Johanna Saravia

Pre-op ensure patients are ready and prepared for surgery; Responsibilities include starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications and performing pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient's rights and procedures.

In Post procedure care for and monitor patients immediately after their procedures. Monitoring consciousness from anesthesia, and providing updates to the treatment team. Treat pain and nausea, and administer medication as prescribed.

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.