Angelie Seduco Cosio
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Critical Care and Acute Care Nurse with a proven track record at Memorial Hermann Hospital, showcasing expertise in patient monitoring and a compassionate approach to care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and empathy, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Neuroscience Intermediate Monitoring RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Binan Doctors' Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
- Proactively addressed potential issues through regular rounds with physicians which led to early identification of deteriorating conditions.
- Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices and promoting high standards of patient care within the ICU team.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
ICU Nurse
Binan Doctors' Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time and preventing complications in post-surgical patients.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.2004
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Taking vitals
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
Certified Neuroscience RN
Stroke Certified RN
Epilepsy Certified RN
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Neuroscience Intermediate Monitoring RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Binan Doctors' Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2015
ICU Nurse
Binan Doctors' Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
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