Jose Gontijo

Danbury Hospital

01.2013 - Current

Managed critical and unstable patients needing many different drips like ativan, phenylephrine, nicardipine, insulin, amiodarone, dobutamine, morphine, etc.}
Managed surgical patients with open heart with external pace makers, TAVR, EVAR, AAA repair, etc..
Managed patients on BIPAP and patients with tracheostomies along with respiratory therapist for best outcomes and comfort.
Collaborated with physicians/residents/specialties to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collaborated with PT/OT, ST, RT and case managers to identify better outcomes for individual patients
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.