Annette Lafuente
Miami,FL
Summary
New graduate nurse planning to take the NCLEX in June 2024 with a positive attitude seeking a position within Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Highly organized and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant. Strong belief in the importance of compassionate and family-centered patient care. Responsible caregiver with excellent customer service experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
KIDZ Pediatric Cardiology
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Assisted with conducting Stress tests and Echocardiograms.
- Performed EKGs upon intake of over 30 patients along with collecting a medical and social history.
- Addressed patient's phone calls and medication needs.
- Completed prior authorizations for medications and medical supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
KIDZ Pediatric Nephrology
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Responsible for intake of patients for two physicians by collecting social and medical history.
- Efficiently communicated any critical lab results or imaging results to providers.
- Performed genetic testing and urine dipstick analysis.
Administrative Assistant
Costal Care Services
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Contacted insurance companies, verified insurance eligibility.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, United States05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies-Health & Human Concerns
Florida International University
Miami, United States08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Miami-Dade Medical College
Miami, United States08.2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting (Cerner & EPIC)
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers & CNA Certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Jackson Memorial Hospital - Role Transition, Trauma ICU (112 hours) - March-April 2024
- Jackson Memorial Behavioral Hospital - Pediatric/Geriatric/Adult (56 hours) - March-April 2024
- University of Miami Hospital - Adult Health III: Med/Surg Cardiology (112 hours) - January-February 2024
- Salvation Army - Public Health (56 hours) - January-February 2024
- Jackson Memorial Hospital - Labor and Delivery/ NICU/ Mother-Baby (56 hours) - October-December 2023
- Jackson Memorial Hospital - Adult Health II: Critical Care, Transplant (112 hours) - August-December 2023
- Holtz PPEC Center - Pediatrics (56 hours) - August-October 2023
- University of Miami Hospital - Adult Health I: Med/Surg (112 hours) - June-July 2023
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
KIDZ Pediatric Gastroenterology Shadowing - Hollywood, FL - March 2022-May 2022
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Volunteer - Miami, FL - October 2018- March 2020
NCH Hematology & Oncology Shadowing - Miami, FL - August 2018-September 2018
South Miami OBGYN & NICU Shadowing - Miami, FL- April 2016- May 2016
Baptist Hospital Volunteer- Miami, FL - 2014-2016
Holtz Children’s Hospital Volunteer (Baby Hugger NICU)- Miami, FL - 2013-2014
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
KIDZ Pediatric Cardiology
09.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
KIDZ Pediatric Nephrology
08.2020 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant
Costal Care Services
04.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies-Health & Human Concerns
Florida International University
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Miami-Dade Medical College