Annabel Igsoc
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Highly motivated and outcome-driven professional with over twenty-eight years of experience in patient care in the acute hospital setting. Recommended by Liezel Gonzales-Ilarina. Known for exceptional customer service skills and ability to build strong client relationships, resulting in outstanding results. Seeking a challenging position to utilize expertise in patient care background and treat patients with compassion to provide excellent service, ultimately allowing them to stay at home.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery/Bariatric/Vascular
Lexington Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Staff Nurse, Float Pool
Prisma Health
06.2013 - 10.2022
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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.
Clinical Coordinator RN, Medical Overflow Unit
Lexington Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Staff Nurse, Neuro/Bariatric Surgery
Lexington Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Staff Nurse, Nephrology Unit
Palmetto Health Richland
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed manual dialysis and dialysis using a cycler.
Staff Nurse, Nephrology Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
Staff Nurse, OB-Gyn/Urological Surgery
Carolinas Hospital System
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Charge Nurse, Orthopedic/General Surgery
Marion Country Medical Center
10.2003 - 12.2006
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Staff Nurse, Geriatrics
James Connolly Memorial Hospital
11.2001 - 10.2003
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
Staff Nurse, General Medical/Surgery/OR/L&D/ICU
University of Perpetual Help Medical Center
01.1999 - 06.2001
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
Lianga District Hospital
06.1996 - 01.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Perpetual Help System- Laguna
Binan, Laguna, Philippines04.1996
High School Diploma -
Colegio De San Pedro
San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines03.1992
Elementary Graduate -
Pacita Complex Elementary School
San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines03.1988
Skills
- Meditech
- Cerner
- Epic
- Pyxis
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- HIPAA Education
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Geriatric Nursing
- Feeding Assistance
- Family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Palliative care awareness
- Removing sutures
- Mobility Assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Hospice and palliative care
- Acute care expertise
- Administering immunizations
- Data Collection
- Emotional awareness
- Treatment Planning
- Chest pain management
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2024
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, 2024
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, 2024
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Misamis Oriental, Philippines
- Family Status: Single
- Date of Birth: 11/05/1975
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery/Bariatric/Vascular
Lexington Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN, Medical Overflow Unit
Lexington Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse, Float Pool
Prisma Health
06.2013 - 10.2022
Staff Nurse, Neuro/Bariatric Surgery
Lexington Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse, Nephrology Unit
Palmetto Health Richland
03.2010 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse, Nephrology Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 03.2010
Staff Nurse, OB-Gyn/Urological Surgery
Carolinas Hospital System
12.2006 - 06.2008
Charge Nurse, Orthopedic/General Surgery
Marion Country Medical Center
10.2003 - 12.2006
Staff Nurse, Geriatrics
James Connolly Memorial Hospital
11.2001 - 10.2003
Staff Nurse, General Medical/Surgery/OR/L&D/ICU
University of Perpetual Help Medical Center
01.1999 - 06.2001
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
Lianga District Hospital
06.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Perpetual Help System- Laguna
High School Diploma -
Colegio De San Pedro
Elementary Graduate -
Pacita Complex Elementary School
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