Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care,and care coordination in mostly challenging environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients, caregivers/families and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Patient Care
Medical Procedure Preparation
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Procedure Assistance
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Preventive Healthcare
Accurate Documentation
Medication Administration
Patient Examination
Care Coordination
Patient Care Assessment
Monitoring Vital Signs
Nursing Consultation
Compassionate and Caring
Treatment Preparation
Clear Patient Communication
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Needs Assessment
Routine Examinations
Convalescent Care
First Aid
Therapy and Counseling
Delegation and Motivation
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control Program Advisory
Treatment Recommendations
Nursing Performance Assessment
Infection Control Process Coordination
Alternative Treatments
Prescription Drug Recommendations
Treatment Plan Modification
Infection Control Procedures
Test Interpretations
Diagnostic Test Ordering
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Education
Saint Dominic Savio College of NursingNovaliches, Quezon City, Philippines, Expected in 03/2003 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Perpetual Help College of MedicineBinan, Laguna, Philippines, Expected in 03/1998 – –M.D.:Medicine Proper - GPA:
University of Santo TomasEspana, Manila, Philippines, Expected in 03/1984 – –Bachelor of Science:Zoology, Pre-medical Course - GPA:
Pateros Catholic School Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines, Expected in 03/1980 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
BLS-Basic Life Support
Work History
Uc Health - Registered Nurse Arvada, CO, 04/2000 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and met treatment goals.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use and disease management.
Centers For Specialty Care Group - Registered Nurse Supervisor Pemberton, NJ, 01/2000 - 03/2000
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Centers For Specialty Care Group - Registered Nurse Supervisor Pittsburgh, PA, 12/2007 - 12/2009
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
Centers For Specialty Care Group - Registered Nurse Supervisor Salem, NY, 10/2007 - 12/2007
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
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.
Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
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