Cristeta Angel
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive-care-unit-nurse
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated family involvement in decision-making processes regarding end-of-life care options for critically ill patients.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as central line management and arterial blood gas interpretation to deliver specialized nursing care in the ICU setting.
- Developed comprehensive nursing assessments for newly admitted ICU patients, guiding appropriate interventions based on individual needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict infection control measures and protocols.
- Contributed to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections through diligent hand hygiene practices and environmental cleaning efforts.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals, optimizing team-based care delivery in the ICU environment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated smooth transitions to post-ICU settings by coordinating with outpatient services, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices and promoting high standards of patient care within the ICU team.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients'' families, fostering trust and easing concerns during difficult times.
- Managed accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, treatments, and progress to maintain clear records for effective decisionmaking.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed treatment plans, avoiding medication errors that could impact patient health adversely.
- Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Facilitated smooth transitions to post-ICU settings by coordinating with outpatient services, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices and promoting high standards of patient care within the ICU team.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and updating ICU protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Registered Nurse, ICU
King Fahad University Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives for the ICU, contributing insights to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Al Mana General Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in pain management, ensuring timely and effective relief for ICU patients with acute and chronic discomfort.
- Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed treatment plans, avoiding medication errors that could impact patient health adversely.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
- Optimized resource utilization by collaborating closely with fellow nurses about workload distribution.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baguio General Hospital And Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
Philippines03.2008
Skills
- ECG
- Therapy management
- Disease Prevention
- Respiratory maintenance
- End of life care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Honest and Dependable
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Interventions
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Intensive-care-unit-nurse
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
King Fahad University Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
Al Mana General Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baguio General Hospital And Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
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