Diego Santos Almeida Duarte

• Coordinated patient schedules and managed appointment systems efficiently.
• Supported administrative tasks including filing and maintaining medical records.
• Managing staffing assignments for oncoming and off going shifts.
• Coordinates patient flow by working directly with the Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge planners to achieve expected outcomes.
• Serves as a coach and mentor for the nursing team.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective discharge plans for patients following surgery, ensuring continuity of care beyond the hospital setting.
• Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming surgeries to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
• Increased positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery by promptly identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

* 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

* Removal of introducer in the femoral artery

* Team leadership

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective discharge plans for patients following surgery, ensuring continuity of care beyond the hospital setting.
• Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming surgeries to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
• Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.