Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs, ECG readings and other relevant indicators.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient needs.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for acute changes in patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Monitored the effectiveness of treatments and medications administered to patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, IVs, NG tubes, urinary catheters.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely discharge of patients from hospital setting.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders and applicable regulations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.