Yu-Jung (Sabrina) Shou

• Facilitated the coordination of specialty referrals when necessary for further evaluation or treatment options.
• Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
• .Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration among colleagues while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
• Worked within a collaborative practice model with physicians, nurses, and inter-professional team members to achieve quality clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• Provided comprehensive care to patients undergoing surgical procedures and those with cardiac complications related to oncological treatment.
• Participated in patient assessments, treatment planning, and post-operative care under the supervision of experienced nurse practitioners and physicians.
• Developed skills in managing complex cardiac conditions in oncology patients, contributing to holistic care delivery and improved patient outcomes.

• Contributed to the care of patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments in an outpatient setting, gaining insights into the management of chronic kidney disease and associated cardiovascular complications.
• Assisted in the assessment of dialysis patients' hemodynamic status, fluid balance, and response to treatment, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal patient management.
• Provided education to patients and their families on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and medication management, promoting self-management and adherence to treatment regimens.
• Promoted preventive healthcare measures through patient counseling on lifestyle modifications and risk factor management.
• Managed acute illnesses by prescribing medications or recommending non-pharmacological interventions as appropriate based on individualized patient needs.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust to facilitate open communication about concerns or symptoms.
• Increased adherence to recommended screenings by educating patients on the importance of preventive health services such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and vaccinations.

· Provided patient care in a 14- bed level III CCU serving critical ill patients

· Monitored patient vital signs, lab results, and telemetry and notified CCU intensivists of changes.

· Assisted physicians with emergent situations.

· Ability to interpret electrocardiogram telemetry monitoring, 12 lead ECG, and arrhythmias

· Ability to manage advanced cardiac life support, defibrillation, and medication

· Ability to manage ventilated patients, patients under cooling protocol, intra- aortic balloon pump, arterial lines, and central lines

· Ability to regulate/ titrate all pharmacological drips, including vasoactive, inotropic, pain/ sedative drips

· Demonstrated excellent decision making and problem-solving skills as well as strong leadership and assessment skills

· Completed documentation of patient care in a timely, accurate and thorough manner