Daylinda Marie Sevilla
Mason City,Iowa
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, IA
12.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Skilled Nursing Unit - Mason City, IA
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and mental health status, documenting findings accurately
- Administered treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians, ensuring adherence to established protocols
- Managed and prioritized multiple patient assignments effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Monitored patient progress closely, identifying any changes in condition or potential complications
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, medications administered, and patient responses
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections within the healthcare facility
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to verify medication orders accuracy and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety measures
- Responded promptly to call lights or alarms from patients requiring assistance or urgent medical attention
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient outcomes
- Assessed pain levels using standardized tools such as numeric rating scales or visual analog scales
- Administered blood transfusions according to physician orders while adhering strictly to safety protocols
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids, monitoring closely for any adverse reactions or complications
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote independence and prevent hospital readmissions
- Performed wound care procedures such as dressing changes, debridement, and application of topical medications
- Served as a patient advocate by addressing concerns or complaints promptly and effectively
- Implemented infection prevention strategies such as hand hygiene protocols and isolation precautions
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Skilled Nursing Unit - Mason City, IA
Coordinator for Clinic Services
Mental Health Foundation
Philipsburg
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Dutch West Indies
- The Coordinator for Clinical Services is the first contact person for all patients who contact the Mental Health Foundation
- She is responsible for maintaining the entire Clinic caseload and providing follow-up
- Independently plans and executes nursing interventions and guidance, including interpreting and recording the effects of the treatments
- Provides treatment of the patients/clients with consideration for their needs, wishes, possibilities and restrictions
- Supports patient/client to obtain an independent lifestyle, as with consideration for their abilities
- Is responsible for the maintenance, overview and follow-up of the clinic caseload
- Is responsible for providing depots to patients that are prescribed by psychiatrists
- Is responsible for providing quality clinical care to the patients visiting MHF clinic and supports the family in necessary
- Is aware of all care protocols and contributes to the development of new or to-be-updated protocols
- Is responsible for the initial assessment of the client
- Is responsible for screening the clinic case load for potential AVBZ clients (chronically ill, which could apply to AVBZ insurance as per established conditions) and communicating these to the multidisciplinary team and ambulant care team
- Reports acute aid request to the MDT and advice with regards to necessity for crisis intervention and offers option for mediation or referral
- Responsible for doing regular GP updates for the clinic case load
- Operates from a social psychiatric perspective as a confidant to the client
- Is responsible for medication ordering, medical purchases and purchase orders on behalf of the clinic and ambulant care (and other departments if requested)
- Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Dutch West Indies
Admissions Coordinator/Registered Nurse
Mental Health Foundation
02.2017 - 05.2018
- The coordinator is the focal point of the care product and is supervised by the director and psychiatrist/medical care coordinator of the Mental Health Foundation
- Responsible for managing the department (admissions and isolation room), prioritizing and coordinating the work
- Manages the staff, coaches and gives instructions
- Together with HR, evaluates staff
- Supervises and monitors the realization of quality care and services according to the established guidelines, procedures and protocols
- Provides Administration upon request (in relation to financial quarterly-, yearly- and social year reports)
- Manages the functionality of the electronic patient dossier (SQ Lapius) and advises regarding further development and innovation
- Strives to achieve an effective internal communication, within the department and between the department and other departments with the Foundation
- Is involved in writing, advising, implementing and ensuring procedures and protocols
- Guides and coordinates internships/interns
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Foundation
10.2011 - 01.2017
- Performs patient file/case research, proposes a nursing diagnosis, using the current methodology, defines the nursing plan in which objectives and interventions are processed
- Discusses the treatment plan with the patient and encourages the patient to play an active role in this plan
- Observes, interprets and reports the interactions and behaviors of the patient both individually and in a group as well as the effects of the nursing interventions, in the care plan
- Coordinates the guidance in the context of the care plan and involves other colleagues where necessary
- Performs nursing interventions in situations which are based on existing rules and methodologies, but also in crisis situations and calamities which is adhered to own professional judgment
- Makes proposals in the multidisciplinary team for the guidance of the clients
- Signals somatic disorders and undertakes if necessary
- Provides mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of medical staff
- Records and maintains records of patient condition and activity, including vital signs, eating habits and behavior
- Serves meals and feeds patients needing assistance or persuasion
- Restrains or aids patients as necessary to prevent injury
- Independently handle crisis and problematic situations, even when there is no treatment plan available yet
Clinical/Classroom Instructor
Medina College-Ipil, Inc
Don Andres Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Don Andres Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
- Participates in development of course materials and/or simulation as directed by faculty
- Makes clinical assignments that are appropriate in relation to course/clinical objectives and student learning needs, in accordance with course requirements, expectations and course planning meetings
- Creates and maintains a positive, mutually beneficial learning environment; appropriately supervises students in the clinical setting while simultaneously fostering independence; promotes critical thinking development among students and facilitates student application of nursing process, time management skills and prioritization of care
- Implements on-campus experiences (laboratory, simulation) preparing in advance to ensure experience is organized and engaging
- Maintains high standards of skills competency assessment in the on-campus laboratory and clinical environment; Conducts pre- and post-conferences to facilitate application of knowledge; Contributes to performance improvement efforts in relevant areas
- Returns course/clinical paperwork to students and instructors in a timely manner with professional, constructive comments; Submits course grades, completed/signed clinical evaluation to level coordinator in a timely manner
- Evaluates student performance related to course/clinical objectives in a manner that accurately reflects students abilities and knowledge without grade inflation; Conducts formal midterm and final clinical evaluations with students in a timely manner in accordance with program guidelines; Follows established procedures for implementing a clinical Learning Improvement Plan, as needed
- Serves as an ambassador for Medina College-Ipil, Inc and as a role model for professional nursing
- Maintains open communication with clinical site personnel and incorporates their feedback into clinical experiences; Maintains open and timely communication with Level Coordinators regarding student progress, concerns, absences, site issues, etc
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
- Don Andres Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
Registered Nurse
MEDINA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Ozamiz City
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Carmen Annex, Ozamiz City, Philippines - A Tertiary, Training and Teaching Hospital, Ozamiz City, with a two hundred (200) bed capacity, duly licensed by the Department of Health accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
- Nursing assessment, bedside care, vital signs monitoring, neurologic status monitoring
- Independent and assisted nursing procedures: (e.g
- ECG-taking; Oxygen saturation and I&O monitoring; endotracheal, nasogastric and oral suctioning, lavage and gavage; tracheostomy care; chest tube insertion and care; surgical wound care)
- Preparation and administration of medications via IV push, IV bolus, IV infusions
- Preparation and administration of oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications
- CPR and emergency measures
- Give direct nursing care to the patients
- Prepare and assist physicians with diagnostics and therapeutic procedures
- Carry out doctor's orders in conformity with hospital policies and legal limitations
- Convey to patient and their families their roles in promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation
- Knowledgeable on drug dosages, calculation and administrations
- Carmen Annex, Ozamiz City, Philippines - A Tertiary, Training and Teaching Hospital, Ozamiz City, with a two hundred (200) bed capacity, duly licensed by the Department of Health accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Coordinator for Clinic Services
Mental Health Foundation
06.2018 - 09.2021
Admissions Coordinator/Registered Nurse
Mental Health Foundation
02.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Foundation
10.2011 - 01.2017
Clinical/Classroom Instructor
Medina College-Ipil, Inc
06.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
MEDINA GENERAL HOSPITAL
02.2008 - 08.2009
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