Elaine Ria Abadilla
Lubbock,TX
Summary
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with more than a decade of experience providing high quality patient care in acute inpatient settings. My background includes extensive experience in Telemetry, Medical Surgical/Cardiology/Orthopedic and step down Neurology where I have developed strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient management skills. Throughout my career, I have worked with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver compassionate and evidence based care while ensuring patient safety and successful discharge outcomes. I am experienced in managing complex patient conditions, monitoring cardiac and neurological status, and adapting quickly in fast-paced hospital environments.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Acute Care RN - ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY UNIT
- Skilled in patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and patient-family education in a fast paced hospital environment.
- Proficient in utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record system for accurate charting, clinical documentation, and medical reconciliation while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in monitoring telemetry patients, quick to recognize changes in patient condition, and initiating timely interventions to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Experienced in caring for patients requiring post-operative management, cardiac observation, respiratory support, stroke monitoring, wound care, enteral feeding management, and mobility assistance.
- Maintains current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support governed by updated algorithms of The American Heart Association.
- Maintains current certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Committed to continuing education and evidence-based practice through participation in quarterly updates and product training provided by industrial healthcare companies specializing in enteral nutrition systems, advanced wound care technologies, sleep apnea management, and pressure injury prevention equipment.
- Recognized for strong communication skills, patient advocacy, teamwork, and dedication to delivering compassionate and high quality patient care.
- Demonstrates strong vascular access skills with high success rate in intravenous catheter insertion and phlebotomy procedures.
Staff Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Acute Care RN - ADULT NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGICAL UNIT
- An experienced neurology nurse with extensive knowledge in the management and care for patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, post operative spinal surgery, craniotomy, traumatic brain injury and dementia.
- Demonstrates strong clinical expertise in caring for patients with cognitive impairment, substance abuse disorders, altered mental status, and behavioral health co-morbidities while maintaining patient safety and therapeutic communication.
- Skilled in providing comprehensive care for patient requiring neurological monitoring, seizure precautions, intracranial pressure assessment, and post craniotomy recovery management.
- Experienced in recognizing subtle neurological changes, initiating rapid interventions, and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintains current certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Committed to continuing education and evidence-based practice through participation in in-house refresher courses on stroke scale scoring, pain management, and sedation protocols.
- Demonstrates advanced competency in venipuncture and intravenous cannulation with excellent first attempt success rates and with minimal patient discomfort.
Utilization Review Nurse (Case Management)
Optum Global Solutions
Philippines
06.2019 - 02.2022
- With a strong background in acute inpatient nursing with expertise in medical surgical telemetry, orthopedics, and neurology, a thorough clinical review is provided, and an evaluation of a patient's medical history, functional status, and current clinical needs are submitted to determine medical necessity for inpatient rehabilitation services.
- Skilled in analyzing patient medical records and applying evidence based criteria to support level-of-care decisions.
Utilization Review Nurse - Workers Compensation Department
Shearwater Health, Inc.
Philippines
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Experienced in conducting comprehensive reviews of detailed medical records for injured workers to assess the medical necessity and appropriateness of proposed hospital procedures, treatment, medications, and durable medical equipment related to work-related injuries using evidence based clinical guidelines.
Staff Nurse
Changi General Hospital
Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2016
- A registered nurse with Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience providing high acuity care for critically ill post operative patients across the continuum of surgical recovery.
- Skilled in immediate post-anesthesia and post-surgical management of patients requiring rapid clinical intervention, intensive monitoring, hemodynamic stabilizations, pain control, and ventilatory support.
- Administered intravenous antibiotics and pain control medications
- Utilized evidence based nursing practice to support patient safety, functional recovery, patient education, and continuity of care throughout all stages of treatment.
Senior Staff Nurse
Asian Hospital And Medical Center
Metro Manila
02.2010 - 01.2015
- Senior Staff Nurse - ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY UNIT, Critical Care Services Department
- Performed routine nurse tasks like tracheostomy care, enteral feedings, initiating intravenous accesses, foley catheter insertion, 12-lead electrocardiogram, phlebotomy, wound cleaning and dressing
- Administered intravenous antibiotics and pain control medications
- Utilized evidence based nursing practice to support patient safety, functional recovery, patient education, and continuity of care throughout all stages of treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE
Manila, Philippines10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARINAS
Philippines03.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL
Philippines03.2000
Skills
- Senior leadership
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Infection control measures
Certification
- RN License
- RN - Board of Registered Nursing
- State of California
- License Number 95442276
- Issue Date: 2025-12-02
- Expiration Date: 2027-08-31
- State of Texas
- License Number 918704
- Issue Date: 2017-03-09
- Expiration Date: 2027-07-31
- Driver's License
- February 2024 to July 2031
- Issued in DPS - Lubbock Texas
- Lic No. 48196174
- Class C
- ACLS Certification
- March 2026 to June 2026
- BLS Certification
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2024
Utilization Review Nurse (Case Management)
Optum Global Solutions
06.2019 - 02.2022
Utilization Review Nurse - Workers Compensation Department
Shearwater Health, Inc.
08.2016 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse
Changi General Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Staff Nurse
Asian Hospital And Medical Center
02.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARINAS
High School Diploma - undefined
ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE