Registered Nurse Practitioner

Laura Carrasco MSN, APRN, RN, FNP-C

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Professional Experience

UT Health School of Nursing, Houston, TX Jan 2016-March 2020

Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Family Medicine

·Master’s Level FNP Clinical Course Instructor.

·Oversee 6-7 students throughout their clinical semesters. Assist students in completing all required clinical hours, submitting supporting paperwork and conducting clinical site visits to evaluate first-hand clinical knowledge, critical thinking and performance. Collaborate with senior faculty on course feedback and improvements.

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Neuro-Oncology Mar 2020 – present

General cancer neurology consult APN. Working with attending physician along with residents/fellows from surrounding medical schools. Management of neurological complications of chemotherapy/radiation/underlying conditions along with Car T-cell infusion patients.

Weekly case study/presentations on varying neurological topics.

Surgical Oncology (7/2015 – 3/2020)

·APRN in Surgical Endocrinology. Experience in managing a busy outpatient surgical practice (~2 years) along with overseeing and managing clinic staff (clinic nurse, scheduler, and new patient team).

·Previous Inpatient APRN (~3 years) for the Melanoma Surgical Service and Surgical Endocrinology.

·Management of an APRN clinic (EN-CAL) for patients who have had parathyroid surgery to monitor for long term bone health.

·APRN Preceptorship Program

·Participated in department-wide research for quality improvement –management of post-operative pain control (epidurals vs. patient controlled analgesia).

·Worked with clinic staff to meet monthly metrics (follow up visits, new patient visits and consult) along with meeting surgical case requirements.

Inpatient Registered Nurse – G12 Leukemia (9/2011-6/2015)

oExperience in administering chemotherapy.

oBlood product administration.

oResearch protocols.

Completion of Competent Level of the Professional Development Model

New Graduate Nurse Residency Program (Completed with certificate)

Staff Satisfaction Committee – Chair (2014).

Nursing Congress PACT- White Blood Cell Transfusion Policy Review.

Preceptor for new hires and nursing students from surrounding nursing schools.

Dr. Saleha Ahmed 3/2015-7/2015

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

Locum tenems APRN position in a busy family practice treating 25-30 patients daily. Management of acute and chronic illness. Experience managing clinic staff which included a triage nurse, scheduler and medical assistant.

Education

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX

• Masters of Science in Nursing (FNP) December 2014

·Evidence Based Practice Project (Thesis): “Pediatric Asthma: Are Outcomes Affected by Caregiver Compliance and does it vary between the Medicaid and Privately Insured Populations?” A Systematic Review of the Literature

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2011

·University of Texas Student Nurse Association

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences December 2009

Certifications

AANP Nurse Practitioner Certification - current

TX BON APRN & RN License/RX Privileges - current

DEA Number- current

AHA ACLS - current

Professional/Volunteer Activities

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo – Wine Garden Volunteer

Autism Speaks - volunteer

Abstract Submissions/Publications

Abstract: Clinical presentation of a pheochromocytoma

APAO SOAPP Conference held in April 2018 at the Marriott TMC.

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