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Esther Frederique, RN
Registered Nurse
Apopka,FL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with experience in progressive care/ critical care, long-term care, home healh, dialysis, pediatrics, wound care, and med-surg environments. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and complex care coordination in fast-paced healthcare settings. Recognized for strong communication, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care. Currently pursuing BSN degree while expanding expertise in critical care, quality improvement, and utilization-focused nursing practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care, RN- Intermediate Critical Care/MSPCU
Orlando Health- Health Central Hospital
Orlando, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to medically complex adult patients in a high-acuity intermediate critical care/progressive care environment.
- Monitored and manage patients requiring continuous cardiac telemetry, high-flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation, and close hemodynamic observation.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Administered IV medications, blood products, antibiotics, and other critical therapies in accordance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Recognized and responded promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care appropriately to rapid response or ICU level when indicated.
- Performed detailed head-to-toe assessments, interpreted cardiac rhythms, monitor laboratory results, and communicate critical findings to providers.
- Cared for 4 to 5 patients with diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, stroke, renal failure, postoperative complications, and multi-system illnesses.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and ongoing care needs.
- Utilized electronic medical records to document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and multidisciplinary communication accurately and efficiently.
- Supported unit operations through teamwork, patient admissions/transfers, mentoring nursing students, and assisting ancillary staff to maintain quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Orlando Health- Health Central Hospital
Orlando, FL
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Orlando, FL
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs every 15 to 30 minutes and documented changes to inform care plans and interventions.
- Hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, care management, physical assessments, delegating/supervising of tasks to dialysis techs, cannulation of dialysis fistulas/grafts, Central venous catheter care, machine set up/troubleshooting
Wound Care Registered Nurse- Seasonal
Healogics
Orlando, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Assessed and treated complex wound care cases using evidence-based practices.
- Developed individualized care plans to enhance patient recovery and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment strategies and reduce complications.
- Educated patients and families on wound management techniques for improved self-care at home.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Orlando Health- Health Central Hospital
Orlando, FL
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers for up to 7 patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Home Health/Long-Term Care Nurse
Various Facilities- Adult/Pediatric Care
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Led initiatives in pediatric care in a home health care setting by managing tube feeding and medication protocols. Oversaw neuro evaluation processes to ensure optimal patient care. Implemented thorough physical assessment procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered medications according to established protocols for up to 40 patients in a long term care environment.
- Conducted physical assessments to monitor patient health. Assisted in processing lab and medical orders. Provided wound care to promote healing.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers documentation to maintain accurate patient records.
- Oversaw the dispatch of lab orders and the entry of new orders into the system. Coordinated communication with physicians regarding patient condition changes and order verification.
- Facilitated efficient task delegation in nursing home environment amid staffing shortages.
- Delivered effective wound care and tube feed administration via device and gravity methods.
- Executed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, comprehensive physical assessments, neuro checks, and proficiently managed ostomy and trach care.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
Orlando, FL
05.2014 - 05.2021
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Assisted clients with meal preparation, ensuring dietary restrictions were met and nutritional needs addressed.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, communicating changes to healthcare team effectively.
- Implemented strategies to enhance client engagement, promoting social interaction and mental well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Pharmacy Mail Order- Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
Orlando, FL
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Processed and verified prescription orders for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to provide patient counseling on medication use and safety.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.
- Utilized pharmacy management software to process prescriptions efficiently.
- Reviewed prescription SIG codes for accuracy and updated/corrected as ordered for accurate dispensing of medications
- Coordinated with patients MD Offices and postal service for timely delivery of medications
Education
Health Care Specialist - Health Administration
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2025
NIH Stroke Scale -
American Heart Assoication
10-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07-2024
BLS/ACLS/PALS -
American Heart Association
07-2024
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy
Walgreens- Apprentice Program
09-2018
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Orange Technical College
FloridaSkills
- Wound Care
- Dialysis
- Intermediate Critical Care
- Epic Charting
- Point Click Care Charting
- Pharmacy
- Home Health
- Long-Term Care
- Medical Surgical
- Pediatric Care
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Palliative care
- Care Coordination
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Critical Thinking
- Chronic Diseases
- Discharge planning
- Quality & Safety Initiatives
- Microsoft office
- Medication and IV administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Acute Care, RN- Intermediate Critical Care/MSPCU
Orlando Health- Health Central Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Orlando Health- Health Central Hospital
04.2025 - 09.2025
Wound Care Registered Nurse- Seasonal
Healogics
04.2025 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
11.2024 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Orlando Health- Health Central Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse-Home Health/Long-Term Care Nurse
Various Facilities- Adult/Pediatric Care
01.2022 - 04.2025
Pharmacy Mail Order- Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
11.2018 - 04.2021
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
05.2014 - 05.2021
Health Care Specialist - Health Administration
Valencia College
NIH Stroke Scale -
American Heart Assoication
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
BLS/ACLS/PALS -
American Heart Association
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy
Walgreens- Apprentice Program
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Orange Technical College