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Professional Portfolio
Olivia Juarez
Grand Canyon University: Diverse Application of Advanced Practice Concepts
03/09/2016

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Table of Contents

Curriculum Vitae....3
Professional Education Degree..3
Awards...4
Teaching Experience..4
Certifications and Licensure..4
Languages..5
Memberships..5
Goals..5
Professional Licensure and Certifications..6
Professional Educational Degrees..6
Professional Associations...7
Nursing Continuing Education Credits..7
Non-CEU Educational Training.7
Publications and Presentations...8
Honors and Awards8
Recommendations..8
Professional Personal Mission Statement..9
Tentative Plan for Contract Negotiation in Primary Care Setting.9
Functions and Responsibilities of the Family Nurse Practitioner11
My Personal skills as a Registered Nurse....12
Cover Letter for Future Employer14
References15

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CURRICULUM VITAE
Olivia Juarez
2020 West Elvira Street
Tucson Arizona 85746
(915) 256-1131
smoke11@att.net
My objective is to obtain a challenging position as a nurse practitioner at a medical institute
where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan development could be utilized
effectively for the well-being of patients. Working in an environment that promotes learning,
improvement and provides outstanding health services to patients within our community.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEGREE
Grand Canyon University
Masters Degree as Family Nurse Practitioner

2016

3300 West Camelback Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85017
(602) 639-7500
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing
500 West University Avenue
El Paso, Texas
(915) 747-5890

2002

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El Paso Community College

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1996

Transfer to University
10700 Gateway Blvd East
El Paso, Texas 79927
(915) 562-4004
AWARDS
Volunteer Registered Student Organizations This award recognizes the student that has given
time to impacting our community, to community organizations/entities and showed desire and
interest in sharing their talents with others to improve the community at large. Volunteering
demonstrates commitment, engagement and civil service.

1995

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
As nurses we have a responsibility to tend to our patients needs, but we have an equal
responsibility to teach. Providing care means ensuring that patients are fully educated about
their condition and their proposed treatments. Through education, patients can be made aware of
their disease process and potential treatment options. Patients come from different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds; and they have different treatment priorities. Its important to have
an open discussion with patients and to get to know their expectations and needs. My teaching
experiences fully utilizes my knowledge and experiences and is integrated into patient care.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
Texas Licensure for Registered Nurse
03/2003 to present
Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certified

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06/2003 to present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified

06/2003 to present
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
06/2003 to present
Basic Life Support Certification
02/1993 to present

LANGUAGES
English is my native language
Spanish is spoken, written, read fluently
MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Membership application pending submission
GOALS
My goal as a family nurse practitioner is to provide excellent quality care for all patients
in need of healthcare services. To work as a team member with other healthcare providers and to
deliver the best patient care possible. To enhance patient satisfaction through personalized
lifetime health programs that patients can take home with them. If given the opportunity, I will
do all I can to provide for my patients and to pledge my life to improve the health of others every
day. Being a primary care professional, I hope to change lives in areas that have little access to

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quality health care. I hope that Grand Canyon University can be the school that will provide me
with the tools that I need in order to deliver excellent quality of patient care.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Licensure for Registered Nurse
03/2003 to present
Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certified
06/2003 to present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
06/2003 to present
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
06/2003 to present
Basic Life Support Certification
02/1993 to present
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Grand Canyon University
Masters Degree as Family Nurse Practitioner (08/2015 to present)
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85017
(602) 639-7500
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing (2002)

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500 West University Avenue

El Paso, Texas
(915) 747-5890
El Paso Community College 1996
Transfer to University
10700 Gateway Blvd East
El Paso, Texas 79927
(915) 562-4004
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioner (Membership application pending submission
effective 03/2016)
NURSING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Heart Code ACLS parts 1, 2, 3

12/18/2015

Culturally Competent Care: The Mexican Culture

11/23/2015

Neonatal Nutrition

11/23/2015

Introduction to Breastfeeding

11/23/2015

THC PPE for Ebola Virus Disease Gown PAPR

10/29/2015

THC PPE for Ebola Virus Disease Coverall PAPR

10/29/2015

EKG Competency Rhythms

10/27/2015

Newborn Safe Handling

10/27/2015

THC Pandemic Management

08/31/2015

Identifying and Treating Malignant Hyperthermia

08/31/2015

Knowledge of Anesthetics

08/31/2015

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NON-CEU EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

Role of Observer: Monitoring Healthcare Personnel

10/29/2015

Ethics and Compliance Training

09/01/2015

Patient Safety Telemetry Alerts

08/31/2015

What is ICD-10?

