Hi, I’m
Erin Balthazar
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Dedicated Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student with experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing a strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Devoted to providing quality healthcare to patients.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Gulfside Healthcare Services
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
12.2017 - 08.2026
Job overview
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Mease Countryside Hospital
Registered Nurse
09.2006 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
West Coast UniversityDallas, TX
Master of Science from Nursing
04.2026
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- RN-MSN, AGPCNP
St. Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO
Associate of Science from Nursing
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
Bachelor of Science from Education
Skills
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Compassionate Care
- Pain assessment
- Patient Education
- End-of-life care
- Family Support
- Palliative care expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Holistic approach
- Clinical assessment
- Emotional Support
Certification
- Certified Hospice & Palliative Care RN since 2020
- Certified End-of-life Doula since 2024
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gulfside Healthcare Services
12.2017 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse
Mease Countryside Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2010
West Coast University
Master of Science from Nursing
St. Charles Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Education
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