Compassionate Registered Nurse with over ten years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in emergency department and out patient surgery (pre op)environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Of Bakersfield
2615 Chester Ave., Bakersfield 93301, CA
08.2009 - Current
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including out patient surgery procedures
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures, mainly out patient surgeries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Valley College Foundation
Kidapawan City, Philippines
03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City, Philippines
03.1985
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Preventative health
Direct Patient Care
Tagalog fluency
Proper catheter insertion/removal
IV setup
Patient Assessments
Performing EKGs
Emergency Procedures
Professional bedside manner
Cerner use
Foley catheters
Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Of Bakersfield
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Valley College Foundation
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management