Cedric Jumarang Ocasion
Cooperstown,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
A dedicated and holistic registered nurse with specialty experience in emergency and critical care nursing. Developed accuracy in assessment and evaluation of care given during nursing in the emergency room and ICU. Knowledgeable in medication administration especially of emergency medications and prioritization in giving care. A reliable healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams taking high consideration for ethics. Proven ability to build harmonious or positive relationships with patients and their family members and members of the healthcare team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
04.2020 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
ICU Staff Nurse
Lyndon Baines Johnson Medical Center
04.2011 - 01.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
Quezon City, Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Impella / Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- CHF/ CHF exacerbation/ Heart Failure
- COPD
- Cardiomyopathy/Cardiomegaly
- CVA, Ischemic/Hemorrhagic
- Hypertensive Urgeny/Emergency
- Myocardial Infarction
- Respiratory failure
- Sepsis/ Septic shock/ Hypovolemic Shock
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trauma
- Septic Arthritis, complicated
- Postoperative Intensive care - Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Tracheostomy, Burr hole, BKA, AKA,
- Gastric-related operations, etc
- Cancer-related Intensive care
- Bradyarrhytmias/ Tachyarrhytmias
- Kidney Failure/ Hemodialysis
- Complicated Pneumonia/Covid Pneumonia
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Computer literacy
- Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy
- Pain Management
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Chest Tubes
- Work Assignments
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Accomplishments
- Professional Accomplishment , 1/28/2016 Registered Nurse, New York License No. 710970-1 (Active) 2/28/11 Registered Nurse, California USA License No. 793050 (Active) 3/1/2011 Registered Nurse American Samoa License No. RN-1145-C (Inactive) 11/20/06 Registered Nurse, Philippines License No. 0409489 (Active)
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CSALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
04.2020 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse
Lyndon Baines Johnson Medical Center
04.2011 - 01.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
02.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
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