Louise Antoniette Sanchez

• Demonstrates the ability to proficiently and competently perform all unit/specialty - specific duties, roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates competency and advanced skills to provide high-level care to patients within their area of assignment.
• Demonstrates clinical judgment and utilizes critical thinking effectively and efficiently, based on standard nursing practice.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

• Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
• Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Performed diagnostic tests and assisted with medical procedures.
• Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
• Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Maintain at all times the highest standard of nursing care for patients in accordance with procedure.
• Participate actively in direct patient care, which includes: admission, transfer, and discharge planning; administering medications as ordered to patients; and record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff and ensure that junior staff is familiar with the handling of equipments in the unit/ward.
• Participate actively in the clinical education of nursing staff.
• Make rounds with medical staff and head nurse and report on nursing care and treatment.
• Ensure confidentiality of information regarding patients.
• Carry out any other project or task that may assign.
• Participate in the in-service educational Program in and out the
  hospital.
• Submit a written report of any incidence occurring to any patient, visitor or staff member.
• Promote good working relationship with the unit and other departments.
• Commit to quality approach for patient care according to Nursing mission, vision, and values.
• Implement standards according to updated policies and procedures, plans and programs of nursing department.
• Promote self-development.
• Provide and participate in implementation of Patient and Family Education and Rights in the hospital.

Assigned in rotations at the general ward which includes the following areas: medical/surgical ward, pediatric ward, and obstetric ward; emergency room; labor and delivery room; and out-patient department, with the following duties and responsibilities:

▪ performs direct nursing care procedures, which include bedside nursing, hygiene, pre- and post-operative nursing care, and admission and discharge duties;

▪ observes, records and reports patients’ symptoms, conditions, and progress of treatment and therapy;

▪ prepares patients for, and assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both normal and specialized treatment cases;

▪ administers medications and note reaction;

▪ sets up treatment trays and prepares instruments and treatment;

▪ maintains records reflecting patient condition, medication and treatment;

▪ assist in the education and rehabilitation of patients and their families related to physical and mental health;

▪ coordinates with other sections in the hospital regarding patient care; and

▪ perform other related functions as maybe assigned.