Connie Gumban
Porter,TX
Summary
Dedicated patient oriented Registered Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. I have the ability to work within a team and I have experience in various units including Medical-Surgical, IMU, ICU, ER and pre and post operative care in the Endoscopy department. The other key strengths that I possess include but are not limited to the following: Fast learner and eager to learn new things, self directed and skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient's needs and responds positively to challenge and pressure.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
MD Anderson
03.2022 - Current
- Managed complex care of hematology/oncology adult patients starting with accurate assessment of patient's condition prior to any chemotherapy or medication administration.
- Provide necessary education for patients and family before administration of any treatment.
- Assess patients during course of treatment to identify concerns
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products
- Performed triage for ATC patients to determine any needs prior to any treatment
- Precepted new hire nurses
- Educate patient and family about post discharge care to facilitate any side effects
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2010 - Current
- Charge Nurse for 6 years in a 36 bed Stroke/Neuro/ Medical Surgical unit
- Hospital wide float RN for 5 years with cross training to IMU, ICU and Emergency Department
- Outpatient Infusion Nurse 2020- present (Per Diem)
- Provided direct high standard nursing care to oncology and other immuno-related condition patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and identifying irregular telemetry readings
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patient, family and caretaker about post discharge care to facilitate toxicities management.
- Competent in CVADs management.
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy and medications via IV,IM and SC injections and therapies, as well as Therapeutic phlebotomy treatments.
- Assisted and mentored new staff, student nurses and new graduate nurses.
- Adhered to strict infection control guidelines to protect our patient population.
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
- Collected specimens and samples for laboratory work.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation
- Manage patients on IV drips
Pre Op/ Post Operative RN (Per Diem)
Kingwood Endoscopy
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Conducted pre op call to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post op call to improve patient satisfaction and address new or worsening concerns
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Home Health Registered Nurse(Per Diem)
Kindred At Home
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Provide medical and health services to assess home environment and determine the needs of the patient
- Supervises home health aides and LVN
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, catheter insertion and IV therapy management.
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
- Collection of specimens or samples for laboratory work
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Registered Nurse/Charge RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Staff RN/ Charge RN for a surgical unit specializing in back surgeries
- 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.
- Assessed patients immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Staff Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Riverpointe Rehab And Healthcare Center
08.2004 - 03.2007
- Manage nursing care for residents with conditions that require rehabilitation and long term care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments and supervises and direct the work of LVN and CNA.
- Assisted in the orientation of new staff members and acted as clinical resource to support staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
03.1995
Masters in Public Administration - Government Administration
Ateneo De Davao University
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate 2022 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
MD Anderson
03.2022 - Current
Pre Op/ Post Operative RN (Per Diem)
Kingwood Endoscopy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse(Per Diem)
Kindred At Home
01.2016 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
09.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
12.2008 - 09.2010
Staff Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
06.2007 - 12.2008
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Riverpointe Rehab And Healthcare Center
08.2004 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
Masters in Public Administration - Government Administration
Ateneo De Davao University
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