Dexter Paul E Merana
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in patient care and clinical expertise. Skilled at working in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring quality care and patient safety. Focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs with reliability. Proficient in critical thinking, patient assessment, and communication skills, driving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Honest Love
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Medely
04.2023 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
- Expanded professional knowledge and maintained licensure by participating in ongoing educational opportunities and conferences related to nursing practice.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhancements in service delivery.
- Contributed to policy updates by providing feedback on clinical practices, enhancing overall care standards.
- Enhanced team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing best practices and clinical knowledge.
- Managed emergency situations with quick decision-making, stabilizing patients for further care.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Coremed
04.2023 - 04.2025
- As a float RN, flexibility and immediate adaptation to every unit, situation, layout and department policies are being followed.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- 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.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
City of Hope
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals to palliative care services when appropriate for advanced-stage cancer patients requiring comprehensive symptom management interventions beyond traditional disease-focused treatments.
- Organized support group sessions for oncology patients and their families to facilitate coping strategies and provide opportunities for peer connections among those facing similar challenges.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Host Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately updating electronic health records in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Optimized patient outcomes through proactive identification of potential complications or changes in condition requiring intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers, securing necessary interventions for optimal care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes, facilitating smoother transition back to home care.
- Led patient support groups, fostering community and emotional support among individuals with similar health challenges.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Kaiser Permanente
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation process, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the facility.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practice guidelines, promoting best practices within the facility''s nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Optimized patient flow in high-volume units, reducing wait times and improving access to care.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments at community health fairs, extending care beyond hospital setting.
- Implemented patient care technologies, improving accuracy in patient monitoring and data management.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and infection control, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Enhanced patient care quality by accurately assessing and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring personalized patient support.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and empathetic care during hospital stays.
- Conducted patient health evaluations to inform treatment plans, optimizing recovery pathways.
- Supported patient education and recovery, providing detailed instructions for at-home care.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
BayCare Morton Plant
12.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal continuity of care for oncology patients.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities specific to oncological nursing practice trends in order to maintain professional competency standards required by certification boards or state licensing agencies.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient''s needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Provided mentorship for nursing students completing clinical rotations within the oncology department, guiding them through essential skills development while fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance patient care delivery, optimizing efficiency within the oncology unit.
- Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within the fast-paced oncology unit environment, ensuring timely completion of essential duties without compromising patient care quality.
- Participated in cancer-specific conferences or seminars as a representative of the oncology nursing team, networking with colleagues from across the nation while gaining valuable insights into innovative practices within the field.
- Evaluated emerging research findings related to cancer treatment modalities and incorporated relevant evidence into daily nursing practice when indicated.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calayan Educational Foundation Incorporated
Lucena City, Philippines04-1993
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- Intravenous therapy
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Cultural history
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- EMR / EHR
- Care coordination
- Clear patient communication
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Honest Love
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Medely
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Coremed
04.2023 - 04.2025
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
City of Hope
07.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Host Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Kaiser Permanente
01.2022 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 12.2021
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
BayCare Morton Plant
12.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calayan Educational Foundation Incorporated
Daisy award when working at morton plant hospital
Team award for oncology unit in Clearwater, Florida.
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