KARYLE SAAVEDRA

• Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
• Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
• Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
• Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
• Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.

Charting System: Meditech

• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.

Charting System: CERNER

• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Specializes in delivering care to patients in intensive care units of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Evaluating the patient’s conditions, administering treatment, and providing constant support during recovery.

36 WORKING HOURS/ WEEK

Charting System: PICIS, BCMA, CPRS

• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices. Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Includes patient, family and health care team in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan, seeking assistance as needed.

80 WORKING HOURS/2 WEEKS

Charting System: PICIS, BCMA, CPRS

• Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
• Implements physician orders and nursing orders in a timely and accurate manner for patients with complex nursing care needs. .
• Assess/documents the patient's response to nursing intervention, anticipates potential changes in patient condition and response to treatment, initiating appropriate action and revising the care plan accordingly.

Level IV Trauma

293 Beds Capacity, 32 ICU Beds

36 WORKING HOURS/WEEK

Charting System: EPIC

• Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes, prepared and implemented patient care plans. Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs, participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities and implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development.

TRAUMA CENTER , Teaching Facility

402 Bed Capacity , 16 ICU Beds

40 WORKING HOURS/WEEK

• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Assisted doctors in the delivery of medical procedures and provided basic life support in case of emergencies. Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with various diseases.
• Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.

TRAUMA Center, Teaching Hospital

134 Bed Capacity, 8 ICU Beds

40 WORKING HOURS/WEEK

• Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
• Updates assessments on a continuum by recognizing changes in patient's needs and reestablishing priorities for care.
• Demonstrates competency/proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for patients with complex nursing care needs.

40 WORKING HOURS/WEEK

• Ran hospital prevention and health promotion programs to increase awareness of health-related issues.
• Gathered, organized and disseminated information from various sources that included health plans, hospitals, providers and government entities to appropriate individuals.
• Attended functions within community and spoke with members of public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
• Educated public regarding community health resources in correctional facilities, community centers and churches. Hospital prevention and health promotion programs to increase awareness of health-related issues. Provided patients with post-discharge follow-up and recommended available counseling programs as needed.

TRAUMA Hospital

130 Bed Capacity

40 WORKING HOURS/WEEK

• Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options. Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
• Assist patients on discharge preparation needs by using appropriate resource personnel and approved educational materials.