Heather Rodriguez

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• IV placement
• Port access
• Intravenous medication infusions
• IV Antibiotic teach and train patient
• PICC lice care and removal
• Peg tube feeding and care
• Lab blood draws
• Real time monitoring and documentation

Medication administration

Trach care

Vent care

PEG tub feeding and care

Inhaler and Nebulizer treatments

Advocating for the children

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

• Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
• Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
• Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
• Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
• Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
• Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
• Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
• Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.

• Pediatric ICU experience; vented and trached patients, DKA, post-op scoliosis, sepsis. Asthma exacerbation, seizure status epilepticus. End of life and post-mortem care.
• New diabetic treatment and correction education.
• Post-op treatment for surgeries like appendicitis, broken bones, mandible, and maxilla tumor resections.
• Burn care.
• Oncology care, Chemo administration, port access.
• NICU experience with high-risk and observation patients.
• Nursery experience.

• Floated to all adult units except OR. Post-partum care. Medical-surgical patient care( vented, burn, surgical, rehab )
• IV insertion.
• ER experience.
• Medication administration.
• Wound Care. Trach Care, Insulin administration.

• Total care of medical-surgical patients.
• Peritoneal Dialysis.

• Medical-surgical patients- total care
• Ventilated patients- total care
• Manual Blood pressure
• Lab sample collection