Nurse Practitioner Pain Management
Resume:
Jessica Lynn Velasquez
**** ********* ***, *** *****, NV 89169
Phone: 239-***-****• Email: ad8qsx@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University August 2016-May 2019
·Doctor of Nursing Practice
·4.0 GPA
·Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University May 2008– July 2010
· Master’s of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
· 3.85 GPA
· Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University August 2002-April 2006
· Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Work Experience
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner October 2021-present
A to Z Pain Management
Las Vegas, NV
·Outpatient pain management
·Seeing patient in the outpatient pain management facility
·Management of patients with a variety of chronic pain management disease processes and conditions
·Prescribing multimodal pain management therapies to assist in the care of these individuals
·Collaborating with physician and other clinicians
·Ordering and interpretation of labs, imaging studies
·Ordering appropriate interventional treatments such as epidural steroid injections
Gastrointestinal Nurse Practitioner January 2021-September 2021
Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center/Nellis AFB
Las Vegas, NV
·Outpatient GI
·Seeing patient in the outpatient GI clinic at Nellis AFB
·Pre-operative screening and exams for patients requiring endoscopic procedures.
·Colorectal cancer screening
·Management of patients with a variety of GI diseases such as hepatic steatosis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis, cirrhosis
Mobile Hydration Nurse Practitioner September 2019-April 2022
ResetIV
Las Vegas, NV
·Mobile IV hydration
·Evaluating and treating individuals with a variety of symptoms such as for dehydration, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue
·Providing medical oversight for nurses going on calls for patients seeking hydration treatments
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner June 2019-December 2020
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
·Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
·Rounding on patients admitted to the orthopedic service line
·Caring for patients pre and post-operatively undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including total knee replacements, total hip replacements, hip fracture repair
·Provide pre-operative teaching to patients scheduled for elective total knee and total hip replacements
·Discharge planning for patients. Work closely with Case Manager and Nurse Navigator to ensure safe discharge of patients with appropriate durable medical equipment and physical therapy
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner July 2015-June 2019
Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
·Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
·Rounding on patients admitted to the orthopedic service line
·Caring for patients pre and post-operatively undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including total knee replacements, total hip replacements, foot/ankle surgery, hip fracture repair
·Provide pre-operative teaching to patients scheduled for elective total knee and total hip replacements
·Discharge planning for patients. Work closely with Social work to ensure safe discharge of patients with appropriate durable medical equipment and physical therapy
·Performs school physicals for Miami-Dade Public Schools in conjunction with MOSMI
Nurse Practitioner April 2014- June 2015
Dr David L Fishman, MD, Cardiologist
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
·Cardiology/Internal Medicine
·Rounding on patient’s within the hospital that are admitted for multiple cardiac conditions including but not limited to STEMI/NSTEMI, angina, hypertension, PVD, valvular disorders, congestive heart failure
·Caring for patient in out-patient office setting and managing long term cardiac conditions including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disorders, hypertension, etc
Nurse Practitioner March 2013- March 2015
Presence Medical Group
Our Lady of Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
·Internal Medicine
·Rounding with hospitalist service that provides care for patients without insurance
·Assists with history and physicals, discharge planning and discharge summaries as well as removal of central lines and drains.
·Providing patients with discharge planning throughout their hospitalization
·Assist with arranging discharge follow up for patients
·Assist with public aid applications
Nurse Practitioner January 2011-September 2013
24IHIM LLC
Westlake Hospital
·Internal Medicine and Emergency Room
·Rounding with hospitalist service, performing history and physicals, removing central lines, drains, and small procedures. Also performs discharge planning and education to patients and dictates discharge summaries for the service
·Functions as practitioner in Emergency Room to provide care to patient’s presenting with a variety of complaints ranging from lacerations to shortness of breath and chest pain.
Holy Cross Hospital
·Internal Medicine
·Rounding on 20-30+ general medicine, surgical, telemetry patients admitted to service.
