Beverly Marquez

• Shadowed an RPN on their full-time schedule for 4 months
• Independently managed a caseload of 6 patients, providing comprehensive care post-operatively after transfer from PACU
• Assisted in bedside chest tube insertions with the physician, and provided ongoing care for patients with chest tubes
• Administered IV medications via piggyback, as well as PO medications, SUBQ, and IM injections, ensuring proper dosage and patient safety, while documenting all actions accurately in the EPIC system
• Provided tracheostomy care, including cleaning, suctioning, and maintenance of airway patency for patients with trachs
• Communicated effectively with physicians and physical therapists to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal recovery
• Removed staples and performed Stage 4 wound care and packing, following established protocols to prevent infection and promote healing
• Assisted with post-TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) procedures, offering both physical and emotional support to patients
• Witnessed and supported a peripheral nerve block procedure at the bedside for a patient with a hip fracture
• Completed a delirium conference on the unit, focusing on identifying and managing delirium in hospitalized patients

• Conducted focused cardiovascular assessments, including auscultation of heart sounds, monitoring for signs of arrhythmias, and assessing peripheral circulation
• Assisted in monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels, while observing and reporting any changes to the healthcare team
• Administered prescribed medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring proper documentation and patient safety
• Supported patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility assistance, hygiene, and comfort, while providing emotional support during their recovery

• Assisted nurses with patient vitals
• Documented all patient information on MediTech
• Performed all care on patients (PeriCare, Occupied Bed bath, brief change)
• Performed nursing-controlled acts (Inserted foley catheters, wound care, removed sutures, SubQ/IM injections)
• Administered Oral Medication Supervised
• Assisted with regular, G-tube, Nasogastric feeding

• Assist residents with administering PO medication

• Documented all patient information on PointClickCare

• Administered insulin to patients via pen

• Monitor patient vital signs and maintain detailed records of medical history

• Provided health education to patients, families and staff

• Administer basic life support and first aid measures as required

• Collaborate with colleagues and other health care professionals and report relevant

information to determine best care plan for residents/patients

• Conducted audits and evaluations to ensure adherence to standards

• Held care conference meetings with patient/resident family to better help needs of the

provided

• Conducted covid tests on employees and residents of facility

• Front-line contact with staff, essential visitors and readmissions to the building

• Performed audits for hand sanitization and ensuring proper PPE requirements

are met with public health guidelines

• Checked temperature of incoming personnel

• Handled incoming shipments of medical equipment/surplus orders for nursing

department

• Responsible for taking orders and ensuring customer satisfaction

• Managed transactions with customers using cash register

• Handled payments with both cash and terminal