Alyssa-Marie Portugues

Work History

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center

07.2021 - Current

Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Assisted patient care manager in administering written disciplines, completing nursing care audits, ensuring units are up to code, and completing employee schedules.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center

01.2017 - 07.2021

Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Cared for patients in 29-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients, encompassing the philosophies of care of the organization.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 7 patients daily.
Ensured safety of unit and patients in support of fellow nurses, working in collaboration with the house supervisor, and supporting full-time administrative charge nurses.

West Coast University

10.2019 - 12.2022

Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques.

Canyon Ridge Hospital

03.2016 - 12.2016

Supervised licensed and unlicensed staff, and provided support as necessary.
Provided age-specific care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Served as a member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care to patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.