Edward Rex Ojaldon
Antioch,TN
Summary
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering several years of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Southern Philippines Medical Center
Davao City, Philippines
06.2011 - 06.2024
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by administering advanced life support procedures as needed.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment as needed for the dialysis unit.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with difficult diagnosis or prognosis.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Davao City, Philippines04-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Health monitoring
- Documentation management
- Care plan coordination
- Quality improvement
- Clinical evaluation
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Coordinating referrals
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Southern Philippines Medical Center
06.2011 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College