BALINDA BARROS-OROZCO
Valrico,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Maternal/Child, Pediatrics and Oncology specialty. Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Chemotherapy RN
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL.
06.2009 - Current
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Office RN
All Children’s Outpatient Hospital
Brandon, FL.
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Managed 5 different pediatric medical speciality teams
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Mother/baby, Pediatric ER RN
Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon, FL.
07.2000 - 02.2009
- Performed all task with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU
- Evaluated patients’ care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patients’ flow in 10-bed pediatric emergency room
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants.
- Coordinated and consulted with members of health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
2000
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
2000
Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Problem Resolution
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Preventive Healthcare
- Therapy and Counseling
- IV Administration
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year 2019
Preceptor of the Year 2019
Daisy Award Recipient 2013
Divisional Nurse of the Year 2019
Medical Scholarship Recipient 2021
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2000-present
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) 2005-present
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 2001-2009
Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider 2013-present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2005-2009
Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) 2010-present
Wound Team Associate 2017-present
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Instructor 2019-present
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) 2020-present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric Chemotherapy RN
Tampa General Hospital
06.2009 - Current
Office RN
All Children’s Outpatient Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009
Mother/baby, Pediatric ER RN
Brandon Regional Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2009
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
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