Andrea Fernandez Jimenez

• Provide patient care support across multiple hospital departments as part of the Float Pool team
• Adapt quickly to new unit environments, patient populations, and workflows while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Assist with patient admissions, room preparation, and discharge processes to support efficient unit operations
• Maintain patient safety by responding promptly to call lights, implementing fall precautions, and assisting with mobility support
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for procedures while ensuring a clean and organized care environment
• Communicate patient needs and updates to nurses and healthcare team members to promote continuity of care

• Assisted PICU nurses in providing care for critically ill pediatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and complex medical interventions
• Supported medication administration processes including preparation, verification, and monitoring of patient responses to IV medications under RN supervision
• Assisted with care of patients receiving dialysis therapies including continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) while monitoring fluid balance and intake/output
• Observed advanced procedures including ventilator management, central line care, arterial lines, and critical care medication infusions

• Provided direct bedside care for patients in a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Monitored and documented vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient intake/output
• Assisted nurses with patient mobility, hygiene care, and repositioning to support comfort and safety
• Observed patients closely for clinical changes and reported concerns promptly to the nursing team
• Assisted with safe patient transport to procedures and diagnostic testing
• Precepted and supported orientation of new Patient Care Technicians by demonstrating unit workflows, patient care tasks, and safety protocols

• Assisted with maternal and newborn assessments during postpartum care
• Observed labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing interventions in a clinical setting
• Provided patient education on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
• Monitored maternal vital signs and assessed newborn adaptation to extrauterine life
• Participated in patient handoff and interdisciplinary communication regarding maternal-infant care

• Performed pediatric assessments including vital signs, developmental observations, and pain assessments
• Observed and assisted with pediatric medication administration using weight-based dosing calculations
• Provided patient and family education regarding illness management and treatment plans
• Participated in SBAR communication and clinical handoff during shift changes
• Supported family-centered care by collaborating with parents and caregivers during patient care

• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and documented findings in the electronic health record
• Administered medications under RN supervision while applying the six rights of medication administration
• Developed individualized nursing care plans using assessment data and clinical judgment
• Provided SBAR communication to clinical instructors and nurses regarding patient condition changes
• Participated in bedside handoff and interdisciplinary collaboration to support continuity of care

• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to support patients experiencing mental health disorders
• Conducted mental status assessments and monitored patient mood, behavior, and safety risks
• Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning with nurses and behavioral health staff
• Assisted in facilitating a structured therapeutic environment and patient safety monitoring
• Documented patient observations and participated in clinical discussions regarding patient progress

• Developed foundational nursing skills including patient assessments, hygiene care, and infection control
• Practiced clinical documentation and reporting patient information using SBAR communication
• Assisted with safe patient transfers, mobility support, and fall prevention interventions
• Applied the nursing process to identify patient needs and contribute to care planning
• Collaborated with nursing staff and clinical instructors to provide safe, patient-centered care

• Supported nursing staff in providing care to patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring in the Progressive Care Unit
• Performed EKGs and assisted with diagnostic procedures and specimen collection
• Prepared patients for procedures and ensured equipment and rooms were organized for patient care
• Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation
• Maintained accurate patient documentation within the electronic health record system