Jerald Puigdomenech

Functions as a direct patient care provider in a high volume critical care Interventional Radiology department that treats approximately 6,800 patients per year

• Competently provides critical nursing care to include administration of moderate sedation, monitoring for complications, procedure documentation and preparation for invasive Interventional Radiology procedures
• Provides and maintains the utmost customer service encompassing safety, dignity, respect, trust, responsibility and excellence for all patients, visitors and staff
• Provides ongoing patient and family education regarding the Interventional Radiology process, procedures and expectations

• 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
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care