Marisa Catalano

• Administered intravenous medications and therapies ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
• Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

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• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating with medical staff promptly.
• Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and minimize hospital-acquired infections.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• 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.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.