April Jaruda

Registered Nurse

Daly City,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UCSF Medical Center

San Francisco , CA

2007.12 - Current

Supervising and coordinating the activities of the nursing staff as a charge nurse in Surgical ICU.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action in high acuity patient setting.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Delivered age-appropriate medical and surgical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse, ICU and ED

California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital

San Francisco , CA

2004.01 - 2013.06

Managed care from admission to discharge.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action in a mixed medical-surgical ICU.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, nurse assistants, technicians, and unit clerks.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Visayas State University

Philippines

1992.06 - 1996.05

Skills

Advanced Life Support

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Affiliations

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN)
Lions Club

Additional Information

Certifications:

Critical Care Registered Nurse - Certified (CCRN) by American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) by American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Certification

BLS - Basic Life Support

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