KIMBERLY AYALA-VEGA, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Apopka, Florida 32703 787-***-**** adjxht@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation. Skills

• Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

• Suturing, stapling, skin adhesive, I & D of abscesses, and wound care management

• Venipuncture, nail trephination, nail removal, fish hook removal, and trigger point injections

• IUD insertion/removal, digital blocks, needle decompression, and EKG interpretation

• Splinting extremities, upper and lower joint extremity aspiration, and steroid injections

• Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR Certifications

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 12/2016, current

• American Heart Association, BLS and ACLS, both current Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice, 09/2020

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Master of Science in Nursing, 11/2016

South University

Savannah, Georgia

• Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

• GPA 3.81

Bachelor of Science, 05/2013

University of Puerto Rico

Humacao, Puerto Rico

• GPA 3.61

Licensure

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 12/2016, current

• Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 07/2013, current KIMBERLY AYALA-VEGA, DNP, APRN, FNP-C 2

Affiliations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

• American Nurses Association, ANA

Awarded

• Medical Provider of the year, Orange Blossom Family Health, 2018 Professional Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner

Orlando Epilepsy Center, 02/2020 to present

• Completes comprehensive health history, physical examination, establishes diagnosis and treatment of common neurological disorders such as Chronic tension headaches, Migraine headaches, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Epilepsy.

• Performs point of care testing, and diagnostic tests to identify patient's clinical problems and health care needs

• Exhibits professionalism in triaging and responding to telephone calls from patients, families and caregivers, medical offices, pharmacies, and home care services in a timely manner while efficiently responding to emergencies

• Establishes meaningful relationships with patients by addressing their individual health, psychosocial, educational and cultural care needs

Orange Blossom Family Health, 03/2017 to 01/2020

Orlando, Florida

• Completes comprehensive health history, physical examination, establishes diagnosis and treatment of common acute and common chronic illness with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention utilizing the most current evidence-based guidelines and protocols

• Provides evidence-based medical management of patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes type I and II, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, and heart disease and acute illnesses such as URI, UTI, headaches, earaches, backache, STDs, eye conditions, dermatological conditions, allergic reactions, and abdominal pain

• Performs screenings and preventive measures such as vaccinations within current evidence- based guidelines with a focus on patient education

• Performs point of care testing, and diagnostic tests to identify patient's clinical problems and health care needs

• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, all within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, collaborating physician agreement and prescribing protocols

• Collaborates with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Adept at performing basic physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, and cervical cultures

• Knowledgeable in diagnostics and management of STDs

• Refers patients for specialized services such as home health care, surgical referral, PT, OT, and speech therapy when needed

KIMBERLY AYALA-VEGA, DNP, APRN, FNP-C 3

• Exhibits professionalism in triaging and responding to telephone calls from patients, families and caregivers, medical offices, pharmacies, and home care services in a timely manner while efficiently responding to emergencies

• Establishes meaningful relationships with patients by addressing their individual health, psychosocial, educational and cultural care needs

Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical / Hospice

Physician Regional Medical Center, 2013 to 2016

Naples, Florida

• Provides quality care to acutely ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

• Collaborates with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Recognizes clinical changes in patient status and implements appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

• Serves as preceptor, clinical resource, and mentor

• Provides therapeutic listening, emotional support, and education to patients while providing compassionate care

• Advocates for patients and in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner Interests

• Evidence-based research and quality improvement projects

• Reading science fiction, traveling and being a Zumba instructor

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