Heather Pate

Parkview Medical Center

Pueblo, CO

07.2018 - Current

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Utilized Meditech to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.