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Prof. Barry University

Eduviges M. Puentes, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, OCN, ONS/ONCC
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 400-2341 - marlen@edupuentes.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatrics, gerontology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant at one of the top five hospitals in Florida. Skilled at conducting physical assessments and managing treatment for diverse patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases. Responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Emphasis on providing culturally-sensitive and patient-centered care. Clinical educator with experience in multiple nursing courses including health assessment, medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals, simulation, and skills day in acute care centers and academia.

Skills
Clinical Educator
Simulation & Skills Day Facilitator
Preceptor – Bone Marrow Unit/Pediatric Oncology
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC)
Discharge Planning & Education
Medication Reconciliation & Counseling
Super User – Cerner
C Diff Task Force
  WORK HISTORY

01/2021 to Current Registered Nurse, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Baptist Hospital — Miami, FL

 Managed care from admission to discharge including patient assessments, care planning health education, and discharge support
 Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
 Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
 Provided complex care to high-acuity patients on assisted ventilation, severe wound care issues, and rehabilitation
 Monitored patient condition including interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in acuity
 Minimized patients’ length of stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
 Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with oncology, pre and post-bone marrow transplant, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
 Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education

06/2023 to Current Clinical Instructor Keiser University — Miami, FL

 Trained students in the proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to optimize performance
 Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new students to the clinical work environment
 Oriented and supervised students at clinical sites and provided constant feedback and support during clinical rotations
 Used low-fidelity task trainers to teach students how to insert peripheral lines, assess prostate enlargement, and palpate breasts for lesions or tumors
 Examined, verified, monitored, and confirmed clinic policies and procedures

02/2019 to 12/2022 Clinical Supervisor Barry University — Miami, FL

 Assessed students’ knowledge and coached underperforming students to help them achieve clinical objectives
 Implemented active learning strategies such as games, virtual simulations, ATI modules, and patient scenarios to improve students’ nursing skills
 Utilized mid-fidelity mannequins to teach students how to auscultate for respiratory, cardiac, and abdominal bowel and vascular sounds
 Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated lab policies and procedures
 Guided simulations, supervised, and tested students enrolled in NUR 343 –Patient Centered Care: Adult/Elderly Nursing II

09/2015 to 01/2021 Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology Jackson Memorial Hospital — Miami, FL

 Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and managed care plans
 Administered oral, IM, and IV medications and monitored for adverse reactions and effectiveness
 Developed and managed patient care from admission to discharge, including assessments, health education and discharge support
 Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
 Reviewed post-operative orders and monitored patients' post-operative vitals, input and output, patient controlled analgesic equipment, and fluids

EDUCATION

 12/2024 Master's in Nursing: Acute Nurse Practitioner West Coast University - Dallas, TX (In Progress)
 05/2019 Master's in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Barry University - Miami, FL
 08/2014 Bachelor's in Nursing Barry University - Miami, FL
 07/2012 Associate of Arts Miami Dade College - Miami, FL

COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Presidential Service Award from President Obama
 Miami-Dade College:175 service learning hours
 Miami Children’s Hospital: 200 volunteer service hours
 300 community service hours

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