APRN with DEA license

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

An accomplished, resourceful, and dynamic nursing professional with proven performance of clinical excellence, organizational planning and implementation, financial and human resource management driven to exceed outcomes and expectations. Over 20 years distinguished career with diverse leadership experience that spans multiple environments including for-profit, not-for-profit, faith-based, community, academic medical centers, and private physician practices. Able to build solid relationships and consensus across matrix environments. An energetic and focused leader committed to improving operational efficiency and exceeding organizational goals through teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Doctorate in Nursing Practice

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL.

Master of Science in Nursing

Adult Health/Oncology

University of Miami

Master in Business Administration

Executive Management

Florida Atlantic University

Post Masters ARNP Certificate

Florida International University

Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Barry University

Miami Shores, FL.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

APRN - SURVIVORSHIP AND PATIENT NAVIGATION MANAGER (July 2016 to February 2022)

Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4306 Alton Road, Miami, FL. 33140

Clinical educator for outpatient services; pre-treatment education; survivorship care planning

Over two years telehealth for patient management

Implemented survivorship clinic and developed patient navigation program

APRN - PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE (June 2013 – September 2015)

Broward Health, 309 SE 18th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33316

Designed and executed palliative care program for one of the ten largest public healthcare systems in the US

Educated physicians, residents, nurses and support staff on palliative and supportive care

Hospital inpatient, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient consultations for palliative home care and hospice

APRN - CANCER INSTITUTE COORDINATOR (May 2011 – June 2013)

Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2925 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, FL. 33331

Collaborative practice agreement with Cancer Institute Chairman for program development and nursing leadership

Designed and implemented one-on-one billable educational consultation service

Responsible for all hematology and oncology inpatient consultations

DIRECTOR, ADVANCED PRACTICE (January 2008 – April 2011)

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 1475 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL. 33136

Point person for all clinical and operational activities in heme-onc division for advance practice staff, direct reports of 25 FTEs – ARNPs, PAs and research RNs

Organized and coordinated monthly advance practice council meetings

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Florida APRN 1191842, expires 4/2027

American Nurse’s Credentialing Center Board Certification, expires 12/2027

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Oncology Nursing Society, expires 12/2027

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