Yvonne Mesa

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

• Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
• Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
• Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.