Ralyn David
Wayne,PA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patients and family a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Malvern, PA
01.2006 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Visiting Nurse Group Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
09.2004 - 11.2006
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Luke's Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
04.1993 - 10.2004
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United Doctor's Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines04-1992
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Vitals monitoring
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Ventilator care
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Accurate Documentation
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Administration
Certification
- I am a Certified Rehabilitation nurse at my present job. I also got my phlebotomy and IV certification from the same company. I am working on getting my Wound certification in the near future.
Affiliations
- I have an artistic side. I like to do arts and crafts on my free time.
Accomplishments
I help orient new hirees in my work place and am one of the resource person. I have won a Nursing Excellence awards and also nominated few times for the Daisy award.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
01.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Visiting Nurse Group Inc.
09.2004 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Luke's Medical Center
04.1993 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United Doctor's Medical Center
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