Amy Hysquierdo

• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
• Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
• Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.
• Evaluated patient's physical condition before, during and after surgery.
• Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller, and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
• Observed body language, movement, and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
• Implemented infection control protocols to prevent post-operative infections.
• Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
• Observed infection control policies when handling specimens or disposing sharps objects.
• Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
• Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
• Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
• Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
• Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
• Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
• Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
• Managed pre-operative assessments and documented patient medical history to ensure safe surgical procedures.
• Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments, rehabilitation plans.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
• Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

In charge of a 26 bed Rehabilitation Hospital unit. Provided care and coordination of orthopedic, bariatric, general surgical, and dialysis patients. Acquired vital nursing skills that have built a strong foundation for nursing.

• Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Served as a Charge/Staff Nurse to a 36 bed Medical Surgical Hospital unit. Roles included a TB Coordinator, maintaining TB vaccinations for nursing unit, chart auditor to ensure documentation compliance for medications, admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.

Served as a Charge/Staff nurse to a 48 Medical Surgical hospital unit. Roles included a TB Coordinator, maintaining TB vaccinations for nursing unit, chart auditor to ensure documentation compliance for medications, admissions, transfers, and discharges.patients. Acquired vital nursing skills that have built a strong foundation for nursing,

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Served as a charge nurse to a 36 Medical Surgical hospital unit. Provided care and coordination or orthopedic, bariatric, general surgical, and dialysis patients. Aquired vital nursing skills that built a strong foundation for nursing.