SHARON PORRAS MOLINA

• Provided compassionate care for trach-to-vent patients requiring continuous monitoring.
• Administered life-saving interventions such as MTP, hemodynamic monitoring, and assisted in codes requiring intubation and/or compressions.
• Conducted ongoing Q2-hour assessments of post-op patients presenting with acute conditions including respiratory distress, septic shock, trauma, and stroke.
• Provided comprehensive care for patients with A-lines, chest tubes, and epidural blocks, supporting recovery and comfort.
• Provided care to patients with CVD lines such as RIJ, PICC, & Permacaths ensuring infection prevention.
• Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
• Monitored intake and output, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels every two hours, facilitating prompt clinical responses.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.

• Monitored patient vital signs and telemetry data to ensure timely interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care standards within the unit.
• Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Educated patients and families on care plans, medical conditions, and post-discharge instructions.
• Assisted in the orientation and training of new nursing staff on telemetry procedures and protocols.
• Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition.

• Managed care for sedated ventilated patients, performing oral and ET suctioning and administering vasopressors under preceptor supervision.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Honors:

• Magna Cum Laude
• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
• Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Designation

• Highest Distinction
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society