ANNA SAUDIA AVELLANO
Houston,Texas
Summary
Registered Nurse with several years of experience delivering patient care in clinical settings. Provides comprehensive assessments, coordinates treatment plans, and delegates tasks based on patient needs and staff skill sets. Contributes to multidisciplinary teams to improve care quality and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse | Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Effective operation of life support equipment and advanced medical devices, including CRRT, IABP, Impella, and LVAD, supported critical care delivery.
- Detected vital sign changes to enable rapid interventions during patient deterioration.
- Safe medication and treatment administration contributed to continuity of care.
- Coordinated collaborative patient care planning to enhance teamwork and patient outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to clarify condition, treatment plan, and prognosis.
- Monitored patient health to ensure comprehensive care and updated electronic medical records
- Coordinates care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Charge Nurse | Heart Failure Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Hermann Health System, Texas Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Manages the unit and oversees patient care, staff management and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated charge nurse assignments, staffing, and patient flow to optimize unit operations and patient experiences.
- Led bedside shift report across Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center patient care teams
- Guided and supported staff through challenging situations to enhance team resilience and patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or care plan.
- Communicated with physicians, case managers, and ancillary staff on patient needs
- Reviewed electronic medical records to ensure accuracy of orders and nursing documentation for orders, charts, and nursing documentation
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Charge Nurse | Medical Surgical Unit
Mosaic Life Care Hospital
St. Joseph, Missouri
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Manages the unit and oversees patient care, staff management and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated bedside care teams at Mosaic Life Care Hospital, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Assigned nursing duties based on patient acuity and unit needs, ensuring tailored care for each patient.
- Assigned daily tasks to nursing staff, optimizing workflow and enhancing care delivery.
- Providing guidance and support to staff during challenging situations.
- Monitored patient status and reported significant changes to physicians for timely intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
Staff Nurse | Obstetric Ward
Tawam Hospital (In affiliation with John Hopskins)
Al Ain
04.2013 - 10.2019
- Monitor vital signs of the mother and newborn. Continually assess the mother and newborn for signs and symptoms that could point to complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum depression, or failure to thrive
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships, collaborating with doctors and nursing staff to implement and adhere to care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and intravenous therapies following physician orders.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Prepared patients for procedures and supported recovery in acute care settings.
- Responded to clinical changes and escalated concerns to senior medical staff.
Charge Nurse | Ob-gyne Complex (OR cases)
St. Lukes Medical Center
Quezon City
10.2009 - 04.2013
- Monitored patient condition during surgeries to maintain safety standards.
- Coordinated time-out with surgical team to enhance patient safety prior to procedures
- Ensured surgical asepsis throughout procedures to minimize infection risk
- Monitored and documented all supplies and equipment during procedures for accountability
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Espana Manila, Philippines03-2007
Skills
- CRRT management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Cerner and Epic
- Epic charting
- EMR / EHR
- Effective prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient confidentiality
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CICU Sepsis Chairperson, 2024
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Workshop, 2024
- Falls Champion, 2021-2023
- ACLS/ BLS Certified, 2023
- Preceptor, 2022
- CUSP Science of Safety Nature, 2018
- Shared Governance Chairperson, 2018-2019
- Shared Governance Co- Chair, 2017-2018
- BON- Texas, License # 917107
- BON- Missouri, License # 2020003767
- Abu Dhabi Health Authority, License # GN17048
- PRC- Philippines, License # 0435454
- HAPI member, 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse | Heart Failure Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Hermann Health System, Texas Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse | Medical Surgical Unit
Mosaic Life Care Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2021
Staff Nurse | Obstetric Ward
Tawam Hospital (In affiliation with John Hopskins)
04.2013 - 10.2019
Charge Nurse | Ob-gyne Complex (OR cases)
St. Lukes Medical Center
10.2009 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas