CHRISTINE SUCDAD
Irving,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 32 years of experience caring for patients within acute care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
El Camino Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2006 - 11.2008
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Taught rehabilitation nursing techniques to help patients develop self-care skills necessary to transition to independent living.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tawam Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Benguet General Hospital
12.1996 - 02.2004
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pines City Doctor's Hospital
05.1993 - 09.1996
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lorma Colleges
03.1993
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication distribution
Additional Information
I am a quick learner and always look for opportunities to expand knowledge base. I am a collaborative team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. I am very passionate when it comes to my patient and was given a Gold award for exemplary patient care.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medical Surgical Nurse -Board Certified (Medsurg-BC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
El Camino Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
10.2009 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2006 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tawam Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Benguet General Hospital
12.1996 - 02.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pines City Doctor's Hospital
05.1993 - 09.1996
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medical Surgical Nurse -Board Certified (Medsurg-BC)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lorma Colleges
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