Family Nurse Practitioner

MARIA ANGELICA FLORES, MSN, FNP-BC

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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Determined. Goal-Oriented. Fast Learner. Resilient. Flexible.

Ability to stay calm and intervene during emergencies and crises, facilitate groups and educational seminars and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, physicians and other medical professionals.

EDUCATION

SIMMONS UNIVERSITY, Boston MA, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Grad 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Philippines, Grad 2008 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT), Philippines, Grad 2000 LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & AFFILIATIONS

State of California RN, License # 742112, Active

State of California NP, License # 95007435, Active

ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certification # 201-***-****

AANP Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Certified / DEA X waivered

Member – American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Member – California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP)

Member – Central Coast Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants (CCNPPA)

Member – Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honor Society of Nursing

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR-BLS, Active

Licensed Registered Nurse in the Philippines - 2008

Volunteer EMT – Philippine National Red Cross, Davao City Chapter - 2000 RELATED EXPERIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS - ATASCADERO http://www.dsh.ca.gov/atascadero/ Family Nurse Practitioner – Full Time June 2018 – Present Provides clinical assessment and case management services for forensic psychiatric patients including constructing and interpreting a medical history; performs and interprets laboratory tests; identifies problems and develops and implements treatment plans for forensic patients; Performs admission assessments, annual assessments and primary care during sick call visits. Other responsibilities include FNP representative for Electronic Health Record (EHR) Committee, Infection Control Committee (ICC) and FNP Proctor for new-hire NPs. Registered Nurse (ETU, Admissions, Treatment) May 2009 – Nov 2017 Administered nursing care to forensic patients in the Enhanced Treatment Unit, Admissions Unit and Treatment Units; assisted in planning and evaluating nursing care of assigned forensic patients; and assisted in directing and training other nursing service personnel; provided direction to unit personnel and ensured continuity of nursing care for forensic patients with nursing personnel of other shifts.

Acting HSS (Health Services Specialist) – Program VI Mar-Aug 2010 / Aug-Oct 2011 Monitored the delivery of nursing services in the program and made recommendations to the Coordinator of Nursing Services as needed to maintain quality of nursing services, particularly in the area of physical care; Evaluated the professional proficiency in which nursing observation and care is provided; Assured that any unusual behavior or symptom of any forensic patient is reported to the Unit Supervisor and physician and recommended a plan of treatment; Evaluated *************@*****.***

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forensic patient's response to medication; Advised in the prevention, detection, and control of communicable diseases and the reporting thereof through the Public Health Office; Monitored the use of restraint and seclusion with respect to the forensic patient's physical condition; Performed nursing audits in accordance with facility policies and procedures as directed by the Coordinator of Nursing Services.

PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS MEDICAL GROUP www.blockpain.com Nurse Practitioner – Part Time Nov 2017-Mar 2020

Performs comprehensive pain assessments, imaging and procedure ordering; Develops and implements a treatment plan; Recommends interventional pain interventions such as nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablations, spinal epidurals, spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps; Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; Prescribes pharmacological agents, treatments, and non-pharmacological therapies; and offers counseling and education to meet patient needs. Laid off due to COVID in March 2020.

THE HAVEN AT PISMO www.thehaven.com

Nurse Practitioner – Part Time April 2018 – Present Works with a multidisciplinary team serving a population of patients being treated for substance use disorders; Provides direct patient care including, initial history and physical examinations, assessment of substance withdrawal, and initiation of medical detox protocols.

OPTUMCARE – UNITED HEALTH GROUP www.unitedhealthgroup.com HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner – Part Time July 2018 - Present Conducts in-home assessments on health plan members, including past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review and depression screening; Responsible for checking vitals, conducts a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick and foot exam; Identifies diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment; Formulates a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge, judgment and assessment findings; Communicates findings during assessments to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care. CLINICAL TRAINING / INTERNSHIP

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF CENTRAL COAST http://www.communityhealthcenters.org FNP Student Intern (Primary Care, Pediatrics & Women’s Health) Mar 2016 – Mar 2017 Provided primary care services to the underserved population of Central Coast California. Interviewed patients to obtain history, performed physical examinations, ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests, prescribed medications and treatments; Provided continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing chronic problems; Made referrals for secondary and tertiary care; Provided health maintenance visits, evaluated for immunizations and provided anticipatory guidance and referrals; Performed assessments for well-woman visits, pre-natal visits, STD

(sexually transmitted disease) and family planning screening and education, newborn and well- child visits and school physicals; Documented and coded all patient contact accurately in the electronic health record.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS-ATASCADERO http://www.dsh.ca.gov/atascadero/ FNP Student Intern (Primary Care) Aug 2016- Mar 2017 Provided clinical assessment and case management services for forensic patients including constructing and interpreting a medical history; performed and interpreted laboratory tests; identified problems and developed and implemented treatment plans for forensic patients; Performed admission and annual assessments, primary care during sick call and provided foot care to patients in the Foot Clinic.

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS Davao City, Philippines April 2000- May 2001 Emergency Medical Technician- Volunteer

Responded to emergency calls and provided efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transported patients to a medical facility; Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators; Provided prehospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system trauma such as: controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wounds, immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed extremities, neck or spine ; Managed general medical complaints of altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic reaction, seizures, poisoning, behavioral emergencies, environmental emergencies, and psychological crises.

DAVAO DOCTORS HOSPITAL Davao City, Philippines http://www.ddh.com.ph/ BROKENSHIRE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Davao City, Philippines http://brokenshire.org/bmh/ WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIV MED CTR Iloilo, Philippines http://www.wvsu.edu.ph/medcenter/ Physical Therapy Intern June 1999–March 2000

Performed and documented initial exams, evaluated the data to identify problems and determined a diagnosis prior to intervention; Planned, prepared and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients ; Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages and adjusted treatments to achieve maximum benefit; and Provided educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health. REFERENCES

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