Maribel Pumarejo
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Former Navy Nurse Corp Officer (1989-1994)
U.S. Naval Hospital Guam
U.S. Naval Hospital Portsmouth VA
Operation Desert Storm (Saudi Arabia)
Served with "Friends of the Missions" in Jacksonville, FL that participated in medical missions to remote areas in Honduras.
(2016-2018)
Accomplished RN and Diabetes Educator with 30 years of experience in providing patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Educate patients on diabetes self-care management skills, proper nutrition, insulin self-administration skills and educate on latest advanced glycemic monitoring technologies.
- Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to provide coordinated, team-based, high quality diabetes and nutrition care in all settings in hospital.
- Experienced in educating adult patient with GDM, Prediabetes, T1DM & T2DM.
- Maintain current licensure, job-related competencies and knowledge of evidenced-based guidelines through active participation in continuing education, independent study , seminars, in-services and dialogue with colleague.
Registered Nurse (Free Clinic)
The Way Free Medical Clinic
Green Cove Springs, FL
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Through patient assessments, conducted evaluations to identify changes in condition, promptly informed physicians and initiated necessary interventions as required.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Specialize in educating, supporting and promoting diabetes self-management skills.
- Provided nutritional support to OB patients with gestational diabetes, T1DM & T2DM.
- Monitored and educated nursing students & externs on proper care procedures & prioritization of care and strategies.
PRN Diabetes Educator
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to patients.
- Established strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout education process.
- Promoted positive behavior change among patients by providing guidance on nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, blood glucose monitoring techniques, and stress management strategies.
- Stayed current on emerging research related to diabetes treatment and education, integrating new findings into practice as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05.1988
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Staff Training
- Core Curriculum and Standards
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PRN Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
11.2021 - Current
PRN Diabetes Educator
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
02.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse (Free Clinic)
The Way Free Medical Clinic
06.2016 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College