Jorge Rodriguez Serrano

• Communicated effectively with other departments regarding patient transfers or discharges from the ICU.
• Provided bedside care for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
• Performed daily rounds in the ICU to monitor patient conditions and update records.
• Coordinated post-operative care of high-risk surgical patients in the ICU setting.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Floated within all units, except Pediatric and Psych units.

• Provided emotional support to patients' families during difficult times.
• Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
• Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
• Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
• Float nurse to their Medical Surgical unit and ED

• Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
• Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
• Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
• Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
• Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
• Monitored abnormal electrical activity in patients' brains to track symptoms and treatment progress.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
• Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.

Hired through Millbrook Staffing Agency.

• Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
• Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
• Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.

• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Provided direct care in critical care units, including 2 different Covid units, 28 bed non Covid ICU, and floated to Tele units.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.

• Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
• Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
• Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Participated in non-clinical assignments, including maintaining records, preparing reports and serving on special committees.
• Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
• Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
• Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

• Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
• Provided training and supervision to multiple STAR-RN and STAR-RN+ during their orientation to the ED unit. .
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
• Coordinated care for up to 8 patients per shift in busy ED setting.