Carina Luisa Bangayan
Cortland,New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering quality patient care and help patients chieve their optimal health as much as possible.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse/ Charge Nurse- Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Unity Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
- Managed caseload of 7-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Travel Nurse-Emergency Department Observation Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely updates on critical patient information and facilitating optimal care coordination.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Travel Nurse- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Unity Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting telemetry data, promptly identifying abnormalities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort during their stay in telemetry unit by proactively addressing pain management needs and addressing concerns.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Managed high patient caseload (7-10) with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
RN/ Charge Nurse/ Preceptor- Medical-Surgical Unit
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
RN/ Charge Nurse/ Preceptor- Medical-Surgical Unit
Philippine General Hospital
06.2015 - 04.2022
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered IV chemotherapy infusions to oncology patients and closely monitored their response and watched out for any adverse reactions to prevent life-threatening complications.
- Provided CPR to patients during Code Blue
- Assisted doctors during intubation of patients
- Cared for patients who have tracheostomy tubes or who are intubated. Those patients needing mechanical ventilators, high flow O2, BiPAP or CPAP machines.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Public Health Nurse
Department of Health
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Educated public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
Public Health Assistant
Department of Health
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Enhanced capacity of local healthcare providers by designing and delivering seminars and trainings on emerging public health issues, health programs or best practices in service delivery.
- Discussed certain topics during seminars and trained attendees on how to properly implement program to meet objective and have better outcome.
- Evaluated effectiveness of ongoing public health programs using data analysis techniques, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Conducted disease surveillance activities to identify trends and inform appropriate interventions for improved community health outcomes.
Community Health Nurse
Department of Health
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing spread of communicable diseases.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialized services, ensuring timely access to needed care.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based methods to inform continuous improvement efforts aimed at maximizing community impact.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila, Philippines04.2009
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Training staff and preceptorship
- Interpersonal and communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Flexible
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced environment
- Knowledgeable
- Assertive
- Patient Assessments
- Attention to Detail
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac Care
- Wound Care
- Health education
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse – California, U.S.A., 95370223
- Registered Nurse – New York, U.S.A., 787440
- Registered Nurse – Philippines, 0594007
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale- American Heart Association/ Apex Innovations
Affiliations
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Timeline
Travel Nurse/ Charge Nurse- Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Unity Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse-Emergency Department Observation Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Unity Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
RN/ Charge Nurse/ Preceptor- Medical-Surgical Unit
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
RN/ Charge Nurse/ Preceptor- Medical-Surgical Unit
Philippine General Hospital
06.2015 - 04.2022
Public Health Nurse
Department of Health
02.2015 - 06.2015
Public Health Assistant
Department of Health
09.2014 - 02.2015
Community Health Nurse
Department of Health
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
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