Vanessa Tolentino

• Monitors and assesses patients with diverse complex conditions coming out from anesthesia ranging from ENT, orthopedics, general, GYN, urology, neuro/spine and cardio- thoracic surgeries.
• Relief charge in the evening to manage the acuity and support PACU staff members for triaging post operative patients.
• Developed a staffed toy projects for post operative pediatrics to help relieved patients pain.
• Developed a language barrier platform for Spanish speaking post operative patients to help them understand the effects of anesthesia.
• Consistently aim to support staff members for various projects like cultural diversity and STEPPS.
• Mentoring new fresh graduate nurses and new staff members within the organization.
• Upholding ICARE values in all area of care.
• Magnet champion of the unit.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Shared employee helping other units like Endoscopy and Cath lab/ special procedure if need arises.

• PRN PACU staff nurse delivering care for post operative patients ranging from trauma, cardiac, endo, orthopedic, pediatrics,nuero/ spine, general, urology, and GYN.
• Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
• Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.

Managed ventilators, levophed drips and critically ill patients in medical ICU.

• Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
• Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
• Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
• Educated family members on proper home-care techniques for discharged patients.

• Taking care of LVADs patients and making sure they are getting rehab care needed for them to transition from hospital to home.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Providing collaboration of care with the patient, Doctors, therapist social worker, family to have a comprehensive care to the patient.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rehabilitation services for optimal outcomes.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment for mobility and daily living activities.

• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards of care.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

• Maintained inventory of syringes, blood collection vials and labels for blood screenings.
• Participated in planning meetings related to occupational health issues within the organization.
• Coordinated referrals to outside healthcare providers when necessary.

• Monitored safety protocols within clinical environment to ensure quality patient care was delivered effectively.
• Provided patient care services and education to underserved communities.
• Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in order to provide optimal outcomes for patients.