Hardworking Registered Nurse with long years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Skills
High quality care provider
Infection Control Measures
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Acute Care Expertise
Work History
Registered Nurse, 01/2019 to Current State Of Oklahoma – Durant, OK,
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Travel Nurse /Registered Nurse, 12/2016 to 09/2018 Ethica Health – Pulaski, GA,
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Charge Nurse, 10/2010 to 11/2016 Methodist Health System – Mansfield, TX,
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Assigned patient care to nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Staff Nurse, 04/1999 to 10/2010 Prince Sultan Military Medical City – City, STATE,
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 03/1997 University Of Northern Philippines - Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, GPA:
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