Darel Anne Aganon
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Known for consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and delivering excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Advantage Health Systems
05.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis Nurse
Portable Dialysis Services
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives
- Complied with workplace safety policies and procedures to protect patients' well-being
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors
- Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens
- Collected blood samples from patients for lab work
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis
- Utilized Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
Cardiac Registered Nurse
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery
- Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families
- Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
Telemetry RN
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans
- Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity
- Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication
- Assessed and evaluated assigned patients to facilitate diagnoses and implement focused care
- Documented nursing care and patient response to treatment in EHR system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Philippines03.2013
High School Diploma -
Cagayan National High School
Philippines03.2008
Primary - undefined
Casambalangan Elementary School
Santa Ana, Cagayan03.2004
Skills
- Clinical Patient Assessment
- Effective Patient Communication
- Patient Health Monitoring
- Precise Record Keeping
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Patient Care Evaluation
- Empathetic Support
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Care Expertise
- Patient Care Planning
- Culturally Aware Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- EHR System Administration
- Telemetry Expertise
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Nursing Team Leadership
Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 03/01/13
- Registered Nurse in the state of California, 12/01/20
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- CEU's current and ongoing
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Advantage Health Systems
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis Nurse
Portable Dialysis Services
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
Cardiac Registered Nurse
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 09.2018
Telemetry RN
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2016 - 11.2017
Primary - undefined
Casambalangan Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
High School Diploma -
Cagayan National High School
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