Maria Cristina Pascual

• Collaborated with physicians, colleagues and other health care team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

•Provided comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, pain levels and oxygen saturation.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Assessed patient conditions including promptly reporting irregular cardiac rhythms, monitored behaviors and updated physicians with observations and concerns.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Complied with safe Fall prevention protocols to decrease fall incidences.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Managed the care of the pre op or pre procedural patient according to policies and standards of care.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Performed interventions in accordance with current policies, procedures and infection control principles.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare team members to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Stocked clinical workstations and rooms with necessary supplies.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation and charting.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Collected lab specimens, and communicated relevant results to physicians.
• Assumed Charge Nurse responsibilities when directed using strong clinical skills and leadership capabilities in overseeing tasks and operations in the unit.
• Evaluated patients for change in condition and promptly reported any irregular changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• Worked effectively with diverse group of coworkers to deliver patient care.