Professionally trained nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 23+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Years of basic screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as a member of a primary health care team. Dedicated RN with 23 years experience with medical and emergency sub acute cases. Responsible team nurse leader with excellent communication skills demonstrated by years of experience in healthcare. Enthusiastic RN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
RN
Lucena Medical Center (Philippines)
Lucena City, Philippines
06.1991 - 09.1993
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Clinical Nurse
Lier Siegler Arabia
Riyadh, KSA
09.1993 - 11.1998
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Answer telephone calls 24 hours a day (includes on call duty hours).
Transport patient to the hospital of choice via ambulance.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Communicates with the ER docs while in the ambulance en route to the hospital.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Nurse Paramedic
Duba Police
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.1998 - 11.2006
Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
CNA
Norton Health Care
Louisville, KY
09.2006 - 12.2007
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Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Nurse Clinical
HoneyHill Skilled Nursing Facility
Norwalk, CT
01.2008 - 09.2011
Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being and personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Provided pre- and post-operative care.
Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 40-bed unit.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Clinical Nurse, Emergency
Yukon Kuskokwim Corporation
Bethel, alaska
09.2011 - 12.2012
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Work as part of a team with physician, other nurses and health care professionals.
Monitor condition, plan long term care needs, administer medicine and use medical equipment.
Advise patient and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay.
RN ER
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
Tuba City, AZ
12.2012 - Current
Triages and treats patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Obtains blood and urine sampls and deliveres specimens to lab.
Experience with various medical conditions including Diabetes, MI, abdominal and neurologic emergencies.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Advise patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay.
Assessed need for ordered labs and notifies appropriate provider of the tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical Center Lucena
1991
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Diabetes and nutrition educator
High level of autonomy
Fluent in English
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Chest pain management expert
Professional bedside manner
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Thorough physical assessments
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Medical laboratory procedures professional
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
ENPC
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Registered Nurse in Kentucky License number 1115289, 2008
Registered Nurse in Connecticut, License number 087581, Present
Registered Nurse in Alaska License number 31752, 2012
Registered Nurse in New York, License number 658059-1, 6/30/2015
Timeline
RN ER
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
12.2012 - Current
Clinical Nurse, Emergency
Yukon Kuskokwim Corporation
09.2011 - 12.2012
Nurse Clinical
HoneyHill Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2008 - 09.2011
CNA
Norton Health Care
09.2006 - 12.2007
Nurse Paramedic
Duba Police
12.1998 - 11.2006
Clinical Nurse
Lier Siegler Arabia
09.1993 - 11.1998
RN
Lucena Medical Center (Philippines)
06.1991 - 09.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical Center Lucena
Professional References
Romein Peterman RN Cell # 805 345 6374
Charity De Francia RN Cell # 415 583 9272
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