ROCIO SANCHEZ

Provided comprehensive nursing care before, during, and after various cardiology procedures, including catheterizations, electrophysiology procedures, cardioversions, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), and loop recorder implantations and explantations.

• Assisted in sterile procedures and device implantation/explantation.
• Monitored patients with arterial lines and managed arterial sheath removal and post-sheath care.
• Supported patient recovery from sedation and ensured continuous post-procedural care.

Monitored and provided post-operative care for patients undergoing open heart transplants, LVAD placements, and CABG surgeries in a fast-paced PCU with a 5:1 patient ratio.

• Managed complex patient needs in a critical care setting, ensuring optimal recovery and outcomes.

• Managed patient care in a PCU environment, focusing on the recovery of open heart surgery patients (starting on post-op day 1), heart failure management, post-TAVR care, and patients with complex comorbidities.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment in a fast paced Med-surg Tele floor.

• Applied nursing expertise toward the care of patients undergoing orthopedic procedures and neurological disorders.

• Patient care in home care setting, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication administration, dressing changes, N/G feedings, peg tube feedings, tracheostomy care, to assistance in activities of daily living.