Dedicated nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Vascular care understanding
SBAR communication
IV drug therapy management
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Performing bladder scans
Long-Term Care
Catheters
Maintaining feeding pumps
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Patient education and counseling
Strong medical ethic
Bi-lingual in English and Tagalog
Removing stitches and staples
Administering medicines
Medical assessment
Intake and discharge
Body mechanics knowledge
Documenting vitals
Colostomy care familiarity
Medication and IV administration
IV and venipuncture
Enthusiastic caregiver
Experience
11/2019 to Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry UnitSan Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center – City, STATE,
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
09/2019 to 12/2021
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)Seton Medical Center – City, STATE,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 30-bed long-term care unit.
07/2017 to 09/2019
Registered Nurse (Skilled Nursing Facility)St. Francis Pavilion Nursing And Rehabilitation Center – City, STATE,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Cared for more than 30 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising CNAs and LVNs..
Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2015 to to
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Trinity University Of Asia - Quezon City, Phlippines, GPA:
Certifications
California Board of Registered Nursing- License Number 95131804
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