ISABEL A. RODRIGUEZ, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

**** **** ******,

Lubbock, Texas 79424

806-***-****

adiuhz@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY: I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities that the nurse practitioner realm has offered. As a nurse practitioner, I have developed the decision-making skills which are an asset to an independent caregiver, but recognize the importance of collaboration with peers. With utilization of both, I feel that I am achieving my goals as a well-rounded family nurse practitioner in providing healthcare to individuals and communities.

EDUCATION: I completed my Master’s degree in Nursing including the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in 1996. The purpose of obtaining an MSN was to bring nursing to a new level in my career and provide care to the diverse area and people of West Texas.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing: June 1994 through August 1996, MSN

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing: August 1990 through June 1993, BSN

South Plains College: June 1990 through August 1990 (summer classes)

Texas Tech University: August 1989 through May 1990

South Plains College: June 1989 through August 1989 (summer classes)

Western Texas College: September 1988 through May 1989 (college extension classes while attending high school)

Crosbyton High School: graduated 1989

HONORS/MEMBERSHIPS:

Recipient of the Silver Star Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 2006

Recipient of the Excellence in Professional Nursing Practice, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 1997

Sigma Theta Tau, Inc., Iota Mu Chapter, member 1993-present

Recipient of the Excellence in Reintegrated Nursing Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 1993

EXPERIENCES:

NURSE PRACTITIONER:

Humana: Your Home Advantage

July 2018-January 2020

To complement my current role, I searched for a position to broaden my role as a nurse practitioner, one that would serve the adult population. Through this role, I performed health assessments on geriatric patients which entail a history and physical and provided education on deficits recognized during the assessment. The information was then electronically communicated to insurance clinical staff and case managers.

NURSE PRACTITIONER:

Covenant Health System: Children’s Orthopaedics of Lubbock

June 2009 to PRESENT

After an internal transfer within the Covenant Health System, I assumed a clinical role performing hospital and office work for the pediatric orthopaedics division. I round, consult, and admit patients in the hospital. In the clinic, I conduct fracture care clinics to alleviate the surgeon’s clinic load of mostly new and chronic patients. As for the surgeon’s clinic load, I participate in clinic at those dedicated times to complete direct admissions, preoperative evaluations, casting, externalized pin removals, coordination of care with other providers.

NURSE PRACTITIONER:

Community Health Center of Lubbock

January 2008 to April 2010

This on-call position allowed me to work with an underserved population in a family practice setting. It required that I provide an exquisitely well-thought out plan of healthcare for this clientele. Because of their few and far-between healthcare encounters, my skills as a provider called for creative ways to stretch the dollar and access supplies and medication for these patients.

NURSE PRACTITIONER:

Covenant Health System: Children’s Surgical Associates of West Texas

October 2003 to May 2009

I returned to Covenant Health System to take on a full clinical position. In this role, I performed hospital rounding, consults, and admissions for the general pediatric surgery and trauma surgeons. In addition, I provided support in the operating room. As well, I was a clinician to the pediatric surgery practice during clinic/office days by seeing new and established patients.

CLINICAL COORDINATOR/NURSE PRACTITIONER

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Wellness Center

February 2003 to October 2003

This job opportunity entailed clinical as well as administrative responsibilities. I broadened my knowledge base by overseeing the clinical component of the practice. In addition, I continued direct patient care in a more autonomous role due to the Wellness Center being a nurse practitioner-managed clinic. It allowed me to work with an underserved population and offer care where gaps existed in the population’s healthcare.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Covenant Health System: Office of James V Higgins, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist

April 8 2001 to February 2003

This was my first dedicated role in the pediatric realm as a nurse practitioner. I honed in on the skills specific to gastroenterology. I would see new and established patients during clinic days. As well, I would work alongside the physician in preparing and organizing information during procedures and upon discharge.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Covenant Health System: Michael MacAdams, MD, Adult Endocrinologist

March 2000 to August 2002

During my time in this practice, I expanded my knowledge of endocrinology, particularly medical conditions I dealt with in my previous family practice settings. I developed a better understanding of disease processes that plague a majority of the population. This job opportunity provided deeper insight of the medical management of many of the clients encountered by a family nurse practitioner.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Covenant Health System (formerly St. Mary Hospital)

Brownfield, TX: 1996-1998

Crosbyton, TX: 1997-1999

Post, TX: 1999-2000

I practiced as a nurse practitioner in the rural/medically underserved areas of West Texas. Through these experiences, I came to recognize the vast need and differences in the health care populations. Working in these areas, I gained a strong knowledge of resources to bring healthcare assistance outside of traditional services to this population.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM

St. Mary Family Health Care Center, Crosbyton, TX

May 1996-August 1996

As a family nurse practitioner student in this clinic, I concentrated on provided concise and holistic advanced nursing care. Through this clinical assignment, I prepared to take on the role of family nurse practitioner in any setting.

REGISTERED NURSE/RELIEF CHARGE NURSE

University Medical Center MICU/CICU/MIMC/CIMC—Lubbock, TX

September 1993 to July 1996

As a staff nurse, I took on critical care patients with various acuity levels. In addition, when needed, I filled the charge nurse role overseeing the function of the units and being responsible for the potential of 20 patients at one time.

FACULTY ASSOCIATE

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing—Lubbock, TX

August 1995 to December 1995

As a faculty associate, I associated the course director and instructors in the undergraduate first level clinical course. I participated in the teaching, leading a clinical group, and evaluating clinical skills of the students.

GRADUATE NURSE

University Medical Center MICU/CICU—Lubbock, TX

May 1993 to September 1993

As a graduate nurse, I expanded the role I played as a nurse technician under the supervision of a competent and seasoned preceptor. The learning experience was invaluable for the upcoming expansion of responsibilities and independence as a licensed registered nurse.

PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENTS: Through my experiences as a family nurse practitioner, I have worked diligently to achieve a balance that can be placed in any situation or circumstance. With the many demands that an advanced practice nurse must conform and address effectively, attaining this balance is a necessity and a valued lesson that is daily task in today’s healthcare. Keeping this in mind, I have the capabilities to optimally serve the listed organizations and occupational responsibilities of an advanced practice nurse. Expanding my roles through organizational functions and broadening my nursing experience will facilitate my goal of servicing the healthcare needs of West Texas in a variety of settings.

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