Nancy Otero

• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
• Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
• Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
• Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
• Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
• Assessed and evaluated assigned patients to facilitate diagnoses and implement focused care.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

• Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
• Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
• Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.

• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
• Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
• Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

• Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
• Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
• Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.

• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Clinical Rotation at Northwest Hospital

• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Delivered quality patient care along side the registered nurse.

Clinical Rotation a Howard County General Hospital

• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Clinical Rotation at University of Maryland Rehabilitation Institute

• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.