Anita Sakkas

Managed the patient care collaboratively with the cath lab team and physician undergoing diagnostic and emergent cardiac procedures.

Managed critically ill patients such as acute myocardial infarction, complicated percutaneous intervention, knowledge of Impella device and IABP.

Critically assessed and stabilized post anesthesia patients focusing on respiratory and cardiovascular system maintaining patient airway or ventilator support.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• 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.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Organized and managed care of patients obtaining care within the VA system. Assisted with the planning and implementation of various therapies and procedures.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

• Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
• Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
• Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
• Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Cared for as many as [Number] patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.