Maria Arenas

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• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain
• Demonstrate competency and professionalism responsibility in the Charge Nurse role.

• Monitored patient safety and comfort by moving, positioning and lifting patients to achieve adequate covering and comfort, maintaining polite, courteous, professional demeanor.
• Transported patients throughout medical center using appropriate modes of transportation and patient identification protocols.
• Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
• Maintained a safe environment for our 5150 patients.
• Preformed Ekgs and delivered them to the MD in a timely manner.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.