Darlene Cervantes

* Assumed responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care, delegation, and coordination of nursing care utilizing the nursing process.

* Provided patient/family education

* Demonstrated clinical nursing competency

* Participated in discharge planning process

* Participated in the nursing collaborative management structure

* Documented all findings and observations

* Reviewed all information including medical records, patient history, and all other forms of documentation

* Formulated nursing care plans based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures and protocols

* Initiates reassessment of patient as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk

* Communicated collaboratively with patients, families, medical, interdisciplinary and nursing

* Delegate and supervised the assigned work of others including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, clerical staff and students

* Demonstrated the ability to adjust to the complexities of patient correlated to the patient's acuity level

*Effectively communicate and collaborate with the patients, families, caregivers, and/or co-workers percent information concerning treatment, changes in patient care, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and deliver the best possible patient experience

* Participates in committees and projects in the unit, department, facility, and health system

* Seek experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional/clinical competencies and professional practice

* Serve as a liaison between committees, staff, and management

* Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting

* Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities

* Manages and maintains professional relationship with internal and external members of the healthcare organization/ team

* Performs efficiently in emergency situations

* Care for with patients from various cultures and backgrounds, maintain a professional attitude and treat clients with dignity and respect.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.

• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• 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.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

• Managing COVID-19 Outbreaks associated with Early Childhood
• Education, TK-12, and Institute of Higher Education settings from beginning of an outbreak until closure
• Communicating with interdisciplinary team via email or phone throughout the day
• As an outbreak investigator I conducted site visits, following a teleconference via TEAMS with the physician assigned to review outbreak and provide guidance and recommendations, and answer any questions or concerns school team might have
• Document in IRIS and upload new information provided by the school
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
• Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Improved patient recovery rates by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers.

• Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
• Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
• Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
• Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Aligned documentation with HIPAA and medical center protocol
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Administered medication, treatment, and provided post- procedural care
• Managed healthcare information document systems and patient files to meet HIPAA guidelines.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.