STELLA MUROCH
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**** *.*. * ******~Hallandale, Florida 33009
Cell: 954-***-****~Home 954-***-****~********@*****.***
SUMMARY
An experienced and successful Board Certified ARNP with expertise in clinical research, outpatient and hospital environment. Extensive expertise in conducting clinical drug trials in dementia, depression, sleep disorders, kidney disorders, hypertension, women’s health, men’s health, and pediatrics. An organized, efficient, and safety conscious team player. A multilingual professional who demonstrates dependability and self motivation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE LITTLE CLINIC, Miami, Florida 3/2007-Present
ARNP
Diagnose and treat common illnesses/minor injuries, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, prescribe medications, counsel and teach health/nutrition, manage the clinic’s inventory and order supplies
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Miami, Florida 2006-2007
ARNP, Adult Primary Care Clinic (part time)
Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and provide medical treatment based on history taking, performing physical examination, pap smears, diagnostic work-up, including management of anticoagulation (Coumadin Clinic). Refer patients for specialty care and hospitalizations as clinically indicated.
BAUMEL-EISNER NEUROMEDICAL INSTITUTE, Miami, Florida 2004 to 2006
Senior Clinical Research Investigator/Site Manager
Coordinated all aspects of clinical trials including interviewing patients and overseeing study staff. Assessed subjects’ suitability. Performed physical and neurological examinations. Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic illnesses. Performed tracking program compliance. Dispensed and maintained drug inventories along with conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests. Administered psychometric tests. Performed intravenous infusions, injections, and venipunctures. Maintained data and completed CRF forms.
SFBC INTERNATIONAL, INC., Miami, Florida 2003 to 2004
ARNP/Sub-Investigator
Coordinated clinical trials. Assessed subjects’ suitability. Performed physical, neurological, gynecological exams, Pap-smears. Administered medications, injections, venipunctures.
PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL, Miami, Florida 1996 to 2003
Registered Nurse/Telemetry, Medical-surgical, Maternity units
Provided direct care to patients during and after normal vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, pre-operative and post-operative care. Provided initial newborn assessment and care. Educated patients in all aspects of maternal care. Performed ECG and Fetal Heart Monitoring evaluation. Administered medications and intravenous therapy, inserted urinary catheters. Trained newly hired nurses.
CONCURRENT EXPERIENCE
AVENTURA HOSPITAL, Miami, Florida, Registered Nurse: Maternity, Labor and Delivery 2000 to 2002
Held responsibilities same as in Palmetto General Hospital, part-time.
PAN-AMERICAN CAC MEDICAL CENTER, Miami, Florida, Nurse Manager 1997 to 2001
Oversaw adult and pediatric urgent patient care. Was responsible for OSHA compliance and emergency procedures. Managed diabetic, abnormal mammogram, and Coumadin clinics, and provided teaching and counseling. Administered respiratory therapy, medications, ECG. Made in-service presentations for staff. Conducted new staff hiring and training, performance evaluation and work scheduling. Ordered supplies and medications.
EDUCATION
FORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, Florida
M.S., Nursing, 2001, B.S., Nursing, 1995
CERTIFICATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2005
ACLS~ BLS~Medical Research Investigator~Telemetry~Phlebotomy~Anticoagulation~Fetal Heart Monitoring
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Word, MS Outlook, Power Point, Excel