DIOSDADA KEM MACABUHAY
Keller,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ED
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Expedited treatment processes for critically ill patients through rapid assessment techniques and prompt intervention implementation.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions in the emergency department.
- Optimized resource allocation within the emergency department by accurately identifying staffing needs based on fluctuating patient volumes and acuity levels.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, reviewing policies, and recommending evidence-based practice changes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to their growth in competence and confidence within the ED environment.
- Championed a positive work culture within the emergency department by recognizing colleagues'' achievements and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
- Facilitated seamless transitions for patients entering or leaving the ED setting through effective collaboration with ancillary departments such as radiology, laboratory services, and inpatient units.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging cases and prioritizing critical needs.
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating caseloads while maintaining exceptional standards of quality care delivery throughout multiple assignments across diverse facilities.
- Maintained accurate medical records, documenting all aspects of the nursing process for proper billing and ongoing care management.
- Educated patients on wound care management techniques to minimize infections after surgery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing attentive post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
- Facilitated continuity of care by clearly communicating patient status updates during shift handoffs among nursing colleagues.
PRE OP/ PACU UNIT SUPERVISOR
Medical City Alliance
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Manages the day to day activity of the unit
- Balances schedule to according to number of patients scheduled for the day
- Acts as resource for co workers
- Orients and assigns new employees to preceptors
- Floats to either Pre op or PACU to help with volume
- Does Audits per department requirement
- Covers for second calls during the week
- Makes monthly call sheet and make sure that it is fair among nurses
- Coordinates with Providers to ensure timely patient care is implemented
- Coordinates with House Supervisor for through put of admitted patients
- ^ Coordinates with Surgeons to make sure discharge instructions for their patients are accurate and understandable for patients
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Medical City Alliance
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Triages patients according to chief complaint and presentation of symptoms
- Initiates IV access and carries out established protocol based on diagnosis of ED Provider
- Administers medication safely and timely manner, verifying two patient identifiers
- Continuously assessing patient's improvement or decline based on the provided care and disease management
- Coordinates with ED Physician, laboratory staff, House Supervisor and other co workers to ensure safe patient care, timely diagnosis, or need to be transferred to a specialized facility
- Educates patients and family upon discharge about home care and medications prescribed
- Acts as preceptor for new nurses
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Medical City North Hills
09.2008 - 05.2013
- Triages patients according to chief complaint and presentation of symptoms
- Initiates IV access and carries out established protocol based on diagnosis of ED Provider
- Administers medication safely and timely manner, verifying two patient identifiers
- Continuously assessing patient's improvement or decline based on the provided care and disease management
- Coordinates with ED Physician, laboratory staff, House Supervisor and other co workers to ensure safe patient care, timely diagnosis, or need to be transferred to a specialized facility
- Educates patients and family upon discharge about home care and medications prescribed
- Acts as preceptor for new nurses
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
Medical City North Hills
05.2006 - 08.2008
- Takes care of patients with Medical Surgical needs
- Ensures patients are safe, example placing confused patients closer to nurses' station
- Administers medications as ordered
- Coordinates with laboratory staff and Providers in reporting critical values and receives orders to correct values
- Coordinates with patients and their families regarding care
- Helps patients with their activities fo daily living
- Coordinates with physical Therapy regarding patient care
- Assesses surgical wound and does dressing changes as ordered
- Acts as Charge Nurse as needed
- Acted as preceptor to intern nurses
REGISTERED NURSE
Manor Care Nursing Home
04.2005 - 05.2006
- Took care of patients that are freshly discharged from hospital needing rehabilitative care
- Assessed, dressed and documented wound care
- Administered medications as ordered
- Fed patients with G Tube
- Took care of patients with tracheostomy including suctioning and site care
- Coordinated with wound care team, physical therapy and family regarding patient care
REGISTERED NURSE
St Vincent of Lisnagry
02.2001 - 03.2005
- Cared for patients with Intellectual Disability like Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy that need total care
- Provided activities of daily living for patients
- Provided activities that the patients love like arts, going to the beach, eating out and going to movies
- Established a safe environment for patients
- Coordinates with family members regarding patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY
03.1996
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
RN, ED
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
PRE OP/ PACU UNIT SUPERVISOR
Medical City Alliance
10.2016 - 10.2021
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Medical City Alliance
05.2013 - 10.2016
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Medical City North Hills
09.2008 - 05.2013
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
Medical City North Hills
05.2006 - 08.2008
REGISTERED NURSE
Manor Care Nursing Home
04.2005 - 05.2006
REGISTERED NURSE
St Vincent of Lisnagry
02.2001 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY
Similar Profiles
Lauren StephensonLauren Stephenson
Registered Nurse at Simmons Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical CenterRegistered Nurse at Simmons Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jermisha DavisJermisha Davis
Registered Nurse Supervisor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRegistered Nurse Supervisor at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jessica OcegueraJessica Oceguera
Research Assistant at UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearch Assistant at UT Southwestern Medical Center
JOMEY FRANCISJOMEY FRANCIS
Patient Care Technician 6green Medical Surgical at Ut Southwestern Medical CenterPatient Care Technician 6green Medical Surgical at Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Melanie DooleyMelanie Dooley
Receptionist at Weir's Furniture VillageReceptionist at Weir's Furniture Village