·Performing tasks such as arterial/venous blood draws, pelvic exams, rectal exams, minor wound care, ABGs, IV line starts
·Completing History and Physicals on all new patients, as well as arranging discharge plans and follow-up for patients being discharged, including completion of discharge summaries
·Work alongside two internal medicine physicians
Registered Nurse September 2010-January 2011
Weiss Memorial Hospital
·Emergency Room/Gastrointestinal Lab
·Responsible for the care of 4-6 patients presenting to the Emergency Department for a wide variety of medical complaints
·Working side by side with physicians, medical residents, medical students
Registered Nurse April 2006-July 2010
Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, FL
·Emergency Room and Trauma Center
·Responsible for the care of 3-5 patients on average presenting to the Emergency Department for a wide variety of medical complaints
·Working side by side with physicians, trauma surgeons and intensivists
Student Nurse July 2005-April 2006
Healthpark Medical Center, Fort Myers, FL
·Surgical Progressive Care Unit
·Assisted with providing care to 8-12 patients on average
·Worked in collaboration with nurses to provide comprehensive care to patients that were post-op from CABG, valve replacements, and various other procedures
Licenses/Certifications
·APRN-FL
·License number: APRN 924-8022
·Expiration Date April 30, 2024
·APRN-NV
·License Number: 815892
·Expiration Date: November 13, 2024
·RN-NV
·License Number: 815892
·Expiration Date: November 13, 2024
•RN-California
•License Number: 95368998
•Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
•APRN-California
•License Number: 95029400
•Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
·ANCC Board Certification
·Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
·Expiration Date 10/4/2025
·BLS for Healthcare Providers: Expiration: September 2025
·ACLS: Expiration: September 2025
·NPI Number 117*******
·DEA Number MH4536136
Professional Development
·Pain Management Committee May2018-December 2020
·Co-chair
·System-wide committee to standardize pain management practices and ensure proper pain control on post-operative patients and those with chronic pain issues
·Fragility Fracture Task Force April 2016-June 2019
·Member of task force to develop order sets and streamlined plan of care for patients suffering hip fractures
·ARNP Interview Panel October 2015-June 2019
·Member of Advanced Practice Council for Baptist Health July 2015-June 2019
·Comprehensive Joint Replacement Committee July 2015-June 2019
·Pre-operative Joint Replacement Education July 2015-June 2019
·Presents course regarding total joint replacements to patients scheduled to undergo joint replacement at Doctors Hospital
·Collaborates with social work and physical therapy
·ERAS Task Force August 2015-June 2019
·Member of task force to develop program for same day discharge of patients undergoing total knee and total hip replacement
·End tidal CO2 education for nursing August 2015
·Provided education to nurses for end tidal CO2 monitoring in preparation for new end tidal CO2 monitors being utilized in the hospital
·Epic Support May 2007-2009
·Designated as a super-user, taught nurses and Emergency Department Technicians how to use Epic
·Sat on the EPIC RN Committee and aided in the improvement in the charting system
·ARC Respite Training 2006
·With the assistance of a group of BSN students and the members of ARC, a training module was created for people interested in becoming respite care workers for families of handicapped children. The training module was to be used across the state as the handbook/guide on how to handle activities of daily living for children with all types of needs.
PUBLICATIONS
·Orthopedic Journal of Nursing (May 2021) The Effect of a Discharge Disposition Algorithm on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction
·Journal of Nursing Quality (April 2020) Improving the Patient Experience Following Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Practice Development Project
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
·NOAN Congress 2021: Poster: The Effect of a Discharge Disposition Algorithm on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction: Won first place for Advanced Practice Track
·NOAN Congress 2021: Poster: The Effect of Immunonutrition on Length of Stay and Complications following Total Joint Arthoplasty
·NOAN Congress 2021: Podium: The Effect of a Discharge Disposition Algorithm on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction
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Community involvement
·Elders Issues Committee 2017-2019
·Providing education on falls prevention to caregivers and to the general community throughout Miami.
·5000 Role Models Club 2017-2019
·Providing health education to high school seniors throughout the Greater Miami area
·Dolphin Family Fit Day 2016-2019
·Providing education regarding physical activity and orthopedic issues to family attending the festival
·Senior Health Fair- Riviera Health 2016-2019
·Ultra Music Festival 2017-2019
·Providing concert-goers with information regarding drug addiction and rehabilitation services
·Drug House Odyssey 2006-2009
·Assisted the Cape Coral Police Department and the Sheriff's Office with educating
High School Students about the risks associated with drinking and driving.
·Community Health Nursing Health Awareness Project 2005
·Instructed a group of 20-30, 4 and 5 year old children about proper oral hygiene. Students were able to practice proper tooth-brushing as well as take home a toothbrush that had been donated by a local dentist’s office.
Computer Skills
·Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet Browsers, Web-Based Research Tools, Windows Movie Maker, and Adobe Acrobat
·EPIC Hyperspace
·Clinicomp
·NetAccess
·Cerner
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