Caring and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience as a Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Instructor and Preceptor in acute and long term setting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
Nashua, NH
09.2002 - Current
Worked on different units for 22 years at St. Joseph Hospital, including Progressive Care Unit, Telemetry, Med-Surg, Acute Rehab, Cardiac Rehab, and Coumadin Clinic.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members, according to their qualifications, if assigned as a Relief Charge Nurse.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care when assigned as a Preceptor.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare
Nashua, NH
12.1994 - 09.2002
Provided nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
Identified changes in patient's condition or behavior that may require medical intervention or additional assessment.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capitol University
Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
03-1990
Skills
Precepting
Patient Management
Critical Care
Patient Monitoring
Maintaining privacy
Cardiac Care
Wound Care
IV management
Mobility Assistance
Tracheostomy Care
Patient Assessments
Clinical judgment
Documenting vitals
Acute and rehabilitative care
Affiliations
I love long distance running, So far I have done 20 marathons and several half marathons
I also enjoy walking my dog everyday before or after my run.
Accomplishments
March 2005 The thirteenth Annual Southern New Hampshire Exemplary Worker Recognition Awards by Rotary Club of Nashua West
August 2005 St. Joseph Hospital Exemplary Nurse Award
Regulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery CenterRegulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery Center