PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Eduviges M. Puentes, ARNP, Provider and Specialist in Infectious Diseases, and President & CEO of Bridges Health Solutions, Inc., is a compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatrics, gerontology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation at one of Florida’s top five hospitals. As an infectious disease specialist, she excels in conducting comprehensive physical assessments, diagnosing, and managing complex infections and chronic conditions with precision and care. Dedicated to delivering culturally sensitive, patient-centered care, Ms. Puentes remains highly responsive to evolving patient needs and dynamic healthcare environments. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as a clinical educator, teaching health assessment, medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals, simulation, and clinical skills in both acute care and academic settings, where she is committed to shaping the next generation of skilled nursing professionals.
Skills
President & CEO of Bridges Health Solutions, Inc
Provider and Specialist in Infectious Diseases
Clinical Educator
Simulation & Skills Day Facilitator
Preceptor – Bone Marrow Unit/Pediatric Oncology
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC)
Medication Reconciliation & Counseling
Super User – Cerner
C Diff Task Force
WORK HISTORY
01/2025 to Current / Advance Nurse Practitioner, Ferrer Pulmonary & Acute Care — Miami, FL
Diagnosing and Treating Illnesses. Through careful evaluation of symptoms and diagnostic testing, we identify illnesses and implement targeted treatment strategies to promote recovery and improve my patients’ health.
Prescribing Medications and Treatments. We carefully assess my patients’ conditions and prescribe medications and treatments tailored to their individual needs, ensuring their safety and promoting optimal health outcomes.
Providing Preventive Care and Health Education
Collaborating with Healthcare Teams
Clinical Educator
06/2023 to 08/2025 / Nursing Program Keiser University — Miami, FL
Trained students in the proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to optimize performance
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
01/2021 to 01/2025 / 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
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Monitored patient condition including interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in acuity
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
02/2020 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
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
Administered oral, IM, and IV medications and monitored for adverse reactions and effectiveness
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
01/2026 Doctor of Nursing Practice: In Progress West Coast University - Dallas, TX
12/2024 Master's in Nursing: Acute Nurse Practitioner West Coast University - Dallas, TX
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