Chona Honrado
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of clinical experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Can work autonomously and have the reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Shands Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Passport USA/Health Carousel
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Works as a local contract or traveling healthcare professional at a Health Carousel client facility, and in accordance with the limitations and scope of care in accordance with the applicable state practice act.
- Delivers quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Directs and coordinates nursing care for patients in accordance with established clinical practice standards.
- Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
- Applies knowledge of age‐specific competencies and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.
- Utilizes safe practices to minimize potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, noise, excessive physical injury from patients, airborne dusts, fumes, and gases.
- Performs required duties at a high level, with minimal orientation. May be required to “float” outside of primary nursing unit assignment to another nursing unit for which s/he is qualified to work.
- Remains flexible regarding work schedule to meet facility nurse staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse
Albay Doctors Hospital Inc
11.2008 - 08.2018
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Ago Medical And Educational Center
Legazpi City Philippines01.2006
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Technology
FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
Quezon City Philippines04.2001
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Judgment
- Cultural Competence
- Active Listening
- Intravenous Therapy
- Adaptability
- Medication Administration
- Professionalism
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Training Staff
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. A recipient of Daisy Award.
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Registered Medical Technologist (Philippines)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Shands Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Passport USA/Health Carousel
10.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Albay Doctors Hospital Inc
11.2008 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Ago Medical And Educational Center
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Technology
FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Registered Medical Technologist (Philippines)
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