RICHARD BALTAZAR, RN
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, excelling in delivering compassionate care and clinical judgment. Skilled in medication and IV administration, significantly reduced hospital readmission rates. Demonstrates exceptional patient and family advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, TX
05.2005 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, TX
02.2001 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Citizen's Medical. Center
Victoria, TX
02.1999 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care during their stay in the Orthopedic Unit.
- Assisted surgeons with complex procedures, ensuring accurate execution of surgical interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for orthopedic patients by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care plans.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' conditions and determining appropriate nursing interventions.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Albany12.1995
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Current BLS certification
Daisy Award recipient at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Houston, Texas
Certification
Basic Life Support
Texas RN License # 645075
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
02.2001 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Citizen's Medical. Center
02.1999 - 02.2021
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing