CARLA MAE MERLUZA
Leander,TX
Summary
Experienced registered nurse (RN) with 16 years of expertise in the healthcare industry, possessing well-honed analytical skills and a strong background in regulatory compliance auditing. Highly regarded among peers and supervisors for dedication to delivering high-quality care. Skilled auditor collaborates with colleagues at all levels, management teams, and external authorities to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, PRN
St. David's Surgical Hospital-Ambulatory Surgery
04.2024 - Current
- Promote a safe healing environment by maintaining recovery rooms in accordance with cleanliness standards and infection control protocols.
- Relieve patient anxiety during the postoperative period using effective communication skills and reassurance techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Conduct thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Facilitate smooth discharges by preparing patients for their transition home or to another unit, including education on self-care and follow-up appointments.
- Help maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations through strict adherence to guidelines related to documentation, medication administration, and patient privacy.
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
HCA Healthcare: St. David's North Austin
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Streamlined reporting processes for increased accuracy and timely submission of required documentation.
- Conducted thorough audits to identify areas of improvement, resulting in reduced risk exposure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to regulatory requirements across all departments.
- Served as liaison between departmental leadership and frontline staff during regulatory inspections, facilitating efficient communication throughout process.
- Managed record keeping systems that ensured easy access to essential documents during audits or investigations.
- Analyzed trends in internal audit findings to proactively address recurring issues before they led to larger problems or penalties.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by regularly seeking feedback from employees and implementing adjustments to policies or procedures as needed.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare - Austin Endoscopy Center
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Registered Nurse at ambulatory endoscopy center providing care for adult outpatients
- Managed patient care based on assigned role, i.e. pre-procedure , procedure circulator, or post-procedure recovery nurse
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Registered Nurse
St. David's Healthcare, North Austin Medical Center Endoscopy
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Registered Nurse at major acute care facility at Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy unit providing adult and pediatric care for inpatients and outpatients
Clinical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Herbert Irving Pavilion Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy Suite
03.2011 - 06.2017
- Provided care for inpatients and outpatients with Recovery Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Assisted endoscopist with procedure, monitor patient, and ensure appropriate documentation of procedure using Provation and Meditech computerized charting systems
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
- Served as clinical resource to staff, patients and families
Staff Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital, McKeen Pavilion
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Performed as a Clinical Nurse I status on a private Medical-Surgical unit with Telemetry and 10 post Cardiac Catheterization beds
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives
- Provided exceptional care and support to high-acute patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Education
Master of Science - Nurse, Patient Safety and Quality
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Medicine And Dentistry
Newark, NJ05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Resilience under pressure
- Emotional Intelligence
- Meticulous
- Self-driven
- Flexible
- Problem-solver
- Critical thinker
- Effective communicator
- Multi-tasker
- Compliance Monitoring
- Project Management
Accomplishments
Daisy Award winner, 2022, 2023
Certification
- Compact State License - Registered Nurse, Texas
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Registered Nurse, PRN
St. David's Surgical Hospital-Ambulatory Surgery
04.2024 - Current
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
HCA Healthcare: St. David's North Austin
10.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare - Austin Endoscopy Center
03.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
St. David's Healthcare, North Austin Medical Center Endoscopy
05.2017 - 03.2020
Clinical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Herbert Irving Pavilion Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy Suite
03.2011 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital, McKeen Pavilion
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Compact State License - Registered Nurse, Texas
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Master of Science - Nurse, Patient Safety and Quality
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Medicine And Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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