Maria Cristina Deck

At the Primary-care clinic, under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, providing patient care and treatment to patients of all ages. Administer medication in both oral and injectable form, and provide patient teaching and education about medication or treatment. Assist patient and provider in scheduling specialist appointments or hospital admissions. Give immunization such as influenza, tetanus, and pneumonia vaccine. Worked at Covid-19 vaccine clinic as Site lead to ensure seamless operation and workflow of vaccine administration to improve the patient experience. Perform triage functions in person and on the telephone to assess the patient’s needs for care and receive emergency treatment or transfer to the hospital when necessary. Works closely with physicians or RNs to ensure patient safety and proper care. Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements. Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.

Multifaceted leader who formulate educational tools that promote the proper onboarding, training, education and professional development of new hires and established members of staff. Maintain the infection control binder and necessary documentation and in-servicing of staff related to infection control. Provide direct resident/patient care as needed. Function as a part of the IDT providing clinical input to the team.

Assessment, Admission, Discharge, Careplans. Assist physicians during rounds, report labs results and carry orders. Administer medication and treatments to the patient. Skilled/Medicare charting documentation. Long and short term contracts in long term and acute care facilities along with home care. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Assessed patients individual needs and report directly to RN to develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols. Supervised CNA and performed nuursing procedures as ordered.

Performed routine laboratory tests as directed by supervisor. Prepared and administered(orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly) and records prescribed medications. Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse. Worked directly with physician with bedside procedures documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care. Removed staples and sutures. Carried out bedside nursing care and medical regimen to patients with neurological deficits and stroke. Charge Nurse for all short stay/medicare 32 resident on SNF. Coordinate and deliver care to patients in a skilled nursing, short-stay rehab, hospice, specialty care for post op, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, and those needing ongoing Respiratory Care. Cared for patients with tracheostomies, g-tube/j-tubes.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Awarded Clinical Excellence Award
• Scholarship Recipient
• 3.667 GPA

• Licensed Vocational Nurse Program