Provide direct, hands-on care to patients within the Cardiac/Telemetry unit. Implement total nursing care to patients through effective communication, education and support for both patients and family members. Lead the coordination and delivery of general nursing care to diverse patient populations, including assessments, wound care, pain and symptom management, care plan development and patient education. Conduct patient assessments, administer medication, interpret cardiac rhythms and assist with bedsideprocedures. Monitor chest tubes, catheters and drains, administering proper management as needed to support patient care. Prepare and administer medication via oral, PEG tubes, PICC lines and IV. Recognized for quickly building rapport with patients by providing quality care and support, as well as addressing their overall questions and concerns regarding procedures and at-home care. Build and manage strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, as well as to communicate treatment changes based on optimal patient outcomes. Provide instruction for patients and their families on treatment options, condition, changes, discharge planning, pharmaceutical use and home-care.

Coordinated and delivered care to patients within the Neurology unit, handling all related tasks, including assessment, diagnosis, care plan development and patient support. Worked with patients diagnosed with diverse neurological and nervous system disorders. Implemented proper care plan that aligned with each patients’ individual needs. Administered therapeutic interventions and treatment options for patients.Interpreted results from blood tests, brain scans/CAT scans, MRIs and other diagnostics/radiologic testing. Prepared treatment/pharmaceuticals, educating patients on medication usage and benefits, as well as at-home care. Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care; collaborated with physicians, specialists and other nurses to ensure the deliver of quality patient care. Participated on the Banner Baywood Stroke Awareness Committee, assisting in coordinating and leadingcommunity education events and screenings to boost stroke awareness.

Oversaw the planning and delivery of care for patients within the ICU, including patients diagnosed with acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Conducted patient assessments, established proper diagnosis and developed care plan, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Monitored patients’ vital signs, including cardiac and respiratory readings, reporting observed changes and revising care plan to meet patient needs. Administered infusion therapy and medication via IV, PICC line and SUBQ. Interacted with families and caregivers, educating them on pharmaceuticals, treatment options, patient conditionand care plan requirements. Ensured compliance with strict regulatory standards and infection control protocol.