ALVIN CLARK ELAURIA

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

Management and care for critically-ill adults in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit

• Provided direct care to the critically-ill patients, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Providing care to the critically-ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit

Providing care to the critically-ill patients in the Neuro and Trauma Intensive Care Unit

• Cared for pediatric patients in medical-surgical unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
• Collaborated with physicians  to plan care, begin treatment and communicate outcomes for cooperative, all-inclusive service.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.