Mary Ann Bascara-Ignacio
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse from Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, adept in ECG interpretation and providing compassionate care. Excelled in collaborative teamwork, significantly improving patient outcomes in CVICU and medical-surgical units. Mentored new nurses, enhancing team proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and patient safety commitment, ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Prep and Recovery
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in post-op patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with hospital policies and individual patient needs.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
09.2008 - 01.2025
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and arterial catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and monitoring in the CVICU setting.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Mentored new nurse graduates, fostering professional growth and development through guidance and support.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by participating in unit-based committees focused on enhancing patient safety and nursing practice standards.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Encino-Tarzana Medical Center
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL08.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills12.2004
Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical care nursing
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive medication administration
- Sedation management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator management
- Physical assessments
- Patient safety
- Blood transfusion
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Organizational skills
Certification
CCRN
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Prep and Recovery
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
09.2008 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Encino-Tarzana Medical Center
06.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles Pierce College
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