Edna Libatique
Murrieta,United States
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience as a nurse, specialized in unit management and staff management. Demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IP Nurse/Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing
Rialto Post Acute Care
Rialto, United States
04.2016 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Oversaw and provided staff management and education in nursing with license nurses and Certified nursing staff
- Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management
- Oversaw implementation of patient management plans
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
- Monitored daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Provided and worked closely with Respiratory therapist and became the Respiratory Program Champions
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Infection Control Nurse during Covid-19 Pandemic and provided safe environment with more than 100 days without covid-19 infections in the facility
- Survey Readiness and conduct CDPH visits with zero deficiency outcomes
- Communicates with Public Health for safety awareness and preventing facility infection control outbreaks
- Worked closely with Cardiologist from Loma Linda University to provide and assist with Cardiologist for Chronic Heart Failure Program in the facilities
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Communicated with nursing management to identify and adapt to changing staffing needs.
- Provided leadership, direction, management, supervision and evaluation of nursing staff in the clinical setting.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management team to discuss performance results and make recommendations for improvement.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Assistant Director of Nursing
La Fuente Post Acute
Vista, United States
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Valencia Gardens
Riverside, United States
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Corona Health Care Center
Corona, United States
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
Anaheim, CA01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CASkills
- Team management
- Medication distribution
- Resident assessment
- Critical thinking
- Long-Term Care
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Leadership
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Process Improvement
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Unit operations coordination
- Communication
- Problem resolution
- Positive attitude
- Training
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Healthcare facility management
- Policy Implementation
- Documentation Review
- Report Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Assignment Delegation
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Awards in all semester
- Dean's List in all semester
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- License Vocational Nurse
- BLS
- Infection Preventionist Certified
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
La Fuente Post Acute
08.2021 - 04.2022
IP Nurse/Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing
Rialto Post Acute Care
04.2016 - Current
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Valencia Gardens
01.2015 - 03.2016
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Corona Health Care Center
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Registered Nurse
- License Vocational Nurse
- BLS
- Infection Preventionist Certified
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
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