Christopher Saulog
Alameda,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated ICU nurse with over 9 years of experience delivering critical care to a diverse patient population. Expertise in advanced life support techniques, ventilator management, and medication administration in high-pressure settings, complemented by a proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Strong track record of managing complex cases and implementing evidence-based practices, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation in critical care. Passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care in fast-paced environments while consistently enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
ZSFPGH
08.2023 - Current
- Neuro / Trauma / Surgical ICU
- Charting system: Epic / Beds: 20 / Patient ration 1:2
- Work 36 hours / week (3 x 12) Days
Travel Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Neuro / Trauma / Surgical ICU
- Charting system: Epic / Beds: 20 / Patient ration 1:2
- Work 36 hours / week (3 x 12) Days
- Agency: Cross Country Health
University Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Medical ICU (Magnet Hospital: Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence)
- Charting system: Epic / Beds: 40 / Patient ratio 1:2-3
- Trauma 1 Teaching hospital
- Work 36 hours / week (3 x12) Days
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- PCU (travel assignment with AYA Health)
- Charting system: Epic / Beds: 40 / Patient ratio: 1:3
- Work 36 hours / week (3 x 12) Days
Good Samaritan Hospital (HCA)
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Neuro ICU (travel assignment with AYA Health)
- Charting system: Meditech / Beds: 30 / Patient ratio: 1:2
- Work 36 hours / week (3 x 12) Days
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Intensive Care Unit- high acute floor now providing care to COVID-19 ICU level patients on ventilators while maintaining safe enhanced airborne precautions during care. We also take care of patients directly from OR to recover while intubated, assisted GI doctors with bedside endoscopies managing medications: blood pressure and sedation medications if needed to intervene.
- 10 Bed ICU / Ratio 1:2
- Charting system EPIC
- Worked 32 hours / week (8 x 4) Days and Eve
- Intermediate Care Unit (step down ICU) Providing care to three patients. Monitoring patients in a higher acute setting, on cardiac drips, severe sepsis, CHF exacerbations, COPD/hypoxia patients that require continuous oxygen therapy, on telemetry and oxygen monitors. As well as the alcohol withdrawal population of patients: protecting airway, monitoring for seizures, and increased delirium while providing a safe environment. Patients that meet the need of increased observation and medical attention.
- 10 Bed IMCU / Ratio 1:3
- Charting system EPIC
- Worked 32 hours / week (8 x 4) Days and Eve
- Surgical Unit (Medical-Surgical): Provided care to up to five acute patients. Our unit population consists of post-op surgery patients that require frequent monitoring for signs and symptoms of post op infection, control pain, strict monitoring of output; careful consideration with any type of drains: Foley, JP drainage bags, chest tubes and more. I also have a background and training as a 2018Relief Charge nurse in the medical-surgical floor that oversees the staff nurses and their patient care, coordinating with nursing supervisor, provide a safe and competent environment for the unit.
- 30 Bed Med Surg Unit / Ratio 1:4-5
- Charting system EPIC
- Worked 32 hours / week (8 x 4) Eve
St. Joseph Medical Center (Dignity Health)
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Neurology (Stroke) / Telemetry unit. Monitored patients with various acute and chronic diseases. Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals involved in the patients care. Provided patient and family education and counseling regarding plan of care throughout hospital stay. Performed 12 lead EKG, telemetry interpretations and arrhythmia assessments. Basic nursing skills: NG tube, catheter insertions, administration of PEG/NG tube feedings. Monitor post-surgical patients and prepare patients for procedures. NIH stroke certified.
- 30 Bed Telemetry (stroke) unit / Ratio 1:4
- Charting system MediTech
- Worked 36 hours / week (3 x 12) Nights and Day
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA12.2014
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Unitek College
Fremont, CA05.2013
Prerequisites Nursing
Napa Valley College
01.2011
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Cultural history
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care
- Emergency care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License No: 95064290 California
- Registered Nurse, License No: 1076930 Texas
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Advance Cardiology Life Support
Timeline
Staff Nurse
ZSFPGH
08.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
University Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Good Samaritan Hospital (HCA)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2022
St. Joseph Medical Center (Dignity Health)
08.2015 - 03.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Unitek College
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Unitek College
Prerequisites Nursing
Napa Valley College
Bachelor’s degree - Nursing
Western Governors University