Nicole Hurtado

• Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
• Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.

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• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development activities.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Participated in initiatives aimed at reducing healthcare disparities among vulnerable populations by adopting targeted outreach efforts and culturally-sensitive clinical practice
• Counsel patients on chemotherapy adverse effects and treatment options
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and data-driven decisionmaking.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• completed 192 hours of clinical work in Gynecology-Oncology services.
• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.

• Completed 192 practicum hours
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
• Traveled by car to visit average of 25 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations in clinic, SNF, and assisted living settings.
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records with the assistance of my preceptor.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.

• Completed 192 practicum hours
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records with the consult of my preceptor.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
• averaged 20 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations. with assistance of my preceptor

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.