ROBYN CATO

• Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of significant changes to healthcare team.
• Administered medications and treatments based on protocols, enhancing patient care quality.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and data management.

• Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
• Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients.
• Contributed to a reduction in medical complications through close observation of cardiac patterns and vital signs.
• Supported clinical decision-making by accurately interpreting complex EKG data as part of the patient evaluation process.

• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

• Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
• Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
• Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
• Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.

Baptist St. Anthony’s - Maxim | Fresno - Prolink (CA, Rapid) | Atlanta Medical - Fastaff | St. David’s & Osceola Regional - HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | MHS Staffing - Memorial Hospital Miramar

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 4-6 patients daily.

• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management

Evidence Base Residency Project

- First place for the development and implementation of an evidence based project aimed at developing

an accountability system, for the documentation of central and invasive line care.

• Chronic patient care in a long-term care facility, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 10-17 patients per shift
• Oversaw and managed five support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease
• Ensured HIPAA compliance

• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
• Changed sterile dressings
• Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies