Dwight Plasabas
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 16 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
Kissimmee, FL
01.2010 - Current
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth
Kissimmee, FL
08.2008 - Current
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Professor
Cebu Normal University
Philippines
05.2002 - 07.2006
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field by publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Assisted in accreditation processes by gathering necessary documentation, preparing reports, and participating in site visits as needed.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Implemented effective time management strategies while balancing teaching responsibilities with research pursuits.
Medical Doctor
Saint Vincent General Hospital
Philippines
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge instructions and coordinating effective post-discharge care.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Education
M.D. -
Cebu Institute of Medicine
Cebu, PhilippinesBachelor of Science of Medical Technology -
Cebu Velez General Hospital
Cebu, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Normal University
Cebu, Philippines06.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessments, including vital signs taking with advance machineries
- Focused Organ systems examinations, using evidenced based protocols, like stroke protocol, Acute MI, CAP, etc
- Clear Patient Communication, spending ample time discussing patient specific plan of care
- Compassionate and Caring As a leader, I take time to listen to patients concerns and provide solution or escalate pending labs or diagnostic tests
- Help patient understand MD diagnosis and teach the next steps to better patients health
- Needs Assessment- coordinate with social worker for home care needs, PT/OT for activities of daily living, chaplain for spiritual support, etc
- Unit Oversight- I coordinate with nursing supervisor to provide enough staff when census goes up I teach nurses good stewardship with our medical supplies and do daily inventories for tomorrows needs
- Resource Allocation
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Nursing Performance Assessment-I help my staff with their task but more importantly give chance to better their skills so they become independent
- Critical Thinking and calling RRT for an early intervention; preventing worsening of patient health
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment, follows evidenced based protocols and with numerous years of experience
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diabetes management
- Discharge Planning
- Delegation and Motivation
- Compassionate and Patient
- Preventive health
- Infection Control
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Ethical Practice
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Loves to walk 10,000 steps a day.
I love to walk to keep me healthy, de stress from work, promote good sleep and mental clarity.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth
08.2008 - Current
Medical Doctor
Saint Vincent General Hospital
06.2002 - 07.2003
Professor
Cebu Normal University
05.2002 - 07.2006
M.D. -
Cebu Institute of Medicine
Bachelor of Science of Medical Technology -
Cebu Velez General Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Normal University