Edwina Baltazar
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Golfcrest Nursing Center
Hollywood, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftmed
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Kept accurate records of services performed, medications administered, treatments received.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Patient Care Technician
Ann Stork Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
Education
Licensed Nurse Practitioner -
Sheridan Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Skills
- Colostomy Care
- Fully Insertion
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Caring for Wounds
- Direct Patient Care
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
Language Certifications
English, 07/2023
Languages
- Creole
- English
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN
Golfcrest Nursing Center
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftmed
12.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Ann Stork Center
01.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Nurse Practitioner -
Sheridan Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
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