Stephanie Barrera
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Increased staff awareness on importance of developmental care practices in NICU, leading to better patient development outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in daily care routines, significantly improving patient care quality.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
- Conducted detailed assessments of neonatal patients to identify care needs and monitor progress.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
- Increased family satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication during critical periods.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for neonates, resulting in holistic health improvements.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Nurse Intern
Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Only Level 1 Trauma Center in Central Florida specializes in treating the most critical injuries
- Filled procedure carts with supplies and prepared for bedside procedures
- Competent in applying burn treatments like Xeroform with bacitracin, Dakin's soaks, Silver Nitrate, and Sulfamylon
- Set up tank rooms for arriving burns and patient rooms for new incoming trauma
- Removed the peripheral IV as directed by the nurse
- Inserted and removed Indwelling Urinary Catheter
- Performed EKGs per nurse request
- Carried out bladder scanner and straight catheter
- Conducted trachea care under nurse supervision
- Drew all blood cultures and lab tests
- Held responsible for measuring and documenting the outputs of catheters, ostomies, and JP drains
- Monitored patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs
- Measured and recorded blood sugar levels and vital signs
- Only Level 1 Trauma Center in Central Florida specializes in treating the most critical injuries
Patient Care Technician
Adventhealth Orlando
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Aided patients with mobility problems
- Assisted in meeting the patients' basic hygiene needs by bathing, shaving, and dressing them
- Ensured that the patient's environment is clean
- Supported needs of 40 patients + residents under long-term care.
Life Skill Trainer/ CNA
Neurorestorative
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Rehabilitation Living Facility
- Responded quickly to patient care emergencies and call lights
- Inspected patient's daily activities, including eating, dressing, and bathing
- Promoted safety by instructing visitors and outside staff to wear the appropriate PPE
- Transported patients to doctor's appointments per nurse request
- Rehabilitation Living Facility
Member Service Benefit Advocate
United Healthcare
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Responded to and resolved member service inquiries and issues by identifying the topic and type of assistance
- Guided and educated members about the fundamentals and benefits of health care plan options, benefits, and choosing the care provider
- Contacted care providers to help members schedule appointments or connect with specialists for assistance
- Established the member with eligibility, claims, financial spending accounts, and correspondence
Logistic Supervisor
Express Transportation
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Coordinated all communications within specifically assigned territories
- Confirmed with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment
- Prepared daily work and run schedules
- Arranged for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules
- Coordinated dispatching of 80 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
IT/ Desk Support
AllTour of America
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Determined efficient technical support over the phone, maintaining a presentable phone demeanor, courteousness, and creativity
- Prepared reports of activity and stayed up to date regarding system information
- Performed maintenance on copy machines, scanners, and printers
- Conducted helpdesk policies, troubleshooting, diagnosing, solving, and replacing parts; repaired and upgraded old installed systems; configured new ones
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Herzing University
Winter Park, FL04.2024
Skills
- Epic system software
- Emotional support
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Surgical patient care
- Congenital defect care
- Family-centered care
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Feeding support
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion
Affiliations
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Highlights
- BSN Student, Herzing University
- Clinical rotations completed in Multisystem PCU, Neuro PCU, Neonatal ICU, L&D, Mother/Baby, and Mental Health
- Nurse Tech experience in a Rehabilitation facility for brain/spinal cord injury, Multisystem PCU, Trauma/Burn ICU
- BLS/CPR from American Heart Association
- Prior experience as a Logistic supervisor in a charter bus company
- Critical thinking
- Team working and multitasking
Certification
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
06.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Adventhealth Orlando
08.2023 - 06.2024
Life Skill Trainer/ CNA
Neurorestorative
01.2022 - 09.2022
Member Service Benefit Advocate
United Healthcare
06.2021 - 01.2022
Logistic Supervisor
Express Transportation
06.2015 - 03.2020
IT/ Desk Support
AllTour of America
05.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Herzing University
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