Stefani Arriola Torres

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Pediatric Subacute (PSA) - Pediatric patients from 20 weeks old to 20 years old. Medication administration via MIC-KEY g-tube. Trach and ventilator patients.

Adult Neurological Care Unit (NCU)- adult sub-acute.

Trach and Ventilator patients, Total dependent patient, Patient care, medication administration.

Interprofessional collaboration with staff in all departments within the hosptal. Sitter for safety measures and for legal holds of 5150. 

Medication administration, Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson 's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Followed infection control procedures.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Relationship between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.