Stephanie Batista RN
Homestead
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse licensed in Florida, with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, clinical skills, and care coordination. Over 1,000 hours of hands-on clinical experience in diverse settings, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health. Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse populations and individuals with special needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, seeking a Registered Nurse position in an acute care or clinical environment to leverage expertise in delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)
Optimal Care Services
New York, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided individualized care and behavioral support to pediatric clients (ages 3–5)
- Collaborated with caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to support developmental progress
- Applied patient-centered approaches adaptable to healthcare environments
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
New York, NY
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided structured support to adolescents with cognitive and behavioral conditions, including autism and learning disabilities
- Developed individualized plans (IEPs), strengthening skills in assessment, planning, and documentation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and families to support client outcomes
Partner Teacher
New York City Teaching Collaborative
New York, NY
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Received certification for Special Education, Grades 7-12, from St. John’s University
- Participated in a rigorous training program that focuses on continuous feedback and practice-based learning
Group Leader
New York City Mission Society
New York, NY
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Group Leader, Kindergarten Class
- Facilitated academic enrichment programming for students in a group setting
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
New York, NY
11.2017 - 06.2018
- 7th and 8th grade permanent Special Education Substitute Teacher
- Provided classroom instruction to students with learning, behavioral, and developmental conditions
Lawyer
District Attorney’s Office
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Argued appeals before the highest appellate court; researched and drafted appellate briefs
Lawyer
District Attorney’s Office
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Public Corruption Unit
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
San Juan, Puerto Rico01.2026
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2023
Facial Specialist - Cosmetology
Florida Medical & Aesthetic International School
Miami, FL04.2022
Master of Science in Education - Adolescent Students with Disabilities Generalist, All Grades
St. John’s University
New York, NY05.2021
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law
Fordham University School of Law
New York, NY05.2016
Master’s degree - Administrative Law
Instituto Global de Alto Estudios en Ciencias Sociales, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain08.2014
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Universidad Iberoamericana
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic11.2012
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Vital Signs & Patient Assessment
- Infection Control & Safety Protocols
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- Communication (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
- Electronic Documentation
- Care Planning & Coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Florida, License #9706692 – Expires 04/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Expires 03/2027
- Licensed Facial Specialist, License #FB9786210 – Expires 10/2027
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), BACB – 2023
CLINICAL NURSING EXPERIENCE | ADN Program
- Completed 1,000+ hours of supervised clinical experience across acute and specialty care settings
- Delivered direct patient care including vital signs, hygiene, mobility support, and documentation
- Performed head-to-toe assessments and promptly reported changes in patient condition
- Assisted with medication administration and followed safety protocols
- Participated in interdisciplinary care planning and patient education
- Documented patient care in accordance with clinical and facility protocols
- Clinical Areas:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing (300+ hours)
- Surgical Nursing (300+ hours)
- Obstetrics (130+ hours)
- Pediatrics (130+ hours)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health (140+ hours)
- Geriatrics (90+ hours)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)
Optimal Care Services
01.2025 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2019 - 10.2021
Partner Teacher
New York City Teaching Collaborative
01.2019 - 06.2019
Group Leader
New York City Mission Society
10.2018 - 01.2019
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
11.2017 - 06.2018
Lawyer
District Attorney’s Office
05.2014 - 02.2015
Lawyer
District Attorney’s Office
12.2012 - 04.2014
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida International University
Master of Science in Education - Adolescent Students with Disabilities Generalist, All Grades
St. John’s University
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law
Fordham University School of Law
Master’s degree - Administrative Law
Instituto Global de Alto Estudios en Ciencias Sociales, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and University of Salamanca
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Facial Specialist - Cosmetology
Florida Medical & Aesthetic International School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
Universidad Iberoamericana