Jiselle Gutierrez Cobo

Patient Care:Provided comprehensive care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, joint replacements, and spinal injuries.

-Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Assisted in preparing patients for orthopedic surgeries and provided post-op care, monitoring for signs of complications like infection or DVT.

- Pain Management:Administered pain medications and developed pain management plans for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries.

- Wound Care:Managed surgical wounds, applied dressings, and monitored for infections.

- Mobility and Rehabilitation Support:Assisted patients with early mobilization post-surgery and collaborated with physical therapists to promote recovery.

- Patient Education:Educated patients and families on surgical recovery, physical therapy, and the use of orthopedic devices (e.g., crutches, braces, walkers).

- **Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:** Worked closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to provide patient-centered care.

- Charting and Documentation: Accurately documented patient progress, treatment plans, and medication administration in electronic health records (EHR).

• Registered Nurse (Cardiac Step-Down Unit) | Cardiac Monitoring:Monitored patients' heart rhythms using telemetry and responded to abnormal readings and arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.- Post-Operative Care: Provided care to patients recovering from cardiac surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve replacements, and pacemaker insertions.- Critical Thinking in Acute Care: Managed patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, myocardial infarctions, and unstable angina, and quickly intervened during medical emergencies.- Medication Administration:Administered and titrated cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, diuretics, and anticoagulants, while closely monitoring patient response.- Patient Education:Educated patients and families on lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, and rehabilitation exercises for managing cardiac conditions and preventing re-hospitalization.- Ventilation and Oxygen Therapy:Managed patients requiring oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, and post-extubation care following cardiac surgeries or respiratory distress.- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:Worked closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists to ensure comprehensive cardiac care.
• Provided specialized care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, post-myocardial infarctions, and post-operative cardiac surgery recovery.- Monitored telemetry for up to 5 patients simultaneously, responding to changes in heart rhythms and initiating emergency interventions as necessary.- Administered and titrated cardiac medications, including beta-blockers, anticoagulants, and inotropes, while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.- Educated patients and families on managing cardiac conditions post-discharge, focusing on lifestyle changes, medication compliance, and recognizing early signs of complications.- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and physical therapists, to ensure patient care continuity and improved outcome.