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Ricardo Espindola

@ricardoespindola

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Family Nurse Practitioner focused on oncology, pain management, and culturally competent patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek APRN roles focused on oncology and pain management within interdisciplinary teams that value culturally competent, evidence-based, patient-centered care and growth opportunities.

I am a Master of Science in Nursing (APRN, MSN) with experience across primary care, addiction medicine, psychiatric nursing, and oncology clinical placements, committed to culturally sensitive, patient-centered care. I synthesize patient history and clinical data to support diagnoses, provide preventive services, and deliver behavioral health and chronic disease management.

My practice emphasizes pain relief, oncology interests (AOCNP, PGMT-BC), and evidence-based, compassionate care informed by teaching, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am proficient in Kipu, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks and hold BLS/ACLS, PALS, and other clinical certifications while pursuing oncology and pain-management specialization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Locum Tenens APRN

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Wayne Brown LCSW & Associates

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Provided locum tenens APRN services under cooperative agreement focusing on substance addiction and dual-diagnosis care, delivering medication-assisted treatment and integrated behavioral health services.

Dual Diagnosis Behavioral Health Care Coordination Crisis Intervention SOAP Documentation HIPAA

Staff RN – Residential Program

Reign Residential Mental Health Stabilization

Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years)

Provided residential detox and mental health nursing care across PHP and IOP programs, managed medication administration, crisis interventions, and facilitated group therapy and education.

Detox Group Therapy Crisis Intervention Care Coordination Documentation

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Taught and supervised nursing students in clinical settings, facilitated evidence-based practice and curriculum development, and evaluated student competency during clinical rotations.

Clinical Teaching Curriculum Development Feedback Documentation

APRN – Primary Care (Placement)

Paradisus Medical Center

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)

Completed clinical placement in primary care performing physical exams, psychosocial assessments, chronic disease management, preventive services, and patient education.

Primary Care Physical Exams Chronic Disease Management Immunizations Patient Education Motivational Interviewing EHR

Staff RN / Nursing Manager

Palm Partners, LLC

Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 (4 years 6 months)

Managed dual-diagnosis acute and residential programs, supervised staff, handled emergency referrals and Baker Acts, and led quality assurance and staff orientation initiatives.

Leadership Staff Supervision Dual Diagnosis Quality Assurance Emergency management Patient Advocacy

Staff RN – Med Surg

St. Joseph Health Centre

Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered medical-surgical nursing care including IV maintenance, wound care, tracheostomy care, and medication administration during acute hospital tenure.

Medical Surgical Nursing IV Maintenance Wound Care Tracheostomy Clinical Documentation Team Collaboration