08/31/2015

Anesthesia Training

08/31/2015

A Nurse Introduction to Knowing Sepsis

08/01/2015

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Publications- none
Presentations- Nursing Management of Shoulder Dystocia and Mock Drill - Presented by Olivia
Juarez, RN to 20 licensed professional nurses

08/15/2015

HONORS AND AWARDS

Volunteer Registered Student Organizations This award recognizes the student that has given
time to impacting our community, to community organizations/entities and showed desire and
interest in sharing their talents with others to improve the community at large. Volunteering
demonstrates commitment, engagement and civil service.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Harlan Giles (Maternal Fetal Medicine)
(412) 551-5135
hgilesmd@aol.com
Dr. Pat Duran -Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
(915) 832-2700
Patricia1.Duran@tenethealth.com

1995

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PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT

My personal mission is to obtain a challenging position where skills in patient evaluation,
diagnosis and treatment plan development could be utilized effectively for the wellbeing of
patients. Working in an environment that promotes learning, improvement and provides
outstanding health services to patients within our community. My mission is to provide excellent
quality care for all patients in need of healthcare services. To work as a team member with other
healthcare providers and to deliver the best patient care possible. To enhance patient satisfaction
through personalized lifetime health programs that patients can take home with them. If given
the opportunity, I will do all I can to provide for my patients and to pledge my life to improve the
health of others every day. Being a primary care professional, I hope to change lives in areas that
have little access to quality health care and deliver excellent patient care.
TENTATIVE PLAN FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION IN PRIMARY CARE SETTING
1. Salary Expectations: negotiating salary, it is important to determine both the amount
of income that the nurse practitioner may bring into the practice and the associated
cost to the practice. Ask for the percentage of practice income that goes for overhead
expenses, and be sure to ask what is included in the overhead expenses. If a nurse
practitioner sees 20 patient per day, 4 days a week, for 50 weeks per year then the
earning you brought into the practice would be around $196,000.00. Hourly or salary
wages need to be considered with the earnings brought in by the services that the
nurse practitioner delivered. Also when negotiating salary, independent contractor is
another option to consider (AHN, 2007).
2. Reporting Relationship: employers appreciate someone who is willing to negotiate
rather than someone who simply accepts what is offered and resenting it later.

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Developing an honest, trustworthy relationship with your employer and all other staff
employed will bring you success in your practice. A true professional is involved in
the business of the practice (AHN, 2007).
3. Skills and Abilities: the nurse practitioner would be directly responsible for practicing
his or her skills in accordance with the states laws, rules and regulations. Nurse
practitioners shall practice as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team for all
patients. As a member of the team, the nurse practitioner provides primary health care
through direct care, consultation, collaboration, coordination, and referral (NAPNA,
2013).
4. Coverage for Malpractice Insurance: the employer shall, at employers sole cost and
expense, purchase and maintain in full force and effect malpractice insurance for
nurse practitioner upon limits acceptable to the employer and as mandated by law and
all applicable agencies. NP should ask for detailed information as to whether the
policy is claims-made or occurrence coverage (NAPNA, 2013).
5. Conferences: nurse practitioner shall be encouraged to attend professional
conferences, conventions, postgraduate seminars and participate in professional
societies as far as they are reasonable and practical. The nurse practitioner will be
given a yearly allowance for such continuing education (NAPNA, 2013).
6. Medical Benefits: participation in the employers health plan is offered to the nurse
practitioner. If nurse practitioner accepts to participate, employer shall pay the
premium directly to the health insurance company. If nurse practitioner chooses not to
participate, the employer shall pay the nurse practitioner additional salary, an amount
equal to the cost of the maximum annual premiums (NAPNA, 2013).
7. Holidays and Vacations: nurse practitioner will be entitled, without loss of pay, for
major holidays and 4 week vacation yearly. The nurse practitioner shall not be

