Latrece N Booker, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

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EDUCATION

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Certificate December 2022

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner August 2018

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2015 Saint Louis University, Madrid, Spain Study abroad and Home stay Fall 2011 LICENSE & CERTIFICATION

ANCC Board Certified October 3, 2018 & February 24, 2023 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing #11000703 Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing #9411247 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Travel Nurse January 2022- current

• Travel/ contract positions at multiple locations including: Advent Health- Orlando, FL Baptist Health- Boynton Beach, FL, Baptist Health- Jacksonville, FL

• Cardiac- telemetry, PCU & Step down units

• Treated patients with a variety of conditions including acute stroke, sepsis, NSTEMI, CHF, COPD, DKA, GI complications, electrolyte abnormalities, arrhythmias and other cardiac abnormalities, COVID19 and other respiratory illness Nurse Practitioner- Complex Care Solutions, Orlando, FL August 2021- February 2022

• Per diem primary care nurse practitioner visits

• Home Health visits conducting assessments, diagnosing, and updating treatment plan

• Provided healthcare arrangements with patient and their primary care provider

• Assessed and referred for emergency situations

Nurse Practitioner- Alonso Medical and Wellness Center, Orlando, FL March 2019- current

• Provide comprehensive care to patients ages 17 and up, including annual physicals and

“sick visits”

• Assess, diagnose and treat acute, subacute and chronic illness including but not limited to: upper and lower respiratory infections, hypertension, diabetes, psychosocial disorders, dyslipidemia, disorders of the urinary system, gastrointestinal disorders, musculoskeletal injuries

• Evaluate and interpret EKGs and lab and imaging results

• Preform annual women’s wellness exams, including Pap Smears and breast exams

• STD screenings

• Pre-op evaluations

• IV infusions

• Seeing an average of 18-25 patients daily, working independently Registered Nurse- COVID19 Crisis Assignment, Northwell Health, New York, NY April 2020- June 2020

• Travel/ contract position

Registered Nurse- PCU, Neuro/ Stroke Unit, Health First, Melbourne, FL 01/2020- 04/2020

• Travel/ contract position

Registered Nurse- PCU, Orlando Health, Orlando FL March 2019- December 2019

• Travel/ contract position

Registered Nurse- Medical Intermediate Care Unit (PCU), Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC

October 2018- March 2019

• Travel/ contract position

Registered Nurse- Orthopedic & Stroke Telemetry Unit, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Miami, FL April 2017- October 2018

• Cared for post-surgical joint replacements, fractures, and stroke patients

• Experience with conditions like arthritis, bone fractures, broken bones, joint replacements, genetic malformations, arthritis, and osteoporosis, traction, casting, mobility devices, and pain management

• Monitored wounds for signs and symptoms of infection and maintained hygiene of wounds

• Demonstrated and assisted patients with use of prescribed therapies including continuous passive motion devices

• Documented patient performance and evaluated ability to thrive

• Monitored and controlled patient pain levels for adherence to prescribed therapies Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL August 2015- February 2017

• Treated up to 6 patients at a time while prioritizing care and applying critical thinking skills to the nursing process

• Completed a New Graduate Nurse Program - August 2015

• Precepted new graduate nurses for 8 weeks of teaching and guidance

• Nurse Leader June 2016- February 2017

• Leadership rounding on all patients in the absence of management on weekends, addressing patient concerns and improving patient satisfaction

• Leadership Journey /Charge Nurse Program June 2016- July 2016

• Nominated for and accepted to a Charge Nurse training and leadership development course. 5 days of 8-hour classes

Charge Nurse & Assistant Nurse Manager August 2016- February 2017

• Promoted to full time charge nurse and interim assistant nurse manager

• Managed up to 38 patients, 8 nurses, and 4 CNAs per day

• Biweekly HCAP meetings

• Created new nursing procedures to increase patient satisfaction

• Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments

• Responded to rescue and code emergencies within the department

• Assisted with nurses’ tribulations, employee coaching and quarterly evaluations

• Handled patient and family grievances

• Responded to barriers with nurse-doctor communication CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Mid-Florida Psychiatry Center May 2022- December 2022 Completed 360 hours with Dr. Vidyasagar Vangala, Board Certified in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. During my rotation we completed hundreds of psychiatric evaluations and created treatment plans for clients with a wide array of mental health illness such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorders, sleep disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dementia's including Alzheimer's dementia. OCD, schizophrenia, and hospital consults. Assisted in medication initiation and management of treatment. Referred for therapy and other non-pharmacological treatments.

