Dana Torres

Provide comprehensive nursing care for acutely ill adult patients in a high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit while managing multiple complex patient assignments.

• Monitored cardiac telemetry patients' vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, neurological, and medical-surgical conditions.
• Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, recognizing life-threatening dysrhythmia and initiating timely interventions.
• Assess patients for subtle signs of clinical deterioration and communicate critical findings promptly to providers.
• Care for patients with diagnoses including:Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  Myocardial Infarction (MI)
  Heart Failure
  Atrial Fibrillation and other dysrhythmias
  Hypertensive Crisis
  Sepsis
  Stroke
  Acute Kidney Injury
  Chronic Kidney Disease
  Post-Cardiac Catheterization Recovery
• Administer cardiac medications and other high-risk medications while monitoring therapeutic response.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, case management, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide individualized patient and family education regarding disease management, medications, discharge planning, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation while ensuring compliance with hospital quality and safety standards.

• Coordinate daily unit workflow and staffing assignments based on patient acuity.
• Support bedside nurses with clinical decision-making during complex patient situations.
• Promote effective communication among multidisciplinary team members.
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment while maintaining unit efficiency.

• Mentor and orient newly hired graduate nurses and experienced nurses transitioning to the telemetry unit.
• Teach clinical skills, prioritization, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback to promote professional growth.

• Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
• Overseeing patients who are a danger to themselves or those around them.
• Transporting patients between different hospital areas.
• Feeding patients.

• Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
• Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
• Assisted with daily living activities by helping with hygiene needs, vitals and household chores.
• Maintained frequent supervision of residents who are unable to call for assistance.
• Changed bed linens and ensured resident comfort.
• Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
• Recorded patient's intake and output.
• Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
• Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
• Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
• Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.