BALINDA BARROS-OROZCO
Valrico,FL
Summary
Accomplished Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Nemours Children's Hospital, specializing in pediatric inpatient treatment and lab result evaluation. Known for compassionate care and effective patient-centered approaches, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Bilingual in Spanish, adept at managing diverse patient needs and fostering trust and rapport with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Nemours Children's Hospital
Lakeland, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Minimized compliance issues through compassionate interactions
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Established medical diagnoses and conferred with physician team to discuss findings and treatment plans in the inpatient setting.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of South Florida, College of Nursing
Tampa , Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking among students while providing feedback on their performance in the clinical setting.
- Assisted students with clinical skills development through hands-on training.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with students to review progress.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student
USF Pediatric Infectious Disease
Tampa, FL
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Under the preceptorship of Reed Ryan, ARNP
- And Dr Claudia Espinosa
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student
USF Pediatric Nephrology
Tampa, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in pediatrics Nephrology
- Under the preceptorship of Dr
- Valerie Panzarino and Dr Alfonso Campos, M.D
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student
BayCare Medical Group
Brandon, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Completing 180 hours of clinical work in primary care
- Under the preceptorship of Dr
- Lisa ChampouxRhoden
RN Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2009 - 08.2023
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure positive client outcome
- Collaborate with management for unit needs and budget
- Provide emotional support to patients and families utilizing effective communication
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Office RN
All Children's Outpatient Hospital
Brandon, FL
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens, and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Mother/Baby, Pediatric ER RN
Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon, FL
07.2000 - 02.2009
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries and life-threatening conditions
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05.2000
Skills
- Lab result evaluation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventative care specialist
- Patient-centered care
- Medication Prescribing
- Pediatric treatment
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Nursing Staff Management
- Condition Management
- Newborn care
Affiliations
Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, Region 3, 2597400
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Florida, 11025004
- DEA Certification #MB8939615
- Registered Nurse, Florida, 9169122
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 01/2000 to present
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification, 01/2005 to present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 01/2001 to 12/2009
- Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider, 12/2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/2005 to 12/2009
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS), present
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Instructor, 01/2019 to present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), 01/2020 to present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC), 01/2023
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient, 01/2013
- South Florida University Preceptor of the Year, 01/2017
- Nurse of the Year, 01/2019
- TGH Mentor of the Year, 01/2019
- Divisional Nurse of the Year, 01/2019
- Co-Chair of Divisional Shared Governance, 01/2020
- Medical Staff Scholarship Recipient, 01/2021
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of South Florida, College of Nursing
01.2024 - Current
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Nemours Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student
USF Pediatric Infectious Disease
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student
USF Pediatric Nephrology
05.2022 - 08.2022
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student
BayCare Medical Group
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2023
Office RN
All Children's Outpatient Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009
Mother/Baby, Pediatric ER RN
Brandon Regional Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2009
Master of Science - Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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