Diandra Palancar

Practicum

Pediatric ER (170 hours)

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital BH1 and BH2 (90 hours)

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
• Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

CHI Mobile Health Clinic (30 hours)

• Prepared patients for examinations and treatments and assisted with meeting day-to-day hygiene needs.
• Supported patient care by performing initial assessments and basic procedures under supervision registered nurses.
• Floated within assigned areas to provide at-request support to healthcare teams, anticipating needs where possible.
• Educated patients on diagnoses and available treatment options, providing and interpreting informational materials.
• Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
• Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Pediatrics Oncology and NICU (90 hours)

• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
• Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers.
• Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications.
• Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
• Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment.
• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
• Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members.
• Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn.

Medical Surgical Unit (200 Hours)

• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
• Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

Labor and Delivery, OR L&D, Mother Baby, Postpartum and Antepartum (90 hours)

• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.