João Ferreira Dos Santos

• Upon arrival, a pediatric patient is swiftly assessed to determine their level of urgency.
• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
• Immediate Care: Children arriving in the ER receive immediate care for critical situations.
• Thorough Examinations and Diagnostics: Pediatric ER staff are trained to evaluate and diagnose a broad range of conditions in children of all ages.
• Stabilization: Pediatric ERs stabilize patients with urgent conditions, ensuring they are no longer in immediate danger.
• Provision of Information and Support: Provides support and information to their families.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures
• Worked with nurses to assess patients.
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing
• Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary
• Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications
• Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures
• Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals
• Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions
• Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
• Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures
• Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary
• Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs
• Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles
• Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team
• Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients
• Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs
• Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services
• Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing
• Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care
• Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar
• Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments
• Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care
• Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals

• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
• Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
• Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
• Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals
• Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts
• Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care
• Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments
• Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care
• Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files
• Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures
• Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing
• Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services
• Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients
• Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments
• Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications
• Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care
• Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team
• Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles
• Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs
• Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary
• Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
• Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
• Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
• Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
• Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids

An Emergency Room (ER) of Pediatrics Patients typically performs several critical functions, including but not limited to:

• 1. Triage: Upon arrival, a pediatric patient is swiftly assessed to determine their level of urgency. This process, known as triage, helps prioritize treatment based on who needs medical attention most urgently.
• 2. Immediate Care: Children arriving in the ER receive immediate care for critical situations like severe injury, difficulty breathing, severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or any other life-threatening conditions.
• 3. Thorough Examinations and Diagnostics: Pediatric ER staff are trained to evaluate and diagnose a broad range of conditions in children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents.
• 4. Stabilization: Pediatric ERs stabilize patients with urgent conditions, ensuring they are no longer in immediate danger. This includes administering medication, wound care, applying casts, and more.
• 5. Hospital Admissions: If further specialized care or monitoring is needed, the pediatric ER helps facilitate admittance to the appropriate hospital units.
• 6. Provision of Information and Support: Pediatric ER not only caters to the physical health of children but also provides support and information to their families and caretakers during these difficult times.
• These functions must all be executed while noting that children are not just small adults - they have unique physiological differences and needs that require specialized care and equipment.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals
• Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts
• Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments
• Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care
• Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care
• Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files
• Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures
• Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing
• Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services
• Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients
• Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments
• Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications
• Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care
• Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team
• Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles
• Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs
• Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary
• Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
• Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records
• Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
• Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
• Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems

• Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
• Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
• Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
• Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
• Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.