Carlos Irizarry Amarat, RN MSN
Ponce
Summary
Dedicated health and education professional with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching aligned with departmental objectives. Fosters a nurturing, non-judgmental educational environment to enhance student success. Demonstrates clinical competence in high-pressure situations, excelling in both administrative and clinical decision-making. Known for promoting preventive health management through innovative lifestyle programs, consistently achieving positive health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Nursing
EDP University
San Sebastian
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed articles to professional journals related to best practices in nursing education.
- Provided feedback and constructive criticism on student presentations at local conferences.
- Participated in university committees focused on curriculum design and assessment processes.
- Reviewed grant applications from external organizations seeking funding for research initiatives within the field of nursing.
- Coordinated research projects among faculty and students related to health care policy issues.
- Developed and implemented new curriculum for undergraduate nursing students, emphasizing evidence-based practice.
- Designed online modules for distance learning courses in nursing education.
- Evaluated student performances through written assignments and examinations.
- Conducted assessments of student learning outcomes, using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement.
- Worked closely with library personnel to ensure access to relevant resources.
Admissions Counselor
Nova Southeastern University
San Juan
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship facilities to deserving students.
- Recommended special classes for students lagging in grades.
- Improved relationships with multiple university departments to assure student success.
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
- Assisted students in understanding academic application processes, admissions requirements and financial aid options.
- Collaborated with financial aid, education and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets.
- Counseled admitted students on course selection and registration processes.
- Advised current students on academic progress towards degree completion.
- Organized events such as open houses, information sessions, and other outreach activities.
- Coordinated campus visits and interviews with prospective students.
- Provided guidance and support to prospective students on the admissions process.
- Created marketing materials for recruiting efforts including brochures, flyers, and emails.
- Implemented intervention strategies designed to address behavioral issues among students.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow students on academic issues.
- Collaborated with peers to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
- Organized campus visits for admitted students, including tours, meetings with faculty members, and information sessions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve the admissions process.
- Managed communication between accepted students and other departments such as housing or financial aid offices.
- Reviewed application packages submitted by applicants to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Utilized technology platforms such as Google Classroom or Canvas for virtual instruction during remote learning periods.
- Conducted market research to identify target markets and develop effective campaigns.
- Created and executed social media strategies to increase customer engagement.
- Participated in organizing and executing promotional events and trade shows.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions for new marketing tactics and product ideas.
- Analyzed enrollment trends to identify potential areas for improvement within the admissions process.
- Reviewed applications, evaluated transcripts, and made decisions regarding admission status.
- Prepared reports detailing applicant statistics such as acceptance rates or demographics.
- Coordinated with academic departments to ensure accurate representation of programs to prospective students.
- Advised students on a variety of issues, including financial aid opportunities, tutoring services and study abroad programs.
- Recruited and found potential students for academic programs.
- Provided counseling services related to personal issues which may be impacting a student's academic performance.
- Collaborated with university departments such as Student Services and Academic Affairs to coordinate services for students in academic programs.
- Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.
- Created presentations outlining important information regarding degree requirements, scholarship opportunities.
- Evaluated transfer credits from other institutions and determined how they would apply towards a degree program.
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Nova Southeastern University
San Juan
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated application processing and fielded inquiries from potential students.
- Mobilized communication with other departments in support of enrollment and organized admissions events, registration, information sessions and classroom shadowing.
- Orchestrated and maintained active communication system with prospective students, parents and high school and community college counselors and attained enrollment goals.
- Executed school's overall recruitment strategies, set annual objectives and drove diversity efforts.
- Created training materials for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Answered application and enrollment inquiries from public via telephone or email.
- Maintained student admissions database with clear and complete student enrollment files.
Graduate Student Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
San Juan
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in coordinating programming and initiatives to support inclusion and engagement.
- Liaised between staff and students to provide information on subject matter, assignments and class expectations.
- Follow up with prospective students to present information and explain the programs and services available.
Communicates with prospects about admission requirements, program offerings, curriculum, and basic financial aid information through various media outlets. - Follow up with prospective students to present information and explain the programs and services available.
- Communicates with prospects about admission requirements, program offerings, curriculum, and basic financial aid information through various media outlets.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
- Developed plans or materials to communicate organizational activities beneficial to environment, public safety or other important social issues.
