Highly skilled Registered Nurse with 17 years of nursing experience. Certified in Critical Care with exceptional skills in Intensive care setting, Cardiac cath lab, interventional radiology and Emergency Department.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Reliable employee and a good team player. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Skills
Decision Making
Medical Procedure Preparation
Procedure Assistance
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Compassionate and Caring
Vital Sign Monitoring
Task and Work Prioritization
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Endotracheal Intubations
Shock Symptom Identification
Data Compilation and Analysis
Medication Administration
Patient Advocacy
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU, 10/2021 - Current Common Spirit – Des Moines, IA,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology RN, 01/2019 - Current Community Medical Centers – Fresno, CA,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Precepts newly hired nurses
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, ICU, 11/2013 - 01/2019 Morristown Medical Center – City, STATE,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure,
pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Precepts newly hired nurses
Work as charge nurse in high acuity ICU (22 beds)
Registered Nurse, ED and Observation Unit, 09/2008 - 08/2011 Saint Barnabas Medical Center – City, STATE,
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 03/2004 - CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY - CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES, GPA:
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