Vilma Nevarez

Assumes all technical and administrative responsibility for organizing, directing, and evaluating the patient care delivery system during non-administrative hours. Serves as a Point of Contact and Coordinator for nursing staff in all areas of Patient Care Services during off tours and holidays.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to monitor, facilitate, provide, and ensure high-quality patient-focused healthcare in emergency situations. Implemented patient safety practices using evidence-based research while utilizing critical clinical judgment in the emergency room setting.

Prepared, monitored, and recovered patients prior to and following invasive Cardiac Cath/EP Lab procedures, including continuous ECG and hemodynamic monitoring. Performed removal of intra-arterial and intra-venous sheaths, with monitoring of vital signs and attainment of hemostasis.

Recorded patient's symptoms and documented medical history, triaging patient's condition and prioritizing based on medical needs. Administered medications and placed IVs, collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.

Accountable as the primary nurse for a defined group of patients for an assigned tour of duty, demonstrating technical and operational knowledge in the clinical setting. Collaborated with physicians and ancillary services, providing patient teaching as appropriate.

Performed ongoing cardiac monitoring for patients with critically acute and chronic health conditions, demonstrating cardiac rhythm recognition and detecting arrhythmias. Performed emergent care in acute and critical situations, actively participating in the facility Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT).

Performed ongoing cardiac monitoring for patients with critically acute and chronic health conditions, demonstrating cardiac rhythm recognition and detecting arrhythmias. Performed emergent care in acute and critical situations, actively participating in the facility Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT).

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Obtained a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Leadership in the Health Care System, demonstrating a commitment to higher learning and the ability to collaborate, support, and provide leadership in healthcare. Graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree of Nursing Science.