- Guidance to graduate students for Title II advising.
Nursing Professor
NUC University
Ponce
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Assist administration in student retention processes.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
- Supplied each student with syllabus complying with course requirements, attendance requirements and related course procedures.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Classes offered such as: Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical I and II, Mental Health and Psychiatry, and Community Health.
Graduate Registered Nurse / Mental Health
San Lucas Episcopal Medical Center
Ponce
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Completed rounds to observe, assess, document and report patients' conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Performed research tasks to increase knowledge of human behavior and performance.
- Collected client information through interviews, observations and tests.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Nursing Content Specialist / Professor
Dewey University
Juana Díaz
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
Beauty Consultant
Walgreens Pharmacy
Ponce
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Recommended appropriate products to meet customers' individual needs.
- Suggested personalized skin care routines for clients, keeping skin type and skin conditions in mind.
- Kept counter and display areas in clean and neat fashion.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Persuade clients and/or patients to purchase products for their health or beauty care.
Service Clerk
Walgreens Pharmacy
Ponce
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
- Trained new team members on service processes to increase productivity.
- Conducted service appointments to diagnose and fix problems.
- Implemented troubleshooting tactics to identify causes of poor machine performance.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Nursing Simulation Laboratory
Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Provide the nursing student with excellent education for clinical practice scenarios. Simulation with high-tech equipment and computerized management.
- Conducted experiments with various robot prototypes in order to validate simulations.
- Performed regular maintenance activities on simulators, including software updates and bug fixes.
- Implemented motion control algorithms into simulations for accurate behavior testing.
- Analyzed system performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized existing algorithms for improved performance in robotic simulations.
Education
Doctor of Education - Instructional Technology & Distance Education
Nova Southeastern University
Puerto Rico 2025
Master of Science in Nursing - Surgical Medicine With Role in Education
NUC University
Ponce05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University
Puerto Rico 05.2020
Vocational Degree - Marketing
Bernardino Cordero Bernard Higher Vocational School
Ponce05.2016
Skills
- Grading Work
- Administering Tests
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Capacitance and Team Leadership Supervision
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Undergraduate Course Instruction
- Instructor Collaboration
- Marketing and promotion
- Recruitment
- File Coordination
- Student Progress Reporting
- Student Advisory
- Data Tracking and Trend Analysis
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Teaching strategies
- Evidence-based practice
- Media communications
- Program evaluation
- Student counseling
- Online instruction
- Educational technology
- Career and educational counseling
- Social media proficiency
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings
- Created a highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations
Affiliations
- Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Member of the National Society of Leadership
- Member of the College of Nursing Professionals
- CMESL Volunteer Profile, Member
Certification
- Puerto Rico Graduate Nurse License 2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2021
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 2021
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2021
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS) 2021
- Protective Techniques with Crisis Intervention (CPI) 2021
- Basic Ultrasound and Pharmacology (EKG) 2021
- Infection Prevention and Control: Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Tuberculosis 2021
- Pediatric Patient Triage 2021
- Arrhythmia Interpretation 2021
- Leadership: Techniques, Humanism and Supervisory Concepts 2022
- Innovating in Health Care, HarvardX by Harvard University - 2023
CURRICULUM EVALUATION COMMITTEE
- Dewey University 2023
Associate and Bachelor's Degree Program Evaluation | Nursing Departments
Timeline
Professor of Nursing
EDP University
01.2024 - Current
Admissions Counselor
Nova Southeastern University
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Nova Southeastern University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
01.2023 - 06.2023
Nursing Professor
NUC University
10.2022 - 06.2023
Nursing Content Specialist / Professor
Dewey University
09.2022 - 04.2023
Graduate Registered Nurse / Mental Health
San Lucas Episcopal Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2023
Beauty Consultant
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing Simulation Laboratory
Pontifical Catholic University
08.2017 - 05.2019
Service Clerk
Walgreens Pharmacy
04.2016 - 12.2019
Doctor of Education - Instructional Technology & Distance Education
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science in Nursing - Surgical Medicine With Role in Education
NUC University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University
Vocational Degree - Marketing
Bernardino Cordero Bernard Higher Vocational School
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