Paula Pacheco
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse (EN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, fast-paced environment and experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Enrolled Nurse
Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital
01.2003 - 03.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Entry Program For Internationally Qualified Nurses - Nurse
Australian College of Nursing
Sidney, NSW06.2017
Advanced Diploma - Nurse
SENAC
Brazil06.2002
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection control measures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Emergency Response
drum player
I have a passion for drum playing, particularly in the vibrant and Brazilian traditional style of Samba. The rhythmic and energetic beats melodies not only recharge my batteries but also gives me lots of fun.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Reference
Upon request.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
06.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital
01.2003 - 03.2019
Entry Program For Internationally Qualified Nurses - Nurse
Australian College of Nursing
Advanced Diploma - Nurse
SENAC