Ellen Mae Gandecila

Practice nursing within Level IV NICU hospital on unit serving primarily Level lll and IV patients. Care for infants endangered through premature births birth, defects: neurologic, renal and cardiac concerns, infants requiring advanced ventilation. Monitor NICU patients, provide progress reports and administer physician ordered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly and subcutaneously. Provide emotional support, encouragement, education and status reports to family of NICU infants.

• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

• Recorded patients medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Managed team of medical support personnel.
• Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
• Provided necessary health education training for patients.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

• Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds, and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.