Gerald Baluti
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a FNP position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. With over 3 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
04.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations
- Order, perform, and interpret the results of diagnostic tests with lab work such as complete blood count, and other diagnostic tests like electronic cardiograms and x-rays
- Prescribe medications with correct dosages, routes, and frequencies
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
- Diagnose and manage healthcare problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries according to written protocols
- Consult and refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise
- Educate patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses tailoring instructions to patient's individual circumstances
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health and prevent disease
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control
Family Nurse Practitioner-PRN
Loyal Source Government Services
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Work independently to perform age-appropriate history and physicals of children and adults
- Perform standard medical care for all children such as: Intake assessment of health status, Initial Medical Examination (IME), disease diagnosis, plan of care development, treatment modalities, monitoring, request necessary tests and evaluation of children's health status
- Conducts rounds and refers children and adults as needed to a specialist or hospital ER
- Screen for tuberculosis, pregnancy and other contagious disease
- Recommend as appropriate isolation as needed to protect health of child and others
- Oversees and administer vaccinations
- Interpret and analyze laboratory results sign results enter into database
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities for children as needed
- Facilitate the children's transition within and between health care settings
- Coordinate with Pharmacist as needed by ordering the required medications depending on the medical diagnosis
- Assists with coordination of local hospitals to determine local capabilities, coordinate transfer to higher level of acuity care, stabilization, monitoring and arrange final disposition of children
- Document accurately in medical records, medication administration record, SharePoint, and other databases according to training guidelines
- Receives and enders shift report to outgoing / incoming shift
- Serves as a resource to the medical personnel
- Educates patients on disease process, medication regimen, and healthy lifestyle choices
Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech Management Care
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide direct primary health care services to patients autonomously according to standardized protocols with the Supervising Physician to achieve patient health needs
- Perform effective assessments, evaluations and resolution skills
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies
- Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory test while following practicing guidelines
- Schedule follow up visits to monitor to monitor patients and evaluate health illness
- Identify and manage uncomplicated disease processes according to written protocols
- Utilize the knowledge of professional nursing practice based on scientific principles, and clinical family nursing practice guidelines
- Effective oral and written communication skills and have the ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations
CCU Registered Nurse
Continue Care Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Assessed patients from head to toe, identified there needs and discussed with them there goals of treatment the day and entire time of stay at Continue Care Hospital
- Perform various duties pertaining to constant cardiac monitoring including response to patients administered medication, and titration
- Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of cardiac patients
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for patients
- Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and their care plans by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored response to treatments
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes, discharge summaries
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities
- Electronic healthcare competency using Cerner
- Adhered to HIPPA policies while providing care to the patients
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse III
Memorial Hermann, Texas Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Educated family members about proper dialysis care procedures
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment, and implementation of treatment plans for acute dialysis patients
- Responsible for the application of dialysis nursing skills in the delivery of treatment to patients, Including venipuncture, catheter care, medication administration, anemia management, blood draws, recognition of cardiac arrests and performance of CPR
- Informed physicians about patient's abnormal laboratory values and adjusted treatment accordingly
- Worked as a team the with other nurses, physicians, social workers, patient's families, and pharmacists in the delivery of patient's care
- Recorded, interpreted and reported patient responses and collaborated with appropriate members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Provided patient and family teaching
- Documented and maintained assigned primary patient charts
- Prepared, monitored and maintained dialysis machines and system clean and safe to use
Acute Registered Dialysis Nurse-Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided direct patient care in a dialysis unit, including monitoring vital signs and administering medication
- Performed hemodialysis treatments for patients with end-stage renal disease or acute kidney injury
- Assessed patient's physical condition prior to each dialysis treatment, evaluated and documented findings
- Educated patients and their families about the dialysis process, diet restrictions, medications, lifestyle modifications and other relevant topics
- Conducted daily assessments of patient's response to dialysis therapy, monitored fluid balance during dialysis treatments
- Maintained accurate records of patient information such as lab results, progress notes, treatments administered and other pertinent data
- Monitored access sites for patency and reported any problems to physicians promptly
- Managed ancillary equipment such as pumps, monitors and water systems used in the delivery of dialysis treatments
- Administered prescribed medications via intravenous push or continuous infusion according to established protocols
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall standards of care
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety
Registered Nurse II
Life Care Hospital of Pittsburgh
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
Registered Nurse
Shadyside Nursing and Rehab Center
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA01.2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA12.2010
Diploma in Nursing - LVN
Lenape School of Practical Nursing
Kittanning, PA01.2007
Skills
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Clinical Care Standards
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Patient Communication
- Preventive Care
- Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Staff Training
- Quality Assurance
- Treatment Plan Development
- Preventive Healthcare
- Intake and Discharge
- Documentation and Reporting
- Effective Communication
- Patient-Family Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- Patient-Centered Approach
- Cultural Competence
- EMR/EHR
- Preventative Health Management
- Family Planning Services Education
Activities
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner-PRN
Loyal Source Government Services
10.2021 - 12.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
04.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech Management Care
06.2020 - 03.2021
CCU Registered Nurse
Continue Care Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2020
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse III
Memorial Hermann, Texas Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
Acute Registered Dialysis Nurse-Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse II
Life Care Hospital of Pittsburgh
12.2012 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Shadyside Nursing and Rehab Center
11.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Diploma in Nursing - LVN
Lenape School of Practical Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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