Nurse Practitioner Case Manager

Maeza “Mesa” Germame – DNP, APRN, FNP-C, BSN

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El Paso, Texas 79912 ***********@*****.***

CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Provide personal high-level-of-care standards to ensure patients’ safety, comfort and desired outcomes. Display advanced critical thinking skills and the ability to build collaborative and interdisciplinary relationships.

Skilled at training and coaching junior personnel to achieve objectives and goals.

Proven ability to remain composed and employ critical thinking processes in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Practice compassionate care and courteous bedside manner at all times. Perform tasks with an articulate detail-oriented attitude and meticulous attention to detail.

Dedicated to continuously advancing in education and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Family Practice Nursing Physician Relations Evaluation & Treatment Patient Care & Education Collaborative Care Telehealth & Telemedicine Home Healthcare Hospice Healthcare College Level Instructor Articulate Communicator Patient Advocacy Safety Assurance Telemetry / Med Surge ER/ICU

Multistate APRN License in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and more

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Medical Charting Programs

WORK EXPERIENCE

HEALTHY HORIZONS CLINIC 2019 Present

NURSE PRACTITIONER El Paso, Texas

Provide primary care to patients, including performing physical exams and patient observations. Daily attend over 30 patients from pediatric to geriatric. Most patients have complex medical issues. Competently order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.

Excel in the ability to arrive at an accurate medical diagnosis through deciphering and applying information gathered through medical research. Conduct individual research on a regular basis which has proven vital in acquiring a full picture perspective of the patient’s health and well-being.

Prioritize the importance of building rapport and trust with patient and their family through communication and shared decision making. Excel in making personal connections to enhance the service of care provided to each individual patient while still allowing patient autonomy.

Thrive in interpersonal communication with staff, pharmaceutical representatives, specialty doctors, patients, insurances and other medical professionals. Communicate test results through kind, compassionate and simple terminology to explain complex medical circumstances in universal language that is understandable.

Key Achievements: Provide expert advice in disease prevention and the overall health of the patient over an extended period. Improve quality of life by recommending critical changes in lifestyle including diet, activity levels and hygiene.

LAMINA HOME HEALTHCARE 2016 – 2019

REGISTERED NURSE-CASE MANAGER / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING El Paso, Texas

Performed rounds engaging with patients to ensure proper care management and compliance with treatment as prescribed by their physician. Accommodated individualized care plans in response to patient needs.

Utilized knowledge of local, state, federal and regulatory agency regulations and changes in the healthcare field. Proactively improved overall patient experience and advocated for nursing practice and patient experience, helping to develop patient and family centered systems.

Demonstrated compassion and quality care with terminally ill patients; assessed patient medical conditions and maintained patient comfort during the final stages of life. Prioritized and maintained patient dignity.

Key Accomplishments: Equipping loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, emotional support and guidance. Advised grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.

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WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)

PEAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER 2017 – 2019

PSYCHIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Managed all quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Health standards and reinforce the importance of adopting a patient-centered mentality to ensure positive outcomes.

Collaborated with an array of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients. Educated families regarding health conditions and how to best provide for the patient’s long-term care and recovery.

Encouraged patients to take advantage of support groups and other therapeutic social activities to facilitate recovery.

Conducted intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history; documented patient information on medical charts and followed physician’s written orders. Efficient verbal and written communication skills.

Key Accomplishments: Ability to empathize with patients within the framework of mental health and illness theories; gave advice and arranged support for patients, relatives and caregivers. Built relationships, reassured, listened to and spoke to patients.

EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NMSU/DACC/ PARK UNIVERSITY 2002 – 2016

BIOLOGY / HEALTH SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR El Paso, Texas

Provided patient care in the home setting with a team of physicians, family and referring agency; Administered skilled nursing care for clients in their place of residence; assumed the responsibility for coordination of care.

Effectively assessed the needs of the hospice patient and family regarding physical, emotional and psychological dimensions of care and implemented care plans accordingly.

Maintained accountability for information management through tracking attendance, grades and special student accommodations on a regular basis. Utilized knowledge of technology applications to create online portals for each class, in order to assist in communicating course information.

Key Accomplishments: Maintained an approachable, organized and collaborative demeanor in order to assist students to excel within the program.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Nursing Practice – Doctor of Nursing (DNP)

South University, Savannah, GA

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

South University, Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Science, El Paso, TX

Doctor of Medicine

Spartan Health Sciences University- School of Medicine, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucio, West Indies

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Computer Science Programming

Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Life Support (PLS), Critical Care Certification, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (AANP

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