Joyce Ann Zuniga

Trainings obtained:

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Trained

Cardiovascular (CV) Trained

Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Trained

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering high acuity medical and surgical patients per shift.

Administer blood, plasma and platelet transfusion and IV therapy, manage epidural, PCA pumps, Insulin and Heparin drips as per hospital protocol.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Active team member in primary care nursing. Following patient from admission through discharge.

Educate patients and families in areas of prevention, medication, pain management, use of devices, pre and postoperative procedures and test, management of diseases, wounds, drains and stomas.

Proficiently use a computer based chart entry system for research and documentation.

Provide care in accordance with hospital policy and standards.

Serve as patient advocate to ensure patient's medical and emotional needs are met.

Tested glucose and administered injections base on value and sliding scale.

Interview patients to obtain medical history and physical.

Organized, updated and maintained patient charts.

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.