Registered Nurse Practitioner

Laura Bernal, MSN, FNP-BC

**** ****** *** ******, ** 33327

*******@*******.*** 786-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Established, results-oriented and innovative advanced practice registered nurse with expertise in educating the healthcare community concerning preventative measures and disease screening. Have extensive knowledge about the scope of emergency nursing as well as advanced practice in primary care and clinical intervention. Possess a high degree of clinical and management expertise and is able to function well within a complex organization with experience working in a high stress environment. Areas of expertise include full-body assessment and addressing health care concerns, communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and the development and implementation of the patient-centered plan of care.

EDUCATION

Chamberlain College of Nursing Miramar, FL

Master of Science in Nursing August 2020

Barry University Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2015

Everest Institute Miami, FL

Surgical Technologist December 2006

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

[FNP-BC] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – Accrediting Board August 2020

Preceptor of the Year for Baptist Health South Florida January 2020

[RN] Licensure: Registered Nurse- FL 1935871 August 2018

[GENE – NICHE] Geriatric Emergency Nursing Education - Nurses Improving Care for

Health System Elders 2019

[BLS] Basic Life Support 2020

[ACLS] Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2020

American Nurses Association 2018

Daisy Award Nominee 2017

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Primary Care

Xochil Echeona APRN, Trujillo Medical Center (Miami, FL) 350 Hours

Pediatrics

Janet Trujillo MD, Trujillo Medical Center (Miami, FL) 150 Hours

Women’s Health

Janet Trujillo, MD, Trujillo Medical Center (Miami, FL) 100 Hours

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Staff Nurse – Baptist Health South Florida 2017-Present

Adult Emergency Department

Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.

Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.

Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, blood transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol.

Completed training for specialized teams, such as Triage and Trauma as well as became a member of such specialized committees.

Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine.

Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, and conscious sedations.

Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.

Supervised RN’s and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nursing staff.

Nominated and accomplished preceptor of the year 2020 for Baptist Hospital of Miami

Nominated for National Daisy Award 2017

Facilitated transition of computer systems as a Cerner Super User throughout multiple Baptist Health facilities.

Able to identify and prioritize many patients coming in through triage in order to provide safe care.

Preop Nurse/Recovery – Weston Surgical Center 2016 – Present

Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery

Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct

Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure

Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure

Assess patients’ post-operative condition

Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria

Log all findings in patient files

Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort

Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician

Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Telemetry Med Surge Nurse – Baptist Hospital of Miami (Miami, FL) Jan 2016 – Mar 2017

Managed patient care through education and treatment.

Worked with medical team to develop patient treatment and care plan.

Quickly assessed patients conditions and obtained vital statistics

Addressed the direct care needs of each patient

Interacted with patient and family members

Surgical Technologist – Baptist Hospital of Miami (Miami, FL) May 2007 – Jul 2014

Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment

Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned

Functions in the role of assistant as necessary under the direct supervision of the surgeon

Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure

Assists with patient care activities

Professional Skills

Languages: English and Spanish

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet, Microsoft word and PowerPoint

Electronic Systems: Net Access, Cerner, T-Systems, E-Clinical Works and Medi-Tech

Soft Skills: Rapport building, critical thinker, problem solver, working under pressure, multi-tasking, dependable, integrity

References: Available upon request

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners May 2018 – Present American Nurses Association July 2020 – Present

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