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Miriam Figueroa-Velez

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic registered nurse with 35 years of dedicated work in medical- surgical unit and 11 years in corrections. Focused on patient and family satisfaction and the healing of body, mind and spirit of overall health and wellness.

Desire a advanced nurse practitioner position in the prison system promoting high standards of health to the vulnerable and underserved population

Accomplishments

Completed a capstone project at Rutgers University titled Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Primary Care Setting Using the STOP-BANG Tool.

The purpose of this quality improvement project was to exemplify the need for the implementation of an evidenced-based screening in a primary care setting to help identify individuals who are likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

This quality improvement project helped identify over 50% of volunteered subjects who were at risk to develop OSA. High risk individuals received further evaluation with polysomnography studies. On August 14, 2017, the American Health Council awarded me as one of the top nurses in the state of New Jersey for exemplary achievement, dedication, and contributions to the Healthcare Industry. Work History

Mountain View/Edna Mahan Correctional Facility - Correctional Staff Nurse

Annandale / Clinton, NJ

07/2017 - Current

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908-***-****

Stewartsville, United States 08886

Skills

● Culturally sensitive

● Strong medical ethics

● Patient and family focused

● Patient evaluation intervention

● Patient and family advocate

● Preventive Healthcare

● Pre and post op-care

● Chest Tubes

Administration of blood and blood

products

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● Wound care

● Substance withdrawal

● Immunizations and Vaccinations

● Accurate Documentation

● Acute Rehabilitation

Education

05/2021

Rutgers, The State University of New

Jersey

Newark, NJ

DNP, A-GPCNP-C, BSN: Geriatric

Nursing

05/1986

Central University

Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse

Warren County Jail - Correctional Staff Nurse

Belvidere, NJ

05/2011 - 01/2021

Neighborhood Services Corporation - Nurse Manager/Site Administrator

Phillipsburg, NJ

10/2007 - 04/2017

● Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters. Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.

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Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.

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Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.

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● Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

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Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

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Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

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Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

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Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.

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Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

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Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

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Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

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Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

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● Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

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Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

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Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

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Cabrini Medical Center - Med-Surg RN

Manhattan, NY

09/1987 - 04/2008

STI testing and treatment, TB control, immunizations, inventory and ordering.

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Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.

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Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.

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Communicated with physicians and practitioners patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.

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Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.

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Pretreatment evaluation, initiation, monitoring, and post treatment evaluation of patients to help make appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated.

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Monitored patients current physical status and reported to physicians any changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior.

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Active participation in yearly community health fairs to screen individuals with potential chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

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Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

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Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and physicians to deliver patient-centered care in a 500-bed capacity hospital setting.

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Demonstrate flexibility and wide scope of practice by formulating inclusive and comprehensive care plans, conducting thorough patient assessments for patients undergoing simple and complex surgical procedures, and integrating pain management best practices.

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Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques through frequent hand washing, dressing changes and prompt patient ambulation as ordered by the surgeon.

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Administered medication through multiple methods, including oral, nebulizer, intravenous (IV), central line, topical solutions, and infusion pump.

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Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

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Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

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Assessed patient status during blood transfusion procedures to communicate abnormalities to the medical or surgical team.

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Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.

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Provided care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

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Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

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Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

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Decreased incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) in diverse patient populations as a member of an interdisciplinary quality improvement (QI) team investigating root cause and optimal practices.

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Create individualized and holistic care plans for patients by assessing physical, functional, and psychosocial factors from the time of admission through discharge and participating in weekly rounds with interdisciplinary teams.

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Contributed to preparation of materials for Joint Commission accreditation and participated in on-site interview discussing patient care, patient optimization and policies in place for safe discharge planning.

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Observed HIPPA standards, and ensure organizational processes to enhance workflow.

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Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

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Affiliations

● American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification, current - August 8, 2027

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Registered Professional Nurse Licensure - 26NR09880900 current - May 31, 2023

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● American Heart Association BLS - B229FD current -August 9, 2022 Languages

English Spanish

Native or Bilingual

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