ANA MARIE BLANCA

• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
• Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize care interventions effectively.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering better understanding of conditions.
• Documented patient progress in electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.

• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care processes within the unit.
• Responded to medical emergencies promptly, applying critical thinking skills to stabilize patients in distress.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
• Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
• Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
• Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

•Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of
patients.
•Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physic

•Implemented IV administration, catheter insertion,
and airway management.
•Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep
records current and support accurate treatments.
•Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing
standard of care and best practices.
•Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex
care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and
rehabilitation.
•Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving
nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
•Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis
intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients
regain or improve coping abilities
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and
conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
•Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to
unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
•Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and
sustained recovery.
•Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical
activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and
effectively modify treatment plans.

•Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections
and monitored responses.
•Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff
to organize successful patient care.
•Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical
care.
•Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious
head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
•Educated patients and answered questions about health condition,
prognosis, and treatment.
•Administered different therapies and medications in line with
physician orders and treatment plan.
•Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated
laboratory results for strategic care planning.
•Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to
maximise positive outcomes.
•Educated family members and caregivers on patient care
instructions.
•Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards,
operational procedures, and safety protocols.
•Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced
life-saving techniques.
•Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep
records current and support accurate treatments.
•Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other
areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of
injuries and illnesses.
•Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to
critically-ill patients.
•Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while
overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and
appropriate department admission.
•Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs
administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

•Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe
and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.

•Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement
to maintain stable patient conditions.
•Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific
treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
•Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and
non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
•Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and
surgical patients.
•Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing
bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
•Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to
evaluate patient care.
•Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to
reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
•Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and
documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and
intake.
•Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address
immediate concerns.
•Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient
examinations and treatments.
•Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures,
therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
•Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to
reduce complications and readmissions.
•Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient

•Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and
geriatric ICU patients.

•Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

•Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians'
instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
•Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed
medications and treatments.
•Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in
electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
•Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and
families to promote informed medical care choices.
•Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients'
and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
•Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following
manufactures' guidelines.
•Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate
care.