Katerina Maria Jonusas
Miami,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience and expertise in telehealth care delivery. Skilled in providing high-quality virtual patient support, assessing acute and chronic conditions, and fostering strong therapeutic relationships remotely. Currently completing a Master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to expand specialized knowledge in mental health care. Proven ability to adapt critical care skills to remote settings, with a commitment to delivering patient-centered, holistic care in both medical and mental health contexts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Florida TeleHealth Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
- Provided specialized telehealth care and guidance to patients undergoing treatment with PDE-5 inhibitors, managing patient inquiries, side effects, and treatment adherence.
- Conducted comprehensive virtual assessments and patient interviews to determine suitability for PDE-5i therapy, closely monitoring patient progress and adapting care plans as needed.
- Educated patients and their families on PDE-5 inhibitor therapy, including potential side effects, dosage adjustments, and lifestyle considerations for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and coordinated care for patients receiving PDE-5i treatment.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient interactions, maintain accurate treatment logs, and manage patient data in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of PDE-5 inhibitor pharmacology and best practices in remote patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and quality standards.
- Delivered empathetic, patient-centered care, prioritizing accessibility and responsiveness in virtual communication channels (phone, video, messaging platforms).
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Per Diem - Intensive Care Unit
Brilliant Healthcare Staffing Agency
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Management of patients critically ill with COVID-19
- Assess patient conditions and administer medications
- Monitor critical care equipment such as ventilators, heart monitors, arterial lines, CVP lines, and medication pumps
- Manually pronating of ventilated patients
- Streamlined ICU operations by effectively managing resources and maintaining a high standard of clinical expertise.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration, initiating lifesaving interventions when necessary.
- Participated in regular quality improvement initiatives to continuously enhance the level of care provided in the ICU.
Travel Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit
St. Vincent's Providence
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Management of patients critically ill with COVID-19
- Manually pronating of ventilated patients
- Monitor and manage critical care equipment such as telemetry monitors, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators and IV pumps
- Assessing patient symptoms/conditions and reporting changes in conditions to on-call physicians
- Administrate prescribed medications to patients
Travel Nurse - Cardiac Critical Care Unit
Long Beach Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Management of pre and post heart catheterization patients
- Management of patient's ill with congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiogenic shock
- Assessing patient symptoms/conditions and reporting changes in conditions to on-call physicians
- Monitor and manage critical care equipment such as telemetry monitors, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators and IV pumps
Neurosurgical/Medical Intensive Care Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Emergency care of critical patients in acute neurological emergencies such as stroke and traumatic brain injury
- Management of pre- and post-neurosurgical intervention patients
- Management of critically ill patients
- Monitor critical care equipment such as ventilators, heart monitors, medication pumps, CRRT, arterial lines, ICP and CVP
- Assess patient conditions and administer medications
- Provide compassionate care to critically ill patients and families
- Educate families about patient conditions and provide support as needed
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes in patient condition to on-call physicians
- Part of Rapid Response/Stroke Alert Team
- Charge Nurse
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
12.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Miami Dade Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
04.2016
Associate Degree - Pre-Nursing
Miami Dade College
05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office & Google G-Suite
- EMR - Epic Electronic Medical Record
- Virtual Meeting Software - Zoom and Google Meet
- Patient Monitoring & Vital Signs
- Medication Management
- Reliable & Professional work ethic
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- HIPPA Compliance
- Interpersonal & Communication skills
- Patient Assessments, Diagnostic & Reporting
- Patient Education
- Compassionate & Empathic outlook
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Honor Society of Nursing, demonstrating excellence in academic achievement and commitment to the field
Inducted: 2024
Honors and Affiliations
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Compact Registered Nurse License (RN) - RN #9437745
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (BLS), 12/24
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association (ACLS), 12/24
- CITI Program- Group 1: Biomedical (HPD) Researchers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida TeleHealth Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit
St. Vincent's Providence
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse - Cardiac Critical Care Unit
Long Beach Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Per Diem - Intensive Care Unit
Brilliant Healthcare Staffing Agency
07.2020 - 05.2023
Neurosurgical/Medical Intensive Care Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Miami Dade Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
Associate Degree - Pre-Nursing
Miami Dade College
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Compact Registered Nurse License (RN) - RN #9437745
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (BLS), 12/24
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association (ACLS), 12/24
- CITI Program- Group 1: Biomedical (HPD) Researchers
Master of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
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