BRICHLEY JAY AQUINO
Katy,TX
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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Oakmont Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Katy
Katy, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to facility policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring for professional development .
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Private Nurse
Private duty Nurses of the Philippines
Ortigas City
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Managed infection control protocols within the home environment including proper hand-washing techniques and safety precautions.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for each patient.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits with patients to assess their health status and ensure they are receiving adequate care.
- Maintained accurate records of assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their loved ones throughout the process.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle modifications, and disease prevention techniques.
- Monitored patient progress by observing symptoms or reactions to treatments or medication.
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, and recorded information in patient charts.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a patient's condition or emergency situations that may arise.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
The Medical City
Ortigas City
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Monitored condition of up to 8-10 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Calamba Medical Center
Laguna, Philippines
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns
- Managed caseload of 11 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Saint Mary's University
08.2018
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Management Care
- G-tube/ Peg Tube feeding
- Indwelling Catheter Care/ Insertion
- IV insertion
- Medication Administration
Certification
- State of Texas Registered Nurse, RN-113662-0
- BLS Training (AHA Accredited), 10/25/23, 10/25/25
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Oakmont Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Katy
12.2023 - Current
Private Nurse
Private duty Nurses of the Philippines
07.2023 - 04.2024
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
The Medical City
02.2020 - 05.2021
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Calamba Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Saint Mary's University
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