L.E.G.S. Therapy January 2022 - April 2022

Completed 135 hours with Pamela Badzinski, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHS. She is a ARNP who started her own practice in Orlando, Florida specializing in pediatric mental health. I was able to assist with treating and diagnosing ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, weight management, conduct disorders, anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. Able to use screening tools to diagnose conditions. Also used genetic testing in some cases to gage treatment plans. Craft Behavioral Health LLC September 2021- October 2021 Completed 45 hours under Board Certified Psychiatrist Mohammad Farooque MD., Ph.D. in Jacksonville, Florida. Observed and inited treatment plans for patients of all ages with multiple conditions including: major depressive disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sleep disturbances, addiction, and personality disorders.

MyCare Health Partners September 2017- December 2017 Completed 170 hours under Jessica Rodriguez, ARNP, at a primary care office in Coral Gables, Miami. Worked with patient 18 years and older, with the majority being between 18-50, all races including, Hispanic, White, Black, and other. Completed many physicals and wellness visits. Focused on primary prevention, screenings and education. Ordered tests, labs and imaging and interpreted the results. Ordered medications and wrote prescriptions. Total SOAP notes completed: 122.

Sylvester Cancer Center January 2018- March 2018 Completed 229 hours at Sylvester Cancer Center with the lymphoma team, worked under Dr. Izidore Lossos, Dr. Alvaro Alencar, and Yamila Melendez, ARNP. Saw patients aged 18 and older. Worked to diagnose and treat lymphomas and certain leukemias. Once a week inpatient rounds on patients admitted for chemotherapy. Focus was on head to toe assessments, focusing on lymph node regions, monitoring lab counts, and ordering chemotherapy. Therapeutic communication with patients just diagnosed with cancer was essential. Dealt with dying patient’s and family members of those patients. Total SOAP notes completed: 115.

University of Miami Hospital May 2018- August 2018 Completed 224 hours at University of Miami Hospital. Inpatient rounding, 12 hour shifts, with a urology group under Lisset Oliva, ARNP. Worked with adult patients median age over 65 years old. Focused on urologic diseases such as disorders of the kidneys, neoplasms of the bladder and prostate, BPH, renal calculi, hematuria, UTIs and more. Ordered labs, tests, imagining, fluids and medications. Conducted H&Ps, assessments, and wrote discharge notes. Total SOAP notes completed: 142.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Daisy Award nominee, West Kendall Baptist Hospital (2018)

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners -Member (2018)

• Hard-worker, reliable, personable, culturally competent caregiver, kind and gracious attitude, team player, self-motivate, organized, efficient, detailed

• Languages: Proficient in Spanish

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Epic, Maestro Care, Cerner, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Certified: ACLS (American Heart Association), FEMA Emergency Management Institute

(Medical Reserves Corps member); Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification; CPR/AED for Health Care Provider (AHA); Breastfeeding for Health Care Providers (WHO/UNICEF), BLS- Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program

COMMUNITY SERVICE

DOCS Fair, Miami March 2018

Volunteered as a student NP at a health fair for vulnerable communities in West Miami. This included health screenings (vitals, GYN exams, ophthalmology, bone density, dermatology, mental health, diabetes, lipid profiles, HIV and Hep C, HEENT, dental, audiology, male exams) immigration services, education/teaching, and referrals

Habitat for Humanity, Miami June 2010- July 2010 Assisted in building a home for an underprivileged family of 4 Nutre Hogar Day Care, Panama City, Panama March 2008 & March 2009 Promoted health and caring for abandoned & malnourished children. Home stay with a Spanish family

Putney Student Travel and Community Service, Costa Rica June 2007- July 2007 Lived and volunteered in a rural Costa Rican village and worked side by side with local residents on refurbishing a community center

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