Don Kekoa Bautista
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Dynamic Neuro ICU Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, showcasing expertise in neurology assessments and a compassionate approach to patient care. Excelled in emergency response, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through advanced cardiac life support and empathetic family support. Demonstrates a commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical II Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to 2 critically ill patients per shift with diagnoses including ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, brain tumors, and post-craniotomy recovery.
- Monitor and manage patients on ventilators, ICP monitoring, EVDs, and other advanced neuro-monitoring devices.
- Titrate vasoactive and sedative drips (e.g., Propofol, Levetiracetam, Nicardipine) under unit protocols and physician guidance.
- Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, respiratory, PT/OT, and case management teams to create individualized care plans and facilitate safe discharges or transitions.
Clinical I Registered Nurse Sub - ICU
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Attend to multiple code blue calls, providing critical assistance and acting as a resource for other nurses on the unit.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to enhance patient care.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Patient Care Assistant
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to patients facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs to aid physicians & nurses with patient care planning.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2020
Associate of Science - Science
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-2017
Skills
- Neurological assessments & GCS scoring
- ICP, EVD, and seizure monitoring
- Stroke protocols and post-tPA care
- Ventilator management & trach care
- Central line, Foley, PEG, and wound care
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems: Epic
- Patient/family education & interdisciplinary communication
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude Honors
Certification
- Basic Life support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Ultrasound Guided IV trained
- NIH Stroke Scale Licensed
Education and Training
other,other,other
Timeline
Clinical II Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
07.2024 - Current
Clinical I Registered Nurse Sub - ICU
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
03.2023 - 07.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
05.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Science - Science
City College of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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