Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
ALVARO OCAMPO
**** ******* **** ** *******, TX **043 - Phone 713-***-**** - Email: **********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Room, serving patients with the greatest care and compassion, while furthering my knowledge and expertise in holistic health care. I believe my determination, passion, fast learning, solid work ethic, and dedication would be a great asset to any health care organization.
Summary of Qualifications
A certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an extensive experience in direct patient care and leadership position in the emergency room.
Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinic experience, personal observation and intuition.
Excellent critical thinking ability as well as exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health-care team. Committed to the success of the team, and devoted to patient advocacy.
Education
Maryville University - St. Louis, MO August 2013 -August 2016
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner – GPA 3.97
Texas Tech University – Health Science Center – Lubbock, TX January 2011- December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors – GPA 4.00
Member of the Sigma Theta Tau, Pi Delta Chapter, Nursing Honor Society
Lone Star College – Cypress, TX August 2007- December 2009
Associate’s Degree in Nursing – Registered Nurse – GPA 3.80
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Miami Dade College – Miami, FL August 2003- December 2005
Associate in Applied Science
Licensure & Certifications
Board- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center (2017)
Registered Nurse – State of Texas (2010)
Basic Life Support for Health Care Professional (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Work Experience
San Joseph Medical Center-Emergency Room - Schumacher Clinical Partners
Family Nurse Practitioner - October 2017-Present Houston, TX
Nurse practitioner/ Mid-Level in a Level III Trauma Center, over 36,000 annual patient visits.
Provided assessments, medical screening examinations, and therapeutic management of patient needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age, needs of the patient population served. Acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician in accordance with regulations, clinical policy, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways.
Provided comprehensive care to up to 30 patients per day with acute and non-acute medical problems.
Performed procedures when necessary in emergency situations; under ER attending direct supervision, including suturing, splint application, incision and drainage (I&D), joint aspiration, and body foreign body removal among other procedures.
Ability to be creative in handling emergencies.
Good judgment to make decisions in emergency situations.
Developed differential diagnosis by taking a thorough history, performing detail physical exam, and ordering of laboratory and imagine studies as needed.
HCA- Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center – Emergency Room – Envision
HCA – West Houston Medical Center
HCA – Kingwood Medical Center
HCA- Tomball Medical Center
Family Nurse Practitioner – September 2019 – Present Houston, TX
Provided comprehensive care to patients with acute and non-acute medical problems developing differential diagnosis by taking a thorough history and physical exam and the ordering of laboratory and imaging studies.
Carefully analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illness and diseases.
Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.
Strictly maintained the confidentially of patients, families, colleagues, and any sensitive situations.
National Interventional Radiologist Partners Houston, TX
Family Nurse Practitioner – August 2017- June 2019
Obtained medical histories; performs physical examinations; reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results. Formulates and manages patient treatment plan for peripheral arterial disease and outcomes.
Collaborated in the development and evaluation of patient care. Updates clinical guidelines/protocols/ pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes; signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements.
Ensured safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to clinical policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Humana- Your Home Advantage
Family Nurse Practitioner – March 2017-February 2018 Houston, TX
Obtained medical histories; performed physical examinations; reviewed orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results.
Performed comprehensive medical assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner.
Recorded physical findings, and formulated care plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
Provided basic primary medical care and treatment to patients in their homes under direction of a collaborating physician.
Collaborated with Physician and other Humana At Home care management team members to prepare comprehensive patient care plans as necessary.
Prescribed or recommended medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
Performed preventive health screenings within prescribed guidelines.
Park Plaza Hospital – Emergency Room
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - January 2010- February 2017 Houston, TX
Served as an active member of task forces/committees –based quality improvement process core measures such as, early recognition and treatment of sepsis, ED length of stay initiative, and quality patient satisfaction oversight committee among others.
Rendered initial care and assessment of patients with life threatening conditions.
Delegated patient care assignments based on nursing needs of each patient, the medical regimen and the qualification and experience of nursing staff members.
Monitored nursing unit and patient status to identify problems and needs.
Identified and confronted issues that affect the quality of patient care; Communicated these concerns through incident reports and through the chain of command in the Emergency Room.
Ensured the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
Assessed patients’ condition and determined patients’ priority for treatment. Strong evaluation ability, quick and decisive judgment, and the ability to keep a cool head.
Performed specialized functions, including responding to audible and visual cardiac alarms and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips among others.
Participated in many health campaigns and committees to educate patients regarding their health care.
Provided the orientation and training of new staff, medical students and nursing students.
Ensure compliance to Standards of Patient Care. Adhered to JCAHO, state and local laws and hospital policies
Memorial Hermann Hospital- Emergency Room- (Trauma Level I, II, III) (PRN –JOB)
Registered Nurse – December 2013-May 2017 Houston, TX
Managed patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, CHF, arrhythmias, asthma exacerbations, COPD, seizure disorders, CVAs, pneumonia as well as other illness.
Managed basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
Communicated with physician regarding changes in patient status, patient needs and recommendations.
Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients. Handled intubations, defibrillations, auto-transfusions, IV starts, A-line setups, splinting, suturing and more.
Served on facility blue code- rapid response team.
Methodist Emergency Center- Kirby - (PRN –JOB)
Registered Nurse - April 2013 – November 2013 Houston, TX
Collaborated with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery – Identified patients’ conditions and addressed/ managed delivery of patient care safely and effectively.
Demonstrated awareness of ongoing ER unit needs to provide other team members with leadership and direction for reaching optimal nursing care standards.
Made critical decision on patient care first hand, as well as organizing emergent care situations.
Interacted with patient families to provide support. Explain medical procedures, treatment, and disease processes.
River Oaks Emergency Center
Registered Nurse - March 2010 – March 2013 Houston, TX
Utilized the nursing processes; assessed, planned, provided and evaluated nursing care based on immediate patient needs.
Provided individual patient education, in accordance with accepted nursing practice and medical plan of care.
Provided pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Coordinated patient referrals and discharged planning follow-ups.
Interpersonal Skills
Fluent in the Spanish language (write, read and speak).
Work well independently and in teams.
Detailed oriented, organized, committed, able to prioritize work and manage multi-task. Ability to work under pressure.
Proficient computer literacy proven through work experience with different hospital electronic medical records (EMRs)- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
References
Dr. Anish Rawat
Medical Director St. Joseph Medical Center – ER
Dr. Amir Rassoli
ER Physician – St Joseph Medical Center - ER
Dr. Orlando Gutierrez
ER Physician – Park Plaza Hospital – ER
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