Abigail Baltierrez
Smyrna,Tennessee
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive and individualized patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Certified Dental Assistant
Alcan Dental
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Dentures (impressions, measurements, and adjustments)
- Assist with oral surgeries under conscious sedation (IV)
- Cosmetic, prosthetic, and permanent replacement
- Coordinating laboratory services
Back Office Team Leader
Dental Solutions
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms
- Measure final and temp impression
- Creating temporary crowns
- Suture removals and providing patient education
Dental Assistant
La Clinica De Familia
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Take, develop and mount x-rays
- Assisting with oral surgeries and endodontics treatment
- Setup and maintain medical supplies
Dental Assistant
A Tooth Dr. For Kids
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Assist in conscious sedation of patients under 6 yrs
- Assist in dental procedures
Education
Associates of Applied Science in Registered Nursing -
Charter College
03.2020
New Mexico State University
03.2014
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Patient Education
- Venipunctures/Blood Draws/Injections
- Charting/Coding
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Lab Analysis
- Autoclaving
- Complete Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Long-Term Care
- Home Health Care
- Data Collection
- Removing Sutures
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 07/2020
- Certified Dental Assistant, DAMB, 05/2014
- HIPPA/OSHA, 09/2005-2006
- Certified X-Ray Technician, 04/2006
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
11.2020 - 06.2022
Certified Dental Assistant
Alcan Dental
11.2015 - 08.2018
Back Office Team Leader
Dental Solutions
09.2011 - 09.2015
Dental Assistant
La Clinica De Familia
03.2007 - 06.2010
Dental Assistant
A Tooth Dr. For Kids
06.2005 - 01.2007
Associates of Applied Science in Registered Nursing -
Charter College
New Mexico State University