Edrica O'Brien, BSN, RN
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
- A dedicated and exceptionally hardworking bedside nurse of the Medical-Surgical/Oncology unit of the same organization (UM-SJMC) since 2005; with strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills; eager to learn and adapt to a new working environment; and willing to participate in implementing innovative solutions related to the improvement of patient care.
- Member, Medical Division CUSP Committee
- Mentor, Mentorship Program for UM-SJMC 7th Floor
- Spearheaded our Unit Practice Council and was unit representative to SJMC's Nurse Practice Council that focused on reviewing, revising, and updating nursing protocols (2012-2016.)
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2005 - Current
- Provides general medical-surgical nursing procedures (i.e. Continuous Bladder Irrigation, Peritoneal Dialysis, Indwelling Urinary Catheter and NGT Insertion and Care, Tracheostomy Care; PleurX chest tube draining; Blood Transfusion, etc.)
- Creates, implements and evaluates patient care plans.
- Adheres to infection control procedures to help facilitate a safe and clean environment.
- Provides general patient and family education.
- Evaluates patient needs; recognizes and addresses complications; coordinates treatment with other members of the healthcare team.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implements pre, intra and post care; evaluates responses to clinical interventions with progression towards discharge from hospital.
- Administers medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patients' medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Collects lab specimens applicable to our unit.
- Assesses and prepares patients for procedures and performs reassessment upon return to unit.
- Maintains thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocates for patients by supporting and respecting their basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collaborates patient care with physicians and case management during the entire admission and discharge process.
- Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Precepts and mentors new nurse graduates on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Nurse Assistant
Dr. Fausto Aquino, Jr. (Retired)
07.2003 - 09.2005
- Obtained and recorded patients' vital signs.
- Assisted physician during female patient's physical assessments.
- Administered vaccinations.
- Operated EKG machine.
- Organized medical supplies and patient charts.
- Assisted in answering office phone calls.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Asia Renal Care, Inc., Muntinlupa, Philippines
12.2000 - 11.2002
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Performed cannulation of patients and termination of dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Administered medications, oxygen and other therapeutic measures.
- Assessed patients' condition; implemented changes in treatment as appropriate.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patients' access sites.
- Educated patients regarding ESRD, diet and medications.
- Developed, evaluated and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with other health care team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines1999
Skills
- Mentoring/Precepting for Nurse Graduates
- General Medical-Surgical Nursing Skills
- Leadership in Charge Nursing
- Certified BLS Provider
Additional Information
Other Work Experiences Prior to Nursing:
Hotel Receptionist for Plaza Maria Luisa Suite Inn (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)
Store Marketing Officer for Jollibee (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)
Private Tutor for Special Needs Children (Cebu City, Philippines)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Bisaya/Cebuano
Limited Working
REFERENCES
Hanna Adams RN, BSN, CGRN
Philip A. Zaffere Digestive Disease and Multidisciplinary Procedure Center
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Office No.: Tel 410-337-4502
Judy Stasuk
Inpatient Certfified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Specialist
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Office No.: 410-427-5364
Email: JudyStasuk@umm.edu
Ida Krebs
Nursing Supervisor
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Contact No.: 410-984-4297
Email: ida.krebs@umm.edu
Kristina Davies
RN, Surgical Assessment Center
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Contact No.: 410-913-3823
Email: KristinaDavies@umm.edu
Marianne Myrtue-Bogan
RN, Med-Surg/Oncology, 7th Floor
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Contact No.: 443-472-7763
Email: MarianneMyrtue@umm.edu
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2005 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Dr. Fausto Aquino, Jr. (Retired)
07.2003 - 09.2005
Hemodialysis Nurse
Asia Renal Care, Inc., Muntinlupa, Philippines
12.2000 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Silliman University
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