Experience

INNOVATIVE SLEEP CENTERS, PLLC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nurse Practitioner

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  • Establish trusting relationships with patients in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner • Perform history and physical assessments that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant, and appropriate for age, gender, and clinical problem • Focus on the following: Sleep apnea, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, PLMD • Order appropriate study and review appropriate study with each patient • Follow-up visits on PAP therapy, medications, and sleep study results • Counsel and educate patient and families on diagnosis and treatment options • Prescribe medication, equipment, and DME as needed on a timely basis • Strictly adhere to HIPAA standards and procedures to ensure the privacy of our patients’ personal and medical information in every interaction • Collaborate with every part of the team in order to provide positive patient outcomes and work environment



Optum

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Advanced Practice Clinician and ARNP for Optum Housecalls

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Provides preventive and primary care to residents in long term care facilities • Collaborate with nursing staff and families to discuss care plans aligning to residents’ goals of care • Works in partnership with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide quality care and achieve the best outcomes for residents • Utilizes strong assessment skills to determine needs and recognize acute changes in condition • Evaluates resident care needs, provided evidence-based treatment, maintained patient care flow • Provide education to nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate concerning treatment plans • Maintains a safe and hygienic environment during resident care visits • Timely documentation while maintaining confidentiality of information • Ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with residents needs, goals of care, and medical protocols



Northwest Ketamine Clinics

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nurse Practitioner

  • Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Perform medical screenings, history, and physicals • Supervision of RN and LPN’s, act a nursing leader and resource person • Start IV’s and administer infusions per protocol in collaboration with the clinical director • Monitoring of patients during infusions and ensure patient safety • Assess and document efficacy of Ketamine treatments for Depression, Anxiety, or PTSD • Perform medical screenings, history, and physicals • Supervision of RN and LPN’s, act a nursing leader and resource person • Start IV’s and administer infusions per protocol in collaboration with the clinical director • Monitoring of patients during infusions and ensure patient safety • Assess and document efficacy of Ketamine treatments for Depression, Anxiety, or PTSD



Stormont Vail Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Neurology Nurse Practitioner

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

  Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neurology in collaboration with five Neurologists in an acute care/primary stroke care center. Provided direct medical care, consultation, and coordination to assist in planning and implementation of treatment with the healthcare team. • Managed acute neurological conditions including Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Seizure disorders, Headache disorders, Parkinson’s disease in collaboration with experienced neurologists/Neurohospitalists. • Served as point of continuity between Neurologists’ rotation • Adhered to guidelines implemented by the organization concerning COVID-19 to help with control and prevention of the disease • Proficiency in EPIC system and completing required documentation in a timely manner



Ascension

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse/RN Case Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Initially worked as a RN Case Manager oversaw the care given to patients and coordinated treatments between the healthcare team (inpatient to outpatient) working on both clinical and social aspect of healthcare. Palliative care team member. Transitioned to Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse and worked with patients in achieving healthier lifestyles post cardiac events. • Monitored varying degrees of stability and strength throughout the program • Strengthened patients and family knowledge on cardiac disease process, prevention, and treatment • Built supportive relationship with patients and families



Beverly Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical/Surgical/Direct Observation Floor Nurse

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2016

  Provided care to patients who are acutely ill and needing close observation upon admission (e.g. stroke, acute coronary syndromes, CHF exacerbation) • Responded and promptly reported acute changes in medical conditions and emergency situations by applying critical response care guidelines • Assured quality of care through adherence to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes in coordination with patient care goals Provided care to patients who are acutely ill and needing close observation upon admission (e.g. stroke, acute coronary syndromes, CHF exacerbation) • Responded and promptly reported acute changes in medical conditions and emergency situations by applying critical response care guidelines • Assured quality of care through adherence to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes in coordination with patient care goals



La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RN Case Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Worked on both clinical and social aspects of healthcare, provided care coordination between patients and healthcare team. • Acted as a discharge planner, advocated patient welfare, and served as liaison between patients, families, and providers • Coordinated care between patients, care providers, and insurance companies Worked on both clinical and social aspects of healthcare, provided care coordination between patients and healthcare team. • Acted as a discharge planner, advocated patient welfare, and served as liaison between patients, families, and providers • Coordinated care between patients, care providers, and insurance companies



Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Medical/Pulmonary Floor Nurse

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Provided quality patient care within the medical/surgical unit. Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to ensure that the plan of care aligned with patients’ needs • Handled various nursing responsibilities including patient monitoring and documentation of patient treatment • Performed tasks such as admission/discharges, medication administration, plan of care development, and patient/family education Provided quality patient care within the medical/surgical unit. Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to ensure that the plan of care aligned with patients’ needs • Handled various nursing responsibilities including patient monitoring and documentation of patient treatment • Performed tasks such as admission/discharges, medication administration, plan of care development, and patient/family education



COMPANION HOME HEALTH, LLC

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Home Health RN Case Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Developed plans of care corresponding physician’s orders through assessment of patients’ needs, condition, and environment. Consulted with other health care team members at time of initial visit (e.g. therapy needs) ensuring delivery of competent, quality patient care in their homes. • Provided skilled nursing care, patient/family education on discharge instructions (e.g. medications, follow-ups, and disease process) • Coordinated patient care management with LPNs/LVNs Developed plans of care corresponding physician’s orders through assessment of patients’ needs, condition, and environment. Consulted with other health care team members at time of initial visit (e.g. therapy needs) ensuring delivery of competent, quality patient care in their homes. • Provided skilled nursing care, patient/family education on discharge instructions (e.g. medications, follow-ups, and disease process) • Coordinated patient care management with LPNs/LVNs



ACT Home Health Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Vocational Nurse

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2012

  Provided nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the plan of care derived from physician's orders and RN assessment Provided nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the plan of care derived from physician's orders and RN assessment