Alexander Clua

Graduate nurse practitioner with a 25 – year foundation in high – acuity nursing and clinical management. Specialized expertise in endocrinology, orthopedics, and IV therapy. Skilled in autonomous lab interpretation and patient – centered treating planning. Committed to delivering evidenced – based, compassionate care as a family nurse practitioner.

Nursing Supervisor MSN, RN - Signature Healthcare of Waterford - Hialeah Gardens, FL, United States

(2005-05)

Responsible for providing the head charge on a 214-bed rehabilitation unit. Caring for patients with a wide variety of ailments from orthopedic post-op, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and endocrinologic disorders. Daily nursing duties include patient assessment, lab interpretation, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Seven years of supervisory experience managing employees including RN's, LPN's, and CNA's, in a 214 total bed facility, with 11+ years in the Long-Term Care environment.

• Intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous therapies
• TPN
• Wound care
• Respiratory care
• Tracheostomy care
• Pain management
• Diabetic care
• Palliative care

Registered nurse - CDR Health Doral - 10305 NW 41st, Suite 215C, Doral, FL 33178

(2022-09 - 2023-03)

• Conducting rapid triage for new arrivals, which includes performing full physical exams to identify acute or chronic conditions
• Perform critical screenings for communicable diseases. Specifically: Tuberculosis which includes administering skin tests, conducting risk assessments, and reading results
• Collecting blood samples for diagnostic testing, and interpreting lab results which include results for lead, parasites and STIs
• Reviewing oversees records and administering the full series of vaccinations required for school entry or for adjusting status to Lawful Permanent Resident

Registered nurse - Cleveland Clinic Weston - 1825 N Corporate Lakes Blvd, Weston, FL 33326

(2016-03 - 2016-09)

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implements and monitors patient care plans
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved protocols
• Assesses and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs
• Monitor and document patient's condition and effectiveness of care and/or interventions

Licensed Practical Nurse - North Shore Hospital and Medical Center - Miami, FL, United States

(2004-01 - 2005-01)

• Worked on the med- surge floor with nine patients providing nursing care for both pre-op, and post-op patients administering IV fluids, medications, and wound care
• Worked on a telemetry floor caring for patients with chest tubes and several cardiovascular diseases
• Educated patients upon discharge, by adequately informing them how to self-admit medications and treatments

Patient care technician - North Shore Hospital and Medical Center - Miami, FL, United States

(2003-03 - 2004-03)

• Assisted patients with ADL's taking vital signs, transferring patients
• Performing electrocardiograms
• Collecting specimens, and inserting IV's

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing - St.

Thomas

University (2019 - 2020)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Florida Atlantic University (2002 - 2014)

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - City College (2022 - 2023)

Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Broward College (2000 - 2002)

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Business Administration - Florida International University (1996 - 2000)