Alisa Figueroa

• Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Currently on orientation learning the basics of pediatric cardiology and management of a pediatric patient with short term and chronic cardiac abnormalities. All training goals that have currently been reviewed and performed on orientation include head-to-toe assessments, EKGs, bladder scans, arterial line management, central line management, blood gas interpretations (familiar on use of GEM 5000 machine), medication administration, management of respiratory equipment, caring for patients with invasive and noninvasive respiratory support, preoperative care and postoperative care (including immediate recovery for all cardiac surgeries and cardiac catheterizations) and interprofessional collaboration with team.

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)

Provides outstanding care to both patients and families by performing both critical and basic procedures/care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs. Fosters a collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments. Participates in interprofessional collaboration rounding with fellow nurses, NNP's, MD's and leadership. Regularly administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. Completes accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care. Provides patients and families support during their admission in the NICU through discharge. Instructs and counsels patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs to support plan of care. Contributes to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.

• Trauma/Surgical Unit

Participated in bedside shift report, conducted complete head to toe and focused assessments, performed foley catheterization insertion and removal, administered oral/enteral/IV push/IV piggyback medications, inserted and removed IV's, assisted patients with ADL's, educated patients on medications and plan of care, inserted NG tube for gastric decompression, initiated enteral feedings through gastrostomy tube, adequately used charting system for documentation.

• Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit-

Assisted in preparation of bedside procedures and admissions for critically ill children (directly from the ED or NICU), assisted in specialized wound care/dressings (postoperative/open and closed chest dressings), preformed EKGs, assisted patients with ADL's and physical/cognitive development, measured height/weight/vital signs/intake and output, prepared and fortified breast milk for infants, created a safe and calming environment for Baker Act patients.

• Trauma/Burn Stepdown Unit (8 WEST) -

Assisted patients with ADL's, measured height/weight/vital signs/intake and output/blood glucose checks, performed EKGs/bladder scans/lab draws, independently performed and assisted in specialized wound care/dressings (Burns, Trauma, Surgical), documented care accordingly in charting system.