Richard Jacinto
Riverbank
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments, and offering expertise with medical-surgical specialty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - Current
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in the patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral, and psychosocial support needs.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in the telemetry unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on a 24-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Doctors Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient's immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility's policies, procedures or protocols
- Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient's condition and/or the client facility's policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly
- Develops plan of care that is individualized for the adult or elderly patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
- Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
- Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the adult or elderly patient and his/her family
- Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the adult or elderly patient and his/her family
- Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff
- Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient's and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
- Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
- Maintains current competency in adult medical surgical nursing.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Doctors Behavioral Health Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Plan and provides nursing care for patients
- Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
- Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Arranges further medical attention when necessary
- Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
- Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nurse
San Joaquin General Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Educates patients on surgical procedures
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
- Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
- Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs
- Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Assessed, organized and documented patient data to develop an appropriate plan of care
- Instructed patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and preventative care according to individualized health needs
- Interacted with family, physicians and other disciplines regarding patient care
- Prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practices
- Utilize seclusion/ restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and history of violent or emotional behaviors
- Completes a comprehensive nursing assessment and patient interview according to policy of patient's admission to the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur2016
High School Diploma -
River City High School
West Sacramento, California2012
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Workflow Optimization
- Care Planning
- Pain Control
- Patient Care
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - Current
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Doctors Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Doctors Behavioral Health Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nurse
San Joaquin General Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
High School Diploma -
River City High School
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