Michelle Jimenez

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Monitor patient reactions after administering a blood transfusions.
• Monitor and assessing PICC lines, chest tubes, bipap respirator, AV fistula and trachs.
• Assist doctor with procedures such as cardioversions, Echo bubble study, line placements and chest tube.
• Manage patients with poly substance abuse and alcohol withdrawal.
• Manage care to patients with CHF, COPD, HTN, Diabetes, Renal failure requiring dialysis, Pneumonia, Heart attack, defibrillator or pacemaker implant or other cardiac condition, Stroke, chronic or complicated wounds and several isolation illness such as TB, Covid, RSV.
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Responsible for the care of 1-3 critically ill patients in a 27 Stepdown Unit, ranging from young adult to geriatric, including post-operative, alcohol withdraw, drug overdose, sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke and Covid patients requiring neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring.

Experience with care of patients involving Servo, Bipap, ventilators, tracheotomies, IV's, PICC lines, foley catheters, chest tubes, G-tubes, NGT tubes, Heparin drips, and PCA's.

• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.

Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior.

Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care.

• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.

• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Collaborated with cardiologists to diagnose causes of arrhythmias and offered pacemakers, ablation, medications and other interventional treatments.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.
• Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following bypass surgery or heart transplant procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
• Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.