MARIBEL AGUIRRE DUEN
Registered Nurse
Ocala,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification granted by America Nurses Credentials Center
Work History
Patient Care Manager and Diabetic Educator
Bethesda Hospital East and West – Baptist Health South Florida
Boynton Beach, FL
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered patient-specific wound and diabetic education, driving better management and self-care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing needs and ensuring timely access to necessary services.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of care plans, making adjustments as necessary to meet clients' evolving needs.
Patient Care Manager (PCM)
Bethesda Hospital East and West – Baptist Health South Florida
Boynton Beach, FL
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Directed 75+ staff across Observation Unit, Benefactor Pavilion Unit, and Centralized Telemetry Unit
- Established new units and monitoring systems; improved patient outcomes and safety benchmarks
- Decreased observation patient hours from 49 to 25; maintained zero HAPI, CLABSI, CAUTI, and falls in VIP unit
- Led staff development, huddle improvements, and compliance initiatives
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Ocala, Florida
01.2025 - Current
- Developing individualized plans of care that meet each patient's unique needs.
- Providing emotional support to patients dealing with chronic or terminal illnesses.
- Performing assessments of patients' physical and mental health status.
- Providing direct patient care following established policies and procedures.
- Educating patients and families on disease prevention and management.
- Assisting physicians during diagnostic tests or medical procedures.
- Organizing discharge planning services for LTAC patients.
Faculty Member
Premiere International College
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty to improve academic program offerings and resource sharing.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of academic programs to ensure alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
- Leveraged technology to optimize course delivery and enhance student accessibility to educational resources.
- Provided strategic leadership in departmental planning, aligning objectives with broader institutional mission and vision.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and stakeholders from across college and community to create, preserve and partnerships.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Promoted cultural awareness and inclusivity within the classroom by integrating diverse perspectives into course content and discussions.
Patient Care Supervisor (PCS)
South Miami Hospital, Miami Cardiac-Vascular Institute
Miami, FL
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Oversaw cardiac telemetry/post-op units, implemented cross-training for staff, and enhanced discharge times
- Achieved 90 %+ in Leadership Effectiveness Measures; led PI projects using teach-back methods
Expert & Advanced Nurse
Doctors Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, FL
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Led evidence-based practice initiatives; served as Cerner system 'super-user'
- Named Preceptor of the Year (2018)
Clinical Staff Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Delivered bedside care on a telemetry/med-surg unit; recognized as a Champion for Patient Satisfaction
Patient Care Supervisor (PCS)
Doctors Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, FL
01.2009 - 02.2016
- Managed a 32-bed unit; improved incident report follow-ups (45% to 99%) and NDNQI participation (59% to 97%)
- Implemented staff recognition and retention strategies
Clinical Nurse Staff
Doctors Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, FL
02.2003 - 02.2009
- Provided comprehensive care across orthopedic, neuro, telemetry, and wound care units
- Earned Daisy Award (2011) and Nurse Preceptor of the Year (2008)
Clinical Educator, ER Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor
Correctional Health Services – Puerto Rico
, Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Led quality and educational initiatives in chronic care and emergency settings
Clinical Nurse
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
, Puerto Rico
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Entry-level clinical nurse providing foundational care experience
Education
Postmaster Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
04.2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Student
12.2023
Nurse Leadership Certification -
Duke University
12.2021
MS - Nursing & Education
Phoenix University
12.2013
BSN -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
12.1994
AS - Physical Therapy
University of Puerto Rico
12.1991
Skills
- Nursing leadership
- Staff Development
- Patient-Centered Clinical Care
- Nursing education
- Student mentorship
- Telemetry care
- Observation care
- Policy implementation
- Risk Management
- Quality Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Strategic planning
- Resource Optimization
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida license, 07/2026
- Registered Nurse, Puerto Rico license, 07,2028
- ACLS, 09/27
- BLS, 09/27
- Med-Surg, 05/26
- Cardiac-Vascular, 05/26
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Student, 05/23
Awards
- Daisy Award, 05/11
- Preceptor of the Year, 05/08
- Preceptor of the Year, 05/18
- Nursing Ambassador, National League for Nursing, 05/14
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 05/13
- Employee of the Year, 05/97
Academic And Teaching Experience
- Adjunct Nursing Instructor, West Coast University, 01/17, 12/18, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health, Clinical Leadership, Led simulation and clinical rotations; helped students achieve a 95% certification exam pass rate, Active in curriculum development and student shared governance
- Adjunct Nursing Instructor, Management Resource College, 01/14, 12/16, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health, Clinical Leadership, Led simulation and clinical rotations; helped students achieve a 95% certification exam pass rate, Active in curriculum development and student shared governance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2025 - Current
Faculty Member
Premiere International College
03.2024 - 06.2024
Patient Care Manager and Diabetic Educator
Bethesda Hospital East and West – Baptist Health South Florida
09.2023 - 11.2023
Patient Care Manager (PCM)
Bethesda Hospital East and West – Baptist Health South Florida
04.2021 - 11.2023
Patient Care Supervisor (PCS)
South Miami Hospital, Miami Cardiac-Vascular Institute
03.2019 - 03.2021
Expert & Advanced Nurse
Doctors Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida
12.2016 - 03.2019
Clinical Staff Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2016
Patient Care Supervisor (PCS)
Doctors Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida
01.2009 - 02.2016
Clinical Nurse Staff
Doctors Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida
02.2003 - 02.2009
Clinical Educator, ER Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor
Correctional Health Services – Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 01.2002
Clinical Nurse
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
01.1994 - 01.1995
Postmaster Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Student
Nurse Leadership Certification -
Duke University
MS - Nursing & Education
Phoenix University
BSN -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
AS - Physical Therapy
University of Puerto Rico