BRYAN K. VARGAS
Registered Nurse
Columbus,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with more than10 years of bedside nursing experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with background in preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Medical-Surgical or Psychiatric position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary care plans for home health/hospice patients from admission to discharge
- Acts as the liaison between patient/family and homecare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively
- Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
- Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Assumes accountability and responsibility for own practice and does not carry out task beyond level of competence
- Utilizes evidence based practice in the provision of care
- Coordinates individualized care from point of first contact throughout the episode of care
- Identifies significant changes in patient condition, initiates appropriate action and reports to immediate supervisor
- Prioritizes patient care based on ongoing assessment of patient needs
- Participates in the referral process
- Demonstrates service excellence and acts as patient advocate
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
- Administers medications according to organization policies and procedures
- Accountable and responsible to practice HAAD Narcotic policies and procedures
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost effective framework.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Covid Nurse/Staff Nurse
Aspen Medical,
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided bedside care to Covid patients to different government hospitals in UAE including critical cases in ICU
- Conducted screening procedures (PCR)
- Has been an active part of the success of Sinopharm trial vaccines
- Implemented mass vaccination to different areas and hospitals in the UAE
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Staff Nurse
Tawam Hospital John Hopkins
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Staff Nurse
NMC Specialty Hospital
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
- Provides direction, motivation and leadership to the nurses
- Maintains sterility of area
- Checks availability of emergency medications and supplies for the shift
- Checks cardiac monitors and oxygen supply
- Receives patient bed to bed and does quick assessment of patient
- Regulates IVF, checks patency of IFC and NGT, assesses wound for abnormalities
- Monitors patient closely and accurately reports to the Resident in Charge and the incoming nurse:
- Records and monitors vital signs including GCS, oxygen saturation and CVP line
- Monitors Input and output
- Records abnormal discharges and bleeding
- Measures NGT output and Jackson pratt outputs
- Suctions patient orally or thru ET as needed
- Attends to Resuscitation, does ambu bagging, CPR and assists AP upon insertion of laryngoscope and ET tube
- Emphasizes proper hand washing, handling of wounds and disposal of wastes to the whole health care team and watchers
- Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Baguio General Hospital and, Staff Nurse (Medical Surgical)
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Pines City Colleges
Baguio City, Philippines 06.2001 - 04.2005
Secondary -
Atok National High School
Benguet, Philippines 06.1997 - 03.2001
Primary -
Filomena Palasi Cating
Benguet, Philippines 06.1991 - 03.1996
Skills
Physical assessments
Critical care
Patient evaluation
Infection control measures
IV setup
Direct Patient Care
Family Education
Patient Assessments
Foley catheters
Collecting vitals
EMR / EHR
Diabetes and nutrition education
Medication Administration
Acute care expertise
Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
Member - Philippine Nurse’s Association
Member - Philippine National Red Cross
Member - National League of Philippine Government Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Francis Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Covid Nurse/Staff Nurse
Aspen Medical,
04.2020 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse
Tawam Hospital John Hopkins
03.2017 - 04.2019
Staff Nurse
NMC Specialty Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Pines City Colleges
06.2001 - 04.2005
Secondary -
Atok National High School
06.1997 - 03.2001
Primary -
Filomena Palasi Cating
06.1991 - 03.1996