Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatrics, gerontology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant at one of the top five hospitals in Florida. Skilled at conducting physical assessments and managing treatment for diverse patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases. Responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Emphasis on providing culturally-sensitive and patient-centered care. Clinical educator with experience in multiple nursing courses including health assessment, medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals, simulation, and skills day in acute care centers and academia. Skills
01/2025 to Current Advance Nurse Practitioner, Ferrer Pulmonary & Acute Care — Miami, FL
Diagnosing and Treating Illnesses. Through careful evaluation of symptoms and diagnostic testing, we identify illnesses and implement targeted treatment strategies to promote recovery and improve my patients’ health. Prescribing Medications and Treatments. We carefully assess my patients’ conditions and prescribe medications and treatments tailored to their individual needs, ensuring their safety and promoting optimal health outcomes. Providing Preventive Care and Health Education Collaborating with Healthcare Teams
06/2023 to Current Faculty / Nursing Program Keiser University — Miami, FL
Trained students in the proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to optimize performance Oriented and supervised students at clinical sites and provided constant feedback and support during clinical rotations Used low-fidelity task trainers to teach students how to insert peripheral lines, assess prostate enlargement, and palpate breasts for lesions or tumors Examined, verified, monitored, and confirmed clinic policies and procedures
01/2021 to 01/2025 Registered Nurse, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Baptist Hospital — Miami, FL
Managed care from admission to discharge including patient assessments, care planning health education, and discharge support Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols Monitored patient condition including interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in acuity Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with oncology, pre and post-bone marrow transplant, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
02/2020 to 12/2022 Clinical Supervisor Barry University — Miami, FL
Assessed students’ knowledge and coached underperforming students to help them achieve clinical objectives Implemented active learning strategies such as games, virtual simulations, ATI modules, and patient scenarios to improve students’ nursing skills Utilized mid-fidelity mannequins to teach students how to auscultate for respiratory, cardiac, and abdominal bowel and vascular sounds Guided simulations, supervised, and tested students enrolled in NUR 343 –Patient Centered Care: Adult/Elderly Nursing II
09/2015 to 01/2021 Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology Jackson Memorial Hospital — Miami, FL
Administered oral, IM, and IV medications and monitored for adverse reactions and effectiveness Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols Reviewed post-operative orders and monitored patients' post-operative vitals, input and output, patient controlled analgesic equipment, and fluids
EDUCATION
12/2024 Master's in Nursing: Acute Nurse Practitioner West Coast University - Dallas, TX 05/2019 Master's in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Barry University - Miami, FL 08/2014 Bachelor's in Nursing Barry University - Miami, FL 07/2012 Associate of Arts Miami Dade College - Miami, FL
COMMUNITY SERVICE Presidential Service Award from President Obama Miami-Dade College:175 service learning hours Miami Children’s Hospital: 200 volunteer service hours 300 community service hours
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