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entitled to receive any additional compensation from the employer on account of

his/her failure to take a vacation, nor shall he/she be entitled to accumulate unused
vacation time from one fiscal year (NAPNA, 2013).
8. Paid Time Off: nurse practitioner shall accrue the full-time equivalent of 1 week sick
time and 16 hours personal paid time off in a period of three months (NAPNA, 2013).
9. Cell Phones: the nurse practitioner will be responsible for having his/her own cell
phones. If his/her personal cell phone is used for business calls, opening business
related e-mails, and receiving lab reports or patient related reports then the employer
shall be responsible for cell phone bill and any needed software (AHN, 2007).
10. Taking Calls after Hours and On-Call: if and when calls are answered after business
hours, nurse practitioner shall be compensated for call pay. Clarification to pay and
billing of these services for after hour advice shall be discussed in detail as well as
malpractice insurance to specify coverage (AHN, 2007).
11. Retirement Plans: participation in the employers retirement benefits will be offered
to the nurse practitioner. If the nurse practitioner accepts to participate in 401K or
IRA plan, the employer shall match or contribute to the retirement plan depending on
a percentage of your pay. If the nurse practitioner does not accept to participate, then
the employer would not be responsible for any additional salary to be paid to the
nurse practitioner (NAPNA, 2013).
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
An FNP can be expected to perform duties that include:

Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

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Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process

Conducting exams

Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations

Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues

Emphasizing preventative care and disease management

Prescribing medications

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FNPs may work in a variety of settings, including conventional doctors offices, clinics, private
homes, schools, or hospitals. Family nurse practitioners place a strong emphasis on wellness and
prevention, but also provide treatment for everything from mild ailments to serious conditions
affecting any member of the family, from children to grandparents (GNE, 2016).
MY PERSONAL SKILLS AS A REGISTERED NURSE
As a registered nurses I have given the sick and ailing, care in healthcare facilities and
homes. I work as part of a team with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to
provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medicine, use
medical equipment, perform minor medical operations, and advise patients and their families on
illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay. My personal skills as a registered nurse that
I have to offer include:

Critical-Thinking Skills: to assess a patient's health, as well as detect changes in

symptoms, health or pain, and will need to know when action is necessary.

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Compassion: I as a nurse help people. I am sympathetic to a patient's needs, and am able

to deal with people in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy.

Attention to Detail: I can assist doctors to operate, administer medicines and work with
specific treatments that, if wrong could prove fatal. Attention to detail is crucial.

Organizational Skills: As a nurse I have faced multiple patients, with differing needs,
stages of health and risks. Being organized and knowing how to prioritize will be helpful.

Calm under Pressure: I regularly face emergencies, life-or-death situations. Being able to
function in the heat of emergency will be necessary.

Patience: Giving care under stressful circumstances requires patience.

Communication Skills: I have to be communicating directly with patients who are scared,
in pain or in shock. Families will have questions and want answers. I am a patient listener
and good communicator to help keep everyone calm and help them understand the
situation (SJ, 2000-2016).

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COVER LETTER FOR FUTURE EMPLOYER

Olivia Juarez
2020 West Elvira Street

Tucson, Arizona 85746

(915) 256-1131

smoke11@att.net

March 9, 2015
Olivia Juarez
Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University

Dear Employer:
My objective is to obtain a challenging position as a nurse practitioner at a medical institute
where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan development could be utilized
effectively for the wellbeing of patients. Working in an environment that promotes learning,
improvement and provides outstanding health services to patients within our community.
My goal as a family nurse practitioner is to provide excellent quality care for all patients in need
of healthcare services. To work as a team member with other healthcare providers and to deliver
the best patient care possible. To enhance patient satisfaction through personalized lifetime
health programs that patients can take home with them. If given the opportunity, I will do all I
can to provide for my patients and to pledge my life to improve the health of others every day.
Being a primary care professional, I hope to change lives in areas that have little access to quality
health care and deliver excellent patient care.
I look forward to interviewing for the family nurse practitioner position at your best convenience
to discuss possible employment opportunities in your medical institution.

Sincerely,

Olivia Juarez

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http://www.graduatenursingedu.org/family-nurse-practitioner/
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