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Debra Evangelista

Keaau

Summary

Accomplished RN with extensive experience in geriatric, pediatric, and inmate healthcare. Excelled in clinical leadership, reducing medication errors through precise administration and fostering patient satisfaction with empathetic communication. Skilled in clinical assessment and adept at leading teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Hawaii Dept of Public Safety
10.1997 - 04.2023
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions. Treatments of wounds and infections.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored

responses. Includes emergency medications

and responses to critical patients

  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Assisted Medical and Mental Health clinics
  • Phlebotomy for MD lab orders

RN

Hilo Medical Center
06.1993 - 10.1997
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Team Nursing in collaboration with LPNs & Nurse aides for patient care positive outcomes

RN Supervisor

Life Care Center of Hilo
01.1984 - 06.1995

Geriatric Nursing x 12 years. Started as LPN in charge of various units, including specialty Alzheimer unit. Supervised nurse aides assigning their duties.

Duties included medication passes and treatments.

Obtained RN license and became nursing supervisor ,staffing and assigning LPN and nurses

aid duties.

  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.

LPN

Dr. Hoon Park : Pediatric and General Medicine
06.1981 - 06.1987
  • Obtained patient vital signs
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data
  • Assisted Pedatrician with P&A, documentation.
  • Labs done in office (UA, C&S, etc.)
  • Immunizations, referrals
  • Triage of pts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI
06-1993

Associate of Science - Nursing RN

Hawaii Community College
Hilo,Hawaii
06-1991

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Hawaii Community College
Hilo, Hawaii
06-1978

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Nursing documentation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Infection control
  • Mental Health & Correctional Inmate Health Care

Timeline

RN

Hawaii Dept of Public Safety
10.1997 - 04.2023

RN

Hilo Medical Center
06.1993 - 10.1997

RN Supervisor

Life Care Center of Hilo
01.1984 - 06.1995

LPN

Dr. Hoon Park : Pediatric and General Medicine
06.1981 - 06.1987

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Hawaii At Hilo

Associate of Science - Nursing RN

Hawaii Community College

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Hawaii Community College
Debra Evangelista