BRIAN CANIA
Cerritos,USA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (State Employee)
Salinas Valley State Prison
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses during their unit orientation, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in an easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse (Registry)
Salinas Valley State Prison
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse- Covid-19 Vaccination Support
California City Correctional Facility
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Pre-screening of all patients prior to administering the vaccine and post-monitoring for any untoward adverse effects by physically assessing the patient after.
- Doing regular nursing rounds on covid patients on isolation unit, checking vital signs and assessing them for any new symptoms or worsening symptoms.
- Coordinate with the nursing supervisor and attending physician regarding patient condition and care.
Registered Nurse- Covid-19 Vaccination Support
California City Correctional Facility
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Pre-screening of all patients prior to administering the vaccine and post-monitoring for any untoward adverse effects by physically assessing the patient after.
- Doing regular nursing rounds on covid patients on isolation unit, checking vital signs and assessing them for any new symptoms or worsening symptoms.
- Coordinate with the nursing supervisor and attending physician regarding patient condition and care.
Nurse-Supervisor
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
Nurse-Supervisor
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Homes Inc
05.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Homes Inc
05.2020 - 06.2020
Staff Nurse (Antenatal Intensive Care Unit)
Southern Philippines Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: SPMC HOSPITAL
- SPMC HOSPITAL
Staff Nurse (Antenatal Intensive Care Unit)
Southern Philippines Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: SPMC HOSPITAL
- SPMC HOSPITAL
Staff Nurse (High Dependency Unit and Medical-Surgical Ward)
NMC Specialty Hospital, LLC
05.2010 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse (High Dependency Unit and Medical-Surgical Ward)
NMC Specialty Hospital, LLC
05.2010 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Paulino Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2010
Staff Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Paulino Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2010
ICU Nurse Trainee
Davao Medical Center
11.2008 - 05.2009
ICU Nurse Trainee
Davao Medical Center
11.2008 - 05.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Davao Doctors College
01.1997
Secondary Education - undefined
Notre Dame School
Glan, Sarangani Province01.1993
Primary Education - undefined
Glan Elementary School
Glan, Sarangani Province01.1989
Skills
- Administration of medicines
- Intravenous therapy
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Feeding via nasogastric tube
- Stoma care
- Wound care
- Changing wound dressings
- Aseptic technique
- Removal of sutures
- Drain dressings
- Removal of drain
- Administration of enemas
- Insertion of catheter
- Catheter care
- Care of patient on peritoneal dialysis
- Oxygen therapy
- Suctioning
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
Certification
- NCLEX-USRN California License, RN95220782, 2020-05-01
- Vermont License, 026-0043318, 2008-08-01
- HEALTH AUTHORITY ABU DHABI (HAAD) RN License, GN2780, 2010-01-01
- PHILIPPINE-RN License, 0369229, 2005-02-01
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS), 2020-10-17
- ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS), 2019-06-03
Timeline
Registered Nurse (State Employee)
Salinas Valley State Prison
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Registry)
Salinas Valley State Prison
11.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse- Covid-19 Vaccination Support
California City Correctional Facility
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse- Covid-19 Vaccination Support
California City Correctional Facility
01.2021 - 03.2021
Nurse-Supervisor
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
Nurse-Supervisor
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Homes Inc
05.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Homes Inc
05.2020 - 06.2020
Staff Nurse (Antenatal Intensive Care Unit)
Southern Philippines Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse (Antenatal Intensive Care Unit)
Southern Philippines Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse (High Dependency Unit and Medical-Surgical Ward)
NMC Specialty Hospital, LLC
05.2010 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse (High Dependency Unit and Medical-Surgical Ward)
NMC Specialty Hospital, LLC
05.2010 - 05.2017
ICU Nurse Trainee
Davao Medical Center
11.2008 - 05.2009
ICU Nurse Trainee
Davao Medical Center
11.2008 - 05.2009
Staff Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Paulino Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2010
Staff Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Paulino Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Davao Doctors College
Secondary Education - undefined
Notre Dame School
Primary Education - undefined
Glan Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
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