Nurse Practitioner

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~ NURSE PRACTITIONER ~

CAREER PROFILE Compassionate, patient-focused, and dedicated care provider with 17 years of com prehensive experience in cardiology, critical care, management, general medici ne, and surgery. Registered nurse and nurse practitioner who exhibits strong bac kground in a wide variety of medical settings and specialties while exemplifying nursing profession’s values, theories, and practices. Excel at utilizing out-of-the -box approaches to effect dramatic improvements in efficiency, productivity, and processes toward successful attainment of organizational mission and goals. Acc ustomed to building long-term quality relationships and fostering mutual respect with patients and healthcare professionals. Enjoys challenges and possesses a k een eye for detail with proven effectiveness to multitask in fiercely competitiv e, fast-paced environment.

CORE STRENGTHS Health Care Assessment and Treatment Plans Outstanding Patient Care and Relations Workplace Health and Safety Operations Articulate Communication Skills Continuous Quality Improvement Superior Interpersonal and Organizational Skills Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards Time Management and Prioritization Problem Resolution and Decision Making Leadership, Training, and Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HALL GARCIA CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES ~ HOUSTON, TX ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER MAY 2007-PRESENT Support physicians and conduct follow up to patients with electrophysiol ogy conditions along with other cardiovascular diseases and co-morbidities. Prepare accurate record of established patient’s history and physical execut e diagnosis and care management functions and provide patient education. Gather information from new patients, including past medical history, so cial history, family history and review of systems on behalf of a cardiologist. Efficiently manage warfarin therapy, telephone triage, and patient educa tion related to undergoing electrophysiology studies, radiofreguency ablations, device placement, left heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervent ion. Notable Contributions: Functioned well with a team in organizing, establishing and managing a s atellite office in Clear Lake, Texas. HOUSTON ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY ~ HOUSTON, TX ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER AUG 2006-FEB 2007

Provided support to physician with the execution of various nursing proc edures. Conducted hospital consultations, completed rounds to patients with elec trophysiology issues, administered appropriate patient care and processed discha rge of patients in collaboration with the physician. Executed follow up on patient with electrophysiology issues; performed r outine history and physical check up as well as diagnosing and care management f unctions; and educated patients on proper disease management. Assisted cardiologist through gathering history of new patients. Rendered advice on patients’ health condition and symptoms via telephone; ad ministered warfarin therapy. Notable Contributions: Successfully developed knowledge in pacemaker, implantable/internal card iac defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy in regards to follow up man agement. ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL ~ HOUSTON, TX STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LAB OCT 2001-JUL 2006 Utilized the best nursing practices to administer the highest level of p atient care and assessment for patient with acute and chronic coronary and perip heral vascular diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiomyopathies an d other heart pathologies. Notable Contributions: Worked effectively as member of the Quality Assurance Team; received an award for going above and beyond the given responsibilities. CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF HOUSTON ~ HOUSTON, TX STAFF NURSE FOR PRIVATE CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE AUG 1998-SEP 2001 Oversaw hospital patients through discharging instructions which include d education and training regarding disease management, medications, activities a nd follow up care. Provided assistance in the care and management of patients with heart fa ilure; carried out telephone triage duties. Notable Contributions: Effectively provided assistance to indigent patients to obtain necessary medications and medical services through routing them to agencies, drug manufac turers and community offering programs that could help them.

PRECEPTORSHIP Cardiology of Tomball, Tomball, TX: 2006 Accomplished cardiology studies with emphasis on executing hospital admi ssions, consultations, daily rounds and care management in conformance to ACC/AH A practice guidelines. Clinical experience included hospital follow ups, routine follow ups, new patient history, physical examination and assessment, care plan development, and cardiac nuclear exercise stress testing. Acquired and maintain ed functional knowledge on ACC/AHA, ATP III and JNC 7 practice guidelines. Brenham Woman’s Health Clinic, Brenham, TX: 2005 Focused studies on women’s health. Articulately performed women examinations

and colposcopies; handled cases involving STDs, contraception and menopause; an d facilitated health education. University Neurosurgery, Bryan, TX: 2005 Studied neurosurgery and conducted consultations, took preceptor’s orders an d provided assistance in surgery. Managed clinic patients with cervical and lumbar radiculopathy neurovasc ular disorder and tumors. Midtown Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine, Houston, TX: 2005 Obtained new patient history, conducted physical examinations and assess ment, and developed care plan. Provided assistance in the facilitation of health annual examinations an d education. Dealt with a wide range of HEENT, endocrine, pulmonary, HTN, GI, GI and orthopedic disorders. Michael E. DeBakey V.A. Medical Center, Primary Care Outpatient Clinic, Houston, TX: 2005 Completed studies on full H&Ps, follow ups and patient education that fo cused on disease management, including diabetes, HTN, as well as heart, lung and renal diseases. Health Promotion, City, State: 2004 Studied health screening procedures for hypertension, cholesterol, diabe tes, prostate, breast and colon cancer, hearing, vision and osteoporosis.

EARLIER CAREER STAFF NURSE, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION/ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, St. Luke’s Episco pal Hospital, Houston, TX CHARGE NURSE, POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT, Park Plaza Hospital, Houston, TX STAFF NURSE, SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/RELIEF CHARGE, Harris County Hospital District:Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNITS, Park Plaza Hospital, Houston, TX STAFF NURSE, GENERAL SURGERY UNIT, Park Plaza Hospital, Houston, TX STAFF NURSE, GENERAL SURGERY UNIT, Doctor’s Hospital, Conroe, TX STAFF/RELIEF CHARGE NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT, Madison County Hospital, Londo n, OH

EDUCATION Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse Clark Technical College, Springfield, OH

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Certification as Adult Nurse Practitioner | Advance Cardiac Life Support Provide

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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Texas ~ 2006 | Registered Nurse, S tate of Texas ~ 1978-Present

RESEARCH Professional paper ~ “Living with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: Patient Family and Nursing Concernsâ€

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American College of Nurse Practitioner ~ 2010 | Texas Nurse Practitioners ~ 2007 Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association ~ 2007 | American College of Cardio logy ~ 2006 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners ~ 2003

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Applications: Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Access | Outlook

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