Ana Lia Gramajo
Boston,MA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about epic charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Brigham And Women's Hospital
09.1979 - Current
- Triaged urgent calls and walk-in setting priorities when organizing care based upon acuity of patient's need.
- Proficient in using a variety of modalities to engage with patients including nurse visits, telephone and electronic communication such as Gateway /telehealth
- Worked closely in team based very busy Primary Care Clinic to promote patient and family self management utilizing appropriate resources.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, and families on diagnosis and treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MA1976
Skills
- Triage
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Excellent customer service experience
- Dedicated and compassionate
Languages
Spanish/English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Brigham And Women's Hospital
09.1979 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
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