Jimmy Amaro
Florida
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader with over 12 years of progressive experience in academic and clinical settings. Expertise includes curriculum design, faculty development, and integrating evidence-based teaching strategies in nursing education. Demonstrated ability to guide accreditation processes, mentor students and faculty, and enhance program outcomes through strategic academic leadership.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Walden University
Contribution Faculty MSN Program
03.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Professor Nurse Practitioner
School of Health HIMA San Pablo
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Professor of Nursing
Nightingale College
11.2023 - Current
- Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven approaches to inform continuous improvements in course content, delivery, and assessment strategies.
- Implemented comprehensive evaluation methods for nursing program effectiveness, ensuring alignment with best practices in higher education.
- Developed a mentoring program that connected experienced faculty members with new hires, promoting professional growth and retention within the department.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on advancements in nursing education and practice, incorporating new knowledge into course design and delivery.
Registered Nurse Advanced
Advent Health Partin Settlement ED
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Nurse Operations Manager
GuideWell Emergency Doctors
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Director of Clinical Operations
City of San Juan
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Enhanced teacher collaboration and professional development through the establishment of grade-level teams and targeted training sessions.
- Fostered an environment conducive to innovation, encouraging faculty members to explore new teaching methodologies and incorporate cutting-edge technologies into their classrooms.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum framework that aligned with state standards and promoted interdisciplinary connections.
- Coordinated grant writing efforts that secured funding for innovative programs aimed at increasing student success.
- Monitored student progress through regular analysis of assessment data, adjusting instructional approaches as needed to address individual needs.
- Promoted a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Improved communication between school departments, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
- Managed budgetary resources to maximize the effectiveness of educational programming while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Evaluated faculty performance to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality instruction and adherence to best practices.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps among diverse student populations.
Senior Manager, Emergency Department
Doctor Center Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
Staff Nurse
Diagnostic and Treatment Center ER
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Post University
01.2024
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult and Elderly Specialty
Columbia Central University
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia Central University
01.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing Sciences
Technology Institute of Puerto Rico
01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Vocational School Dra. María S. Lacot
01.2011
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Staff training and development
- Time management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Team motivation
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
- Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Canvas Certified Online Instructor (2023)
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Member since 2020
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Colegio de Profesionales de Enfermería de Puerto Rico
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Walden University
Contribution Faculty MSN Program
03.2025 - Current
Professor Nurse Practitioner
School of Health HIMA San Pablo
01.2025 - Current
Professor of Nursing
Nightingale College
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Advanced
Advent Health Partin Settlement ED
01.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse Operations Manager
GuideWell Emergency Doctors
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Clinical Operations
City of San Juan
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Manager, Emergency Department
Doctor Center Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse
Diagnostic and Treatment Center ER
01.2012 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult and Elderly Specialty
Columbia Central University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia Central University
Associate Degree - Nursing Sciences
Technology Institute of Puerto Rico
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Vocational School Dra. María S. Lacot
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Post University
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