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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateMobile:PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEE-mail: EMAIL AVAILABLEMaria M. Mendez, PhD, MSN, RN, FNP-BCGoalSummary of qualificationsTo work with an organization that strives for excellence has an outstanding reputation, and provides a professional working environment with potential for professional and personal advancement.A nurse practitioner with vast experience in telehealth, primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, education, acute care, emergency medicine, sports medicine, adult education, pediatrics, geriatric medicine, occupational health, clinical trials & research, primary care, palliative care, disease & pain management, staff development, home health care, Veterans Administration health care, online/remote higher education nurse educator, billing, and HCC coding.Instructed nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses on policies & procedures, documentation, orthotics, billing and coding, and phlebotomy. Worked with a multidisciplinary group of physicians including emergency medicine, urology, family practice, cardiology, internal medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, clinical research, palliative care, otolaryngology, and telemedicine.Education2020 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TXDoctoral ProgramPhD: Education/Philosophy/Organizational LeadershipCertification in Adult Education1999 University of Texas @ El Paso College of Health Sciences El Paso, TXPost Masters StudiesFamily Practice Nurse Practitioner Studies1999 University of Texas @ El Paso College of Health Sciences El Paso, TXMaster of Science in NursingCommunity Health1997 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TXBachelor of Science in NursingBachelors registered nursing program1994 Odessa College Odessa, TXAssociate Degree in NursingRegistered nursing degree program1984 Odessa College Odessa, TXLicensed Vocational NursingLicensed vocational nursing certification programExperience:2020 2023 MyHealthLightNow WellMed/Optum Telemed San Antonio, TXOnline Nurse PractitionerRemote telemedicine multistate family practice/primary care2005 2023 WellMed Medical Management/Optum San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerRemote Telemedicine/On Call Telephonic Patient CareFamily PracticeUrgent CarePalliative CareDiabetes Mellitus ManagementHCC CodingICD-10 CodingHEDIS Performance MonitoringUS Veterans Administration Health Care (CBOC)Phase II-IV Research/Clinical Trials/Research (2008-2010)2021 present Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MIOnline InstructorDoctor of Nursing Practice nurse educatorDNP Practicum program coordinatorRemote Online Instructor/Educator-Adjunct Faculty2019 Present KEDA Radio 1540 AM/102.3 FM San Antonio, TXNurse Practitioner Radio ShowGuest spots: Public health and general disease processes2018 2018 Pacific Telemed Clearwater, FLOnline Nurse PractitionerRemote telemedicine2013 present South University Savannah, GAOnline InstructorRemote Online Instructor/Educator-Adjunct Faculty2012 2015 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZOnline InstructorRemote Online Instructor/Educator-Adjunct Faculty2011 2012 South University Savannah, GAOnline InstructorOnline Instructor/Educator-Adjunct Faculty2009 2012 The University of Texas @ El Paso El Paso, TXInstructorAdjunct Faculty-Remote Online Instructor/Educator-Adjunct Faculty2009 2010 EMSI Irving, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerPart-time Contract positionEmergency Room medicineMedicare home assessmentsHistory & PhysicalsVerification of Medicare and/or PCP information2007 2014 The University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TXInstructorOnline Instructor/Educator-ADCaP-Adjunct Faculty2004 2005 Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse Practitioner/Locum TenensEmergency Room/Fast Track emergency medicine2003 2016 The University of Phoenix Online Phoenix, AZOnline InstructorAdjunct Faculty-Online Instructor/Educator2003 2005 ED Care San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse Practitioner/Locum TenensEmergency Room, emergency medicine PRN Staffing2002 2003 Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerDiabetic EducatorDevelopment of diabetes & disease management education program2002 - Present Locum Tenens San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerProvide as needed coverage in primary care & pediatrics2001 - 2002 Gonzaba Medical Group San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerPrimary care in Family Care Practice: pediatric, adult, geriatric occupational medUrgent Care Clinic providerStaff education instructorStaff development instructor2001 - present Mendez Medical Consultants San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse Practitioner/OwnerLecture circuit presenterCommunity education projectsEducational materials developmentMedical ConsultantOn-site staff developmentOSHA standards instructionInfectious control staff development instructionOn-site performance improvement evaluationOn-site preventive care instructionCPR Instructor2001 2001 Alamo City Medical Group San Antonio, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerPrimary care in Family Care PracticeHead of Disease Management ProgramProvide care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patientsForms committee memberCPR Instructor1999 - 2001 Family Medical Center Monahans, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerFamily Care PracticeWeight loss managementSports medicineProvided care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, OB care, womens healthWorkmans CompensationDOT PhysicalsExtensive pediatric practice2000 2001 Crane Hospital Emergency Room Crane, TXFamily Nurse Practitioner/Locum TenensEmergency Room CareProvided care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients1998 August 2003 The University of Texas @ El Paso El Paso, TXContinuing Education Coordinator/InstructorInstructor/EducatorContinuing Education Instructor/CoordinatorCoordinate staff Development coursesLiaison/educator for rural nurses and the University of Texas at El PasoLegal Issues/ethics instructor1998 - 2000 Procare Family Clinic Odessa, TXDiabetic Educator/Family Nurse Practitioner TrainingCo-Manager of Primary Care ClinicPrimary care of adult, pediatric, and geriatric patientsDiabetic educator1998 - 1999 US Oncology Midland, TXOncology Research NurseResearch department at Allison Cancer CenterPhase I Phase IV clinical trialsStaff and physician clinical trial educationOncology data coordinator1996 - 1999 Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Odessa, TXMaternal/Infant Health Senior Staff NursePrimary care of pediatric patientsCare of high risk pediatric patientsHigh risk maternal/infant and prenatal careElectronic fetal monitoring/Ultrasounds1998 - 1999 Nurses Unlimited Odessa, TXEmergency Room/Critical Care NursePediatric and adult emergency careTriage1995 - 1998 Rural Home Health Kermit, TXCase ManagerManagement of pediatric and adult care home patientsCoordination of agency servicesCoordination of personnel schedulesSupervision of licensed vocational nurses and home health aides1994 - 1995 Ward Memorial Hospital Monahans, TXEmergency Room Nurse ManagerAdult and pediatric emergency careStaff developmentUpdated facility policies and proceduresQuality assurance and quality improvement oversightPrepared yearly budget1984 - 1998 Family Medical Center Monahans, TXFamily Nurse PractitionerFamily Care PracticeWeight loss managementWomens healthOb/gynSports medicineProvided care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, OB care, womens healthWorkmans CompensationDOT PhysicalsExtensive pediatric practiceProfessional membershipsThe National Society of Leadership and SuccessSigma Theta TauAmerican Nurses AssociationTexas Nurse s AssociationPhi Kappa PhiPhi Theta KappaLanguagesEnglish- FluentSpanish- FluentAwards receivedUnited States Army Spirit of Nursing awardCommunity Action awardHuman Potential AwardClinical Excellence AwardDeans Honor ListNational Deans ListNational Society of Leadership & SuccessWhos Who Among Executives & Professional WomenNational Association of Professional Women |
