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APRIL COLEEN PUNZALAN

Ewa Beach,HI

Summary

Dedicated to fostering compassionate and supportive environment, bringing strong collaboration and patient care skills to every interaction. Adept at building rapport with patients and healthcare teams, always aiming to provide exceptional care and comfort. Skilled in effectively communicating and persuading to ensure patient compliance and understanding of treatment plans. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new challenges, enhancing overall healthcare experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The Care Center of Honolulu
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
  • Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

United States Renal Care
04.2018 - Current
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Collaborated closely with nursing staff for timely response to patient emergencies or unexpected complications during treatment sessions.
  • Assisted patients during treatment, monitoring vital signs and ensuring their safety throughout the process.

Sterile Processing Technician

Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - 01.2025
  • Ensured adherence to industry regulations such as OSHA requirements when handling hazardous materials or waste products
  • Monitored sterilization methods used by staff members on a regular basis
  • Maintained detailed records of patient care materials received, stored, issued, and returned
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional customer service

Nurse Aide-Step Down Telemetry Unit

Kaiser Permanente
12.2012 - 12.2022
  • Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN, implements care plan under direction of licensed staff
  • Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers
  • Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment such as BP machine, Temporal Thermometer, Pulse Oximeter, Heart Monitor, and EKG Machine
  • Records data and nursing care activities
  • Same Day Surgery (Pre-op, PACU, Recovery Room)
  • Followed facility policies and procedures while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times

Certified Dialysis Technician

Kaiser Permanente
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and ensuring proper use of protective gear when necessary
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to dialysis machines
  • Clean, disinfect, and rinse dialysis machines according to protocol
  • Obtain pre and post treatment weights of patients per protocols
  • Safely initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments and properly document per center protocol

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of the Cordilleras
03.2009

Associate in Science - Health Education

Saint Louis University
05.2007

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Cardiac Health care
  • Pre-op Preparation for Pacemaker
  • Pre-op Preparation for Angiogram
  • Pre-op Preparation for CABG
  • EKG set up
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Hawaii Board of Nursing, RN122783
  • BLS CPR, American Heart Association, #255415359800

Timeline

Registered Nurse

The Care Center of Honolulu
01.2025 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - 01.2025

Certified Dialysis Technician

Kaiser Permanente
12.2020 - 08.2021

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

United States Renal Care
04.2018 - Current

Nurse Aide-Step Down Telemetry Unit

Kaiser Permanente
12.2012 - 12.2022

Associate in Science - Health Education

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of the Cordilleras

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