Professional Summary

Patient – focused and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of diversified advanced nursing experience to include critical care management, surgical, primary care, and school nursing. Compassionate and efficient professional with exceptional clinical skills specializing in pediatrics, women’s health, and gerontology. Adept in family practice procedures including assessments, diagnoses, patient education and follow up. Healthcare leader in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising sound judgment with a commitment to providing quality nursing care.

Educational Background

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner; South University, Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Motte College, Wilmington, NC

Associate of Science in Nursing; Houston Community College, Houston, TX

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

FNP Certification I & D Triage Communication Skills

BLS Certification Suturing Primary Care Quality Documentation Skills

CPR Certification EMR Injection Administration Leadership Skills DOT Medical Examiner Certification

Professional Overview

Clinica Araja

Family Nurse Practitioner June 2022 – Present

Perform DOT Certification Medical Examination for CDL drivers Medical Fitness for duty

Provide cultural Awareness and bridge between patient and provider of different culture/ethnic group

Administration of Pediatric medicine with staff and family – as a whole

PCP for Life

Family Nurse Practitioner January 2022 – June 2022/Contract

Administers annual wellness exams, wellness/diagnostic tests and prescribes medications as appropriate.

Collaborates across a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to implement the coordination a complete healthcare in experience at the facility.

Lead clinical resource for the support staff

Develops individualized patient plans to educate each patient on the treatment plan and preventative care needs.

Patient Satisfaction Score – 5 stars/5 stars

IntegraNet Health

Family Nurse Practitioner June 2021 – January 2022

IntegraNet Health provides contracted physicians to help obtain better reimbursement and streamline operational activities.

Evaluated wellness gaps closures and preventive medical care as a liaison for insurance plans

Impacted Outpatient physician continuity of care post-hospital by office visits within 7 to 14 days after hospital discharge or less – if possible

Medical Home Visit – Increased number of environmental assessments, physical exam, medication review, member education and assessment of home care needs.

Physician Clinic Gap closures increased 85% - resulting in increase in end of the year bonus distribution – exceeding all quota expectation in 6 months

Bretshire Medical Clinic

Family Nurse Practitioner July 2017 – July 2021

Bretshire Medical Clinic provides immediate, non-life-threatening comprehensive primary family care to low income, multilingual patients serving patients ages 5 - 90+.

Accurately and effectively diagnosed and managed chronic illnesses including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, obesity and hyperlipidemia.

Successfully performed acute minor care and physical exams including athletic physicals, pap smears, occupational health exams and general health exams for male, female, geriatric and adolescent patients.

Formulated care plans, wrote prescriptions, ordered, and interpreted lab results and diagnostic tests while providing patient education resulting in a patient satisfaction score of >95%.

Coordinated community outreach events to bring awareness to health initiatives at the clinic and oversaw the women and men’s health and weight management programs.

Administered the COVID-19 vaccine to patients in the community, subsequently reduced the overall percentage of repeat positive cases

Collaborated with physicians and other health professionals within the practice to assist in providing quality patient care and writing referrals when necessary for the ongoing care of the patient.

Advocate Pediatric Home Care

Staff RN December 2011 – August 2017

Advocate Pediatric Home Care provides pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy and home nursing services to children ages 0-21 years.

Provided total patient care for special needs pediatric patients overnight in their homes.

Successfully optimized wellness levels of medically fragile children resulting in reduction of emergency hospital admissions and sick doctor's visit.

Increased mobility, social/cognitive skills, respiratory functions, and overall health of patients by administering treatments, therapies and interventions.

Administered ventilator care, G button feeding and care, tracheostomy care, medication and assistance with all activities of daily living.

Homecare Horizons, Inc.

Assistant Director of Nurses July 1996 -February 2011

Homecare Horizons, Inc. provided Health, Wellness and Fitness in-home senior care services with the Houston area.

Managed a total of 21 staff to include RN, LVNs, CNAs and non-clinical in-patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Successfully developed and directed the new hire LPN program with 90% favorable outcome in teaching wound/dressing care, glucose checks, blood pressure monitoring and respiratory assessments/treatment.

Recommended the State sponsored Medically Dependent Children Program with 100% adoption by the agency that increased revenue and improved patient census.

Developed plans of care that complied with federal, state and local regulations

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Collaborated with other health care professionals to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care delivery.

North Forest ISD

Lead, Certified School Nurse August 1984 - June 2012

North Forest ISD was a public education system in the North Houston area totaling over 10,000 students district wide.

Lead campus nurses to oversee the healthcare of 1100 students and faculty across multiple campuses.

Conducted State mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in 3 secondary schools with student enrollment of 700+ and ensured external follow-up.

Provided first - aid, emergent care, medication administration and treatments for students as ordered by the healthcare provider.

Coordinated Health Fairs that increased the number of immunized student's district wide by 85%.

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