Maria Do Carmo Bandeira Marinho DeSano

Departments :

Neuro/Stroke – Surgical Acute – 4U

MedSurg - 4L

Orthopedics - 4R

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
• Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
• Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Departments:

Triage

Labor and Delivery

Pathological Pregnancy

Postpartum

• Providing information, guidance, and hands-on clinical care to pregnant women.
• Teaching childbirth preparation
• Assisting patients with COVID 19
• Monitoring fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions during labor.
• Identifying complications during labor and delivery
• Communicating the mom’s condition and needs to the Physician
• Coaching the mom during labor and delivery
• Performing test on pregnant or postpartum women
• Performing tests on newborns after birth.
• Administering medication
• Taking vitals for the mom and baby
• Providing guidance to new mothers on all aspects of recovery and infant care.
• Caring for the mom after she gives birth
• Providing emotional support

Department : Health Center

Services offered :

Health Education

Triage to patients with COVID 19 symptoms

Tests Covid-19

Vaccines

Pediatric Care (0 to 5 years)

Diabetic Care (Follow-up)

High Blood Pressure care (Follow-up low risk patients)

Woman Health (birth control/pap smear)

Prenatal Care (Low Risk Pregnant Patients)

Tuberculosis and Hansen treatments

Home Visits

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle for improved health
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Administered vaccines via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Performed tests and exams on patients
• Performed care for children in appointments assessing physical exam, development and growing , vaccines according with age
• Performed care for prenatal in appointments assessing physical exam, labs, vital signs, vaccines, medications and addressing problems
• Performed care for Tuberculosis and Hansen patients assessing physical exam, labs, vital signs, weight,vaccines for patients and contacts, medications according with the Brazilian Ministry of Health patterns
• Performed care for DM patients and High Blood Pressures patients in appointments assessing their labs, vital signs, blood sugar,medications and addressing problems
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided care for patients in the health center or patient's homes through scheduled visits.

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Department:

Medicine Coordenation

• Facilitated better communication between students and faculty by serving as a liaison for course-related inquiries and concerns.
• Organized academic events such as guest lectures and workshops, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
• Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
• Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
• Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
• Provided guidance to students on academic policy matters, helping them navigate through complex university procedures.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
• Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities
• Managed classroom materials inventory, ensuring timely procurement of supplies needed for instructional activities
• Member of the Research Ethics Committee - CEP FACID DeVry evaluating students/ community reasearches according with ethics patterns
• Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
• Organized extracurricular activities that aligned with course content to extend learning beyond the classroom setting.

Department : Nursing Department

Subjects: Nursing in Public Health and Nursing Management

• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
• Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
• Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
• Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
• Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
• Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
• Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
• Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
• Advised students on academic planning, career goals, internships, research opportunities, and graduate school applications to foster successful outcomes postgraduation.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
• Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom/internship code of conduct.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Department : Health Center

Services offered :

Health Education

Vaccines

Pediatric Care (0 to 5 years)

Diabetic Care (Follow-up)

High Blood Pressure care (Follow-up low risk patients)

Woman Health (birth control/pap smear)

Prenatal Care (Low Risk Pregnant Patients)

Tuberculosis and Hansen treatments

Home Visits

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle for improved health
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Administered vaccines via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Performed tests and exams on patients
• Performed care for children in appointments assessing physical exam, development and growing , vaccines according with age
• Performed care for prenatal in appointments assessing physical exam, labs, vital signs, vaccines, medications and addressing problems
• Performed care for Tuberculosis and Hansen patients assessing physical exam, labs, vital signs, weight,vaccines for patients and contacts, medications according with the Brazilian Ministry of Health patterns
• Performed care for DM patients and High Blood Pressures patients in appointments assessing their labs, vital signs, blood sugar,medications and addressing problems
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided care for patients in the health center or patient's homes through scheduled visits.

Department : Intensive Care Unit – ICU

• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.