Jessica Wong Canaval

RN, BSN
th
3830 NW 12 Street, Miami Florida 33126
(305) 772-3759
jessiw85@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Family nurse practitioner position in womens health clinic
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, West Palm Beach, FL
Master of Science in Nursing degree candidate, expected May 2016
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, July 2012
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Family nurse practitioner student, Nova Southeastern University, West Palm Beach, FL,
2013-present
Clinical rotations performed at the following sites:
Jose Orcasita Ng and Associates Family Practice

180 hours

Utilized a multidisciplinary approach to manage patient care in the Primary Care setting
Provided comprehensive management of chronic conditions
Performed well women exams including breast exams and pap-smears

Quintero, Luis, C, M.D. Internal Medicine 120 hours

Coral Gables, FL

Internal medicine practice specializing in endocrinology

Managed patients with endocrinologist conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid
disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, Addisons disease, Cushings syndrome among
other conditions
Provided extensive diabetic education
Evaluated, treated and managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as
hypertension, pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections.
Screened and monitored patients undergoing investigatory treatment for diabetes mellitus

Pediatric Specialty 60 hours

Hialeah, FL

Coral Gables, FL

Evaluated, treated, and monitored the care of pediatric and adolescent population in the
Primary Care setting
Provided education to the parents in the importance of injury prevention and child safety

Miami Center of Excellence for Obstetrics and Gynecologist 60 hours

Provided family planning care, gynecological care, sexually transmitted disease

screening, postmenopausal syndrome management, fertility treatment, and birth control
Provided prenatal and postpartum care to the obstetric population
Perform physical assessment for obstetrical and gynecologic patients for annual exams,
family planning needs, and acute gynecological problems.

Institute of Preventative Medicine 120 hours

Kendall, FL

Hialeah, FL

Assessed, diagnosed, treated and monitored patients in a primary care setting for patient
of all ages.
Performed well women exams and managed minor acute gynecological conditions
Assisted in providing urgent care services, suturing, skin biopsies

EMPLOYMENT
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL

Responsible for preparing patients for C-sections, Cerclage, Hysterectomies, Dilation and
Curettage, or any other indicated procedure.
Monitors patient in recovery room by assessing vital signs, pain level, motor and
sensation, bleeding, and cardiac monitoring.
Performs the role of a circulating nurse by preparing surgical site, supervising sterile
field, verifying that counts in the OR are correct and documentation is completed.
Responsible to manage patients in the labor, antepartum and the immediate postpartum
stages by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and
evaluation based on evidence based guidelines.
Monitors fetal heart rate tracing and contraction pattern and notifies MD when pertinent.
Utilizes assessment and critical thinking skills to provide safe and competent care to the
newborn
Promotes maternal and family bonding with newborn and instructs in breastfeeding

Mother Baby Registered Nurse

South Miami Hospital, Miami, FL

2013-Current

2011-2013

Responsible for providing postpartum nursing care and newborn care.

Assessed the mother and the newborn and notified MD of any pertinent changes in
status
Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure a safe discharge home and availability
of adequate resources
Provided education to the mother and family in regards to infant care, breastfeeding
practices, post-op care, and postpartum precautions

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

South Miami Hospital, Miami, FL

2009 -2011

Assessed patient status, notified physician of any changes, and maintained healthcare
team updated of any changes
Managed the care of 6-7 patients on an orthopedic, neurological and general
medical/surgical floor
Fulfilled the role of resource nurse with the responsibility of overseeing a 27 bed floor,
making patient assignments for oncoming shift, and providing guidance for floor staff

LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Family Nurse Practitioner certification pending

Registered Nurse licensure active since 2009

PROFFESIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, South Florida Council Advanced Practice Nurse Inc., 2015-present

Member, American Nursing Association, 2013-present

REFERENCES
Upon request