Expires: 8/31/2021

Expires: 8/30/2021

Expires: 8/31/2019

Employment History:

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - WellMed Medical Management Complex Health Clinic

-Heart Failure, COPD, HTN and Diabetes focused care along with other chronic diseases. Conduct comprehensive clinical systems review with patients to ensure appropriate level of care and intervention being provided

-Implementation of Diabetes and COPD care processes that incorporates group education, the team based approach allows for an appropriate action plans and specific goals with each patient.

-Provide primary,acute and specialty services

- Conduct physical assessments-

-Interpret diagnostic test- labs, x-rays and EKG’s

-Diagnosis and treat chronic and acute conditions medications

-Prescribe medications and treatments

-Educated patients on lifestyles choices that promote positive health and illness prevention

Registered Nurse – PRN/ Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Course – Sava Senior Care

Dec 2016 - Current

Oct 2013 – June 2015

- Instructed students on the curriculum required by the State of Texas in becoming certified nursing assistants. Curriculum consists of 100 total hours comprised of 60 hours of didactic skills and 40 hours hands on training experience in a long term health care setting. I achieved a student ratio of 100% certification rate.

- Assist Director of Nursing in preparation for state surveys.

- Assist with placing systems back into compliance by hands on assessment and documentation by in servicing and instruction staff.

- Assist facilities with skills validation for employees that include hand washing, pericare, trach care, wound care and others skills as needed.

Interim director of Nurses / PRN – Sava Senior Care

Aug 2013 – Oct 2013

- Ensured that the facility conducted policies and procedures as per federal guidelines.

- Checked staffing pattern, reviewed 24-hour report, performed room rounds, reviewed surveillance, reviewed T.O’s with MARs / TARs, reviewed concerns and follow-up within 72 hours, reviewed resident clinical records of new/re-admissions, transfers, discharges and changes in condition daily.

- Completed any required filed support reports as needed.

- Attend daily IDT and nurse Mangers meetings.

- In-Service staff according to facility needs.

- Participated in the facility QAPI meetings and reviewed for any trends.

Registered Nurse – Regional Clinical Director – Sava Senior Care

Oct 2007 – Aug 2013

- Multi facility Management from Corpus Christi to Rio Grande Valley

- Conduct comprehensive quarterly clinical systems review to ensure facility implementation of resident care processes, develop appropriate action plans with the facility leadership team with specific responsibilities and timelines.

- Provide mentorship and education to the Director of Nursing and key leadership to ensure professional development and retention.

- Ensure the facility RAI process is interdisciplinary and comprehensive to meet the needs of the individual resident.

- Serve as a member of the Regional Quality Assessment and Assurance meetings to provide a summary report of clinical operations that identifies trends and strategies for improvement. Collect and organize data for each facility and region.

- Conduct timely and comprehensive investigations related to clinical compliance.

- Review clinical denials for admission to assess appropriateness and to identify facility clinical competency training or program development needs.

- Represent clinical operations at professional clinical services organizations and consults with industry experts for current state or practice and trends in the provision of resident care and services.

Registered Nurse – Director of Nursing – Harbor View Health Care Center

Oct 2005 – Oct 2007

- Managed the daily routine of a long term care facility.

- Directed the quality and management of treatment given by 25 RN’s and 35 CNA’s

- Directed all major programs of the facility such as policy and procedures for Standards of Care, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, and Residents Rights.

- Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure.

- Oversaw the hiring process and continued employment of nursing staff ensuring there was adequate nursing staff and that their skills remain current.

- Assessing and ensuring the health needs of each resident by communicating the needs of the residents to the facility physicians and IDT team.

Registered Nurse – Assistant Director of Nursing – Harbor View Health Care Center

Aug 2002 – Oct 2005

- Managed the infection control program, Skin assessments, Incident reporting, Vaccination’s, Tuberculosis Control Program, Scheduling, and Staff development.

- Oversaw nursing employee conduct and ensured there was adequate nursing staff.

Organizational memberships:

- American Association of Nurse Practitioners

- Golden Key International Honor Society

-TNP

- Coastal Bend Advanced Practice Nurses

July 2016 - Present

October 2015 –

Present

March 2019

October 2018-present

Volunteer History:

None

References:

Available Upon Request

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