Hazel Horcasitas

• Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
• Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
• Identified potential risk factors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
• Analyzed laboratory results and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly.
• Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
• Responded quickly and effectively during medical emergencies and provided life saving measures as necessary.
• Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
• Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
• Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.

Precepted new hires and staff in the unit (4 North).