BALBINA PIERRE-LOUIS
SMITHFIELD,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
REX UNC healthcare
Raleigh, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Registered Nurse
Central Regional Hospital
Raleigh, NC
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
LPN
CornerStone Staffing
Raleigh, NC
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Raleigh, NC
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Essential School of Nursing
Miami, FL11-2022
Certificate - LPN License
Center For Allied Health And Nursing Education
Hackensack, NJ04-2012
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Reporting and documentation
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Policy compliance
- Direct nursing care
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient assessments
- Long-term care
- Patient education and counseling
- Care plan development
Certification
AHA BLS 6/18/24- 6/30/24
Epic ,Pointclick care and optimus experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Regional Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
REX UNC healthcare
05.2023 - Current
LPN
CornerStone Staffing
07.2021 - 03.2023
LPN
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
01.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Essential School of Nursing
Certificate - LPN License
Center For Allied Health And Nursing Education
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