Joan Tobar

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
• Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
• Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
• Documented work in Cerner and Epic and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
• Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.

• Identified malnourished children in rural community of Dominican Republic.
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
• Performed monthly, or more frequent, visits to children and their families to weigh the children and counsel parents on nutrition and preventive health.
• Provided education on preventive health and care for common illnesses to community volunteers.
• Assisted with community well construction.