Assess, monitor and care for patients under 24 hour outpatient observation. These include; but not limited to, patients in need of diagnostic testing, patient's with abdominal pain suggesting an acute abdominal process, but not readily defined, blood transfusions, chest pain or similar symptoms suggestive but not diagnostic of an acute Myocardial Infarction, allergic reaction, physical therapy evaluation and also placement to extended care facilities
Work very closely with doctors, mid-level providers and health care staff as necessary to determine a course of treatment for patients
Oriented and floated to the emergency department as needed
Experience as preceptor for newly hired Registered Nurses, nurse assistants and nurse technicians
Experience as charge nurse
Registered Nurse
Woodward Hills Nursing Center
02.2013 - 03.2014
Ensured patient care in a long term, and rehabilitation facility. Worked midnight shift, worked closely with 1-2 certified nurse assistants per shift and effectively managed care of 23-25 residents in a unit
Experience in caring for patients under palliative care
Provide documentation to ensure completion, accuracy and compliance with facility policy and state and federal guidelines
Act as a facilitator and coordinate with residents, staff, families, ancillary services and other health care agencies
Experience as preceptor for newly hired Registered Nurses and nurse assistants
Charge Nurse
Medilodge of Rochester Hills
05.2012 - 02.2013
Supervise and evaluate staffing for a three unitrehabilitation and long term care facility per shift
Responsible for providing care of long term residents in a 24-54 bedcapacity unit, working closely with 2-5 Certified Nurse Assistants
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Provide documentation to ensure completion,accuracy and compliance with facility policy and state and federal guidelines
Experience as preceptor for newly hired Registered Nurses
Nurse Assistant, Nurse Technician - Orthopedic Unit
Beaumont Health System
12.2006 - 05.2012
Provided assistance to 8-15 pre-surgical and post-surgical orthopedic patients. Patient care activities are performed under the direction of clinical nurse, nursing manager, associate manager or the director
Assists patients and provide direct patient care such as grooming, bathing, and feeding
Obtain and record vital signs
Assists in helping surgical patients to get in and out of bed, aids in ambulating and transfer from bed to chair, wheelchair and/ or stretcher
Cleans patients tables and change linens for comfort
Technical skills including starting intravenous line, indwelling urinary and straight catheter insertion and dressing changes are performed with supervision or as delegated by the registered nurse
Experience as preceptor for newly hired nurse assistants and nurse technicians
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
Caloocan City, Philippines
2006
Skills
Speaks English and Filipino fluently
Compassionate care
Nursing staff leadership
Knowledge in Cerner and EPIC medical charting
Knowledge in peritoneal dialysis
Precepting
Knowledge of Basic EKG rhythm interpretation
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Teamwork and collaboration
Professional Honors
Baycare Health System- Wow award nominee 2022, 2023
Daisy Award Nominee - November 2014
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License Number RN9405051
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