ANALIZA AQUINO CRUZ

Currently on orientation

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Performed hourly rounds to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
• Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.

• Collected, reviewed and analyzed data from diverse departments for medicare /medicaid/HMO reimbursements.
• Responsible for the completion of MDS Books in a timely manner for submission and reimbursements in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Write CAA's summary .Monitoring assigned Residents/Patients for changes in weight, behavior,skin integrity,and onset of new diagnosis and scheduling of interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Participate /conduct chart audits.

• Collected, reviewed and analyzed data for the completion of MDS books in a timely manner for reimbursement in compliance with federal ad state regulations.
• Schedules OBRA/PPS assessments.
• Schedule and lead care plan meetings
• Create careplans for assigned units.
• Monitoring patients/residents on assigned units for changes in weight, behavior,skin integrity, and onset of new diagnosis and schedule significant change assessment if the event warrants.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team members in creating in creating effective care plans for patients/residents.
• Participate during chart audits.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

• Assigned in Medical/Surgical unit for 3 years ans Emergency Room for 2 years.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Agency Nurse assigned in long term care/rehab units.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Creating and conducting care plan meetings.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.