Goncalo Carmo Placido

Serve as the National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Site Coordinator, ensuring accurate data submission and utilization for national benchmarking.

Represent Nursing Affairs on the Hospital's Clinical Policies, Procedures, and Forms Committee, contributing to the development and review of critical operational guidelines.

Instruct nursing staff on Quality Indicators, Improvement methodologies, Risk and Incident Prevention, and Accreditation Standards (CBAHI, JCIA, Magnet) to elevate staff competency.

Lead as a Robust Process Improvement Coach, facilitating multidisciplinary teams in Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Risk Management activities.

Co-Chair the Nursing Research Committee and coordinate the Nursing Affairs Falls Prevention Committee, actively advancing evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Facilitated multidisciplinary collaborative teams, driving ongoing Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Risk Management activities across nursing units.

Prepared and presented comprehensive reports on problem resolution, new concerns, and patient care quality, informing strategic decision-making.

Collected and analyzed extensive data from Nursing Incident Reports and medical records to identify and implement opportunities for improving nursing practices and patient care.

Developed and recommended new materials, forms, and tools to evaluate current processes, enhancing efficiency and standardization.

Partnered with stakeholders to achieve measured success in improving nursing-specific clinical quality outcome indicators, providing trend information to support strategic objectives.

Contributed to safe, patient, and family-focused quality care in a pediatric cardiac holding unit, aligning with American Nurses Association Standards.

Supervised nursing care to ensure compliance with established standards, promoting high-quality service delivery.

Supported the successful achievement of Nursing Affairs strategic goals through dedicated unit-level contributions.

Supervised and ensured compliance of nursing care with established standards, contributing to the achievement of Nursing Affairs strategic goals.

Key member of the commissioning team for converting a Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit to an ICU setting as part of the Hospital's COVID-19 Preparedness Program.

Served on the Nursing Affairs Ethics Committee and the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Nursing Affairs Committee, influencing policy and practice.

Contributed to the management committee for the supply, installation, and commissioning of smart pumps, enhancing unit technology and efficiency.

Precepted nurses in the Nursing Affairs Management Development Program, fostering leadership skills among emerging professionals.

Ensured the provision of safe, patient, and family-focused quality care, consistently meeting American Nurses Association Standards.

Supervised daily nursing activities to comply with established standards, maintaining high levels of care quality.

Actively contributed to the successful achievement of the Nursing Affairs strategic goals.

Served as a Member of the Nursing Affairs Ethics Committee, influencing ethical practice and policy.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor, enhancing critical care capabilities within the unit.

Assisted in providing safe, patient, and family-focused quality care, aligning with American Nurses Association Standards.

Supervised nursing care to ensure compliance with established standards and contributed to Nursing Affairs strategic goals.

Served as a Member of the Nursing Affairs Ethics Committee, contributing to ethical decision-making.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor, providing vital training and expertise to colleagues.

Assisted in unit management by leading daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, assignments, and leave management.

Supervised and participated in departmental activities for JCI Accreditation 2017 preparation, ensuring compliance and readiness.

Contributed to the provision of safe, patient, and family-focused quality care in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards.

Supervised nursing care to ensure compliance with established standards and contributed to Nursing Affairs strategic goals.

Provided specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in the immediate post-operative period across various surgical specialties.

Served as an Airway Management team member, ensuring critical airway stability and patient safety post-surgery.

Conducted Pre-Anesthesia Clinic patient triage, assessing vital signs, glycemia, and ECG to optimize pre-operative readiness.

Chaired the Peri-Operative Nursing Divisional Practice Council and represented the unit in the Nursing Affairs Practice Council, influencing policy and practice.

Served as Practice and Quality Representative in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit's Unit Based Council (UBC), driving local quality improvements.

Administered chemotherapy via intravenous, intravesical, intramuscular, and oral routes, ensuring precise delivery of treatment.

Educated patients and families on chemotherapy protocols, prevention, and control of secondary effects, empowering them in their care.

Provided crucial emotional support to individuals with oncological disease and their families, fostering a supportive environment.

Conducted nursing and phone consultations for chronic pain patients, developing individualized care plans.

Administered analgesic therapy via intravenous, subcutaneous, epidural, and transdermal routes, ensuring effective pain control.

Collaborated with medical practitioners on pain control techniques, including epidural blocks, to optimize patient outcomes.

Educated patients and families on self-assessment of pain and pharmacological/non-pharmacological management strategies.

Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with chronic pain.

Provided specialized nursing care to patients with complex cardiac and infectious diseases, managing diverse clinical needs.

Functioned as a team leader, coordinating care delivery and ensuring seamless patient management.

Key member of the preparation team for JCI Accreditation Audits, collaborating with Quality Management to ensure compliance.

Served on the Steering Committee for JCI Accreditation, contributing to strategic planning and implementation.

Acted as a Clinical Specialist for the revision of Policies and Procedures for Healthcare Areas, enhancing operational guidelines.

Functioned as an Anesthesia Nurse across diverse surgical specialties including Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Maxillofacial, and Plastic Surgery.

Served as a Circulating Nurse in the Urology Operation Room, ensuring sterile environments and efficient surgical flow.

Provided comprehensive nursing care in both Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit and Day Surgery Unit settings, managing patient recovery.

Managed admissions and discharges in the Day Surgery Unit, optimizing patient flow and resource utilization.

Provided nursing care to individuals with surgical, traumatic, or chronic wounds, ensuring proper treatment and recovery.

Administered medication via subcutaneous, intravenous, or intramuscular routes, adhering to safety protocols.

Administered vaccines, contributing to public health initiatives.