LUCIA MENDEZ

Provide comprehensive care to patients in a Level 1 trauma center with neurological conditions that include stroke, seizures, trauma related injuries, and other neurological disorders. Daily responsibilities include:

• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs in accordance with established protocols.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Educating patients and families on health management, treatment options, and medication adherence.

Provided specialized care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, and post-op surgical procedures. Daily responsibilities included:

• Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
• Monitored vital signs and identified critical changes in condition.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Educated patients about medication compliance, follow up care, and home safety following discharge from the hospital setting.