Sabrina Lopes

#1 Nurse Practitioner at the Nacip Raydan Health Center, Brazil from February 2011 to March 2012;

#2 Municipal Health Secretary, located at the Municipal Health Secretariat of this Municipality, from April 2012 to April 2016;

#3 Nurse Coordinator for the Family Health Strategy, from May 2016 to May 2021.

During my tenure in the aforementioned positions, perfonned the following clinicai and administrative functions:

Administrative Functions Performed:

Organized and coordinated the work process ofthe nursing team; participated in the identification of risk areas and groups, defining nursing intervention measures;

Participated in identifying the conditions interfering with the health and disease process in the Health Center's.

coverage area and defining, executing, and evaluating oecessary intervention measures to control risks; Conducted educational actions, coordinated technical positions in Epidemiological Surveillance, and managed the nursing team;

Collaborated with the health team in planning, coordinating, and evaluating health actions; with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Technical Functions Performed

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
• Reviewed lab test results.
• Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
• Led health promotion and disease prevention initiatives within the community.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
• Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for patients.
• Triaging patients, preparing them for consultations, exams and treatments, incluiding measuring blood pressure, weigh, temperature, pulse, collecting data and risk classification.
• Conducting cytopathological exams.
• Managed acute and emergency situations by providing timely and effective interventions.
• Performed routine health screenings and physical examinations.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Supervised and mentored nursing staff and students.
• Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient care.
• Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
• Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
• Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
• Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
• Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
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