Christina Cupero

• Deliver hands-on patient care, ensuring stabilization and making informed decisions for the next steps in treatment.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Provide care for chest tube, NG tube, PEG tube and airway management.
• Utilized EKG readings to monitor and interpret patient condition, identifying any irregular telemetry readings and promptly informing the team of changes in stability or acuity.
• Conduct neurological assessments, including interpreting cardiac rhythm strips, vitals and assessing neurological status, to identify changes and ensure timely interventions.
• Collaborate with diverse healthcare team, including physicians, respiratory therapist and physical therapist, to ensure a holistic approach to care for PCU patients with complex medical conditions.
• Trained new nurses and travel nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Charge Nurse:

• Act as a resource for resolving challenges in patient care, facilitating communication between team members and addressing any issues to ensure a cohesive and effective care environment.
• Coordinate and oversee patient care activities on a PCU floor, ensuring adherence to protocols and providing high-quality care.

St. Luke’s Baptist Nurses Council:

• Advocates for patients’ rights and ensures their needs are met within the healthcare system.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards. Plays a key role in fostering a positive and supportive work environment for the nursing staff.

San Antonio Baptist Hospital System PCU Board:

• Regularly assesses and updates existing policies to align with current best practices and regulatory standards.
• Implements improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and overall outcomes on the PCU.
• Works closely with hospital administration to align PCU policies with broader organizational goals and standards.