Leslie Riesco

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Assist physicians on Cystoscopy, Prostate biopsies, tissue expansion, trigger point injections, etc. foley exchange, TOV, urodynamics,

• Intake, medication reconciliation, assessment, time out, pain reassessment, first dose response when medication administered, discharge patients.
• Collect urinalysis, cytology, pap smear etc.
• Confirm, reschedule, cancel patient appointment.
• Assist physicians on Pap smears, Anoscopy, IUD insertion and removal, ECC,EMB, Hysteroscopy, Leep , Colposcopy procedures.
• Administer vaccines.

Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in assessing, planning and managing patient plan of care

Assist physicians with bedside procedures (A-Line, Tracheotomy, Central Lines, PICC, Intubation, Chest tube etc)

Hemodynamic monitoring set up and care for central venous pressure lines, subclavian lines, central lines, PICC lines, midline, arterial catheters, trialysis catheters

Cares for patient in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, hypothermia, post-op cardiac cauterization

Observe and record patient vital signs

Administer intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and titrate/monitor drips and tPa

Analyze and evaluate results on diagnostic test

Provide education and support to patient and families

Monitor ICP, Ventriculostomy, Craniotomy Patient

• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses and altering treatment plans
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitor restraints as indicated in facility policies.

Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs. Carries out physicians orders. Administer medications, cleans wounds, monitor vital signs,. Serves as the primary coordinator all disciplines for well coordinated patient care. Monitors, records and communicates patient conditions as appropriate, utilizing computerized documentations. Instructs and educates patient and families. Assess and coordinates patient" s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Follows Standard Precaution using personal protective as required.