Fides Tugaoen
Salinas,California
Summary
Qualified and self driven Telemetry Nurse with 43 years of experience, adapt at providing complex care to cardiac and med/surg patients, instructing patients on pre and post-operative procedures,analyzing patients conditions and preparing patients for surgeries. A highly professional attitude,extensive critical thinking skills and ability to work under pressure.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry, Stepdown Unit (Per Diem)
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, California
12.2020 - Current
- Primary nursing care for 3-4 patients Med/Surg Telemetry patients with cardiac drips and ventilator.
RN, Patient Care Resource/ Float Pool/Nsg. Supvr. Support, House Resource Progressive Care, Stepdown , ER, Observation Care Unit, Med/Surg
Salinas Valley Health
Salinas, California
03.2019 - Current
- Responsible for providing care for patients in Med/Surg tele.,stepdown ,progressive care,observation care , ER ,Med/surg units. Acted as nursing supervisor support.
RN, Med/Surg.Telemetry,Hospice,Palliative ,Emergency Room (per diem)
Delta Hospital
Delta, BC, Canada
09.2004 - 08.2020
- Caring patients suffering from acute chest pain,stroke,DM,liver cirrhosis,GI bleeds,pre/post op,hospice and palliative care. Floated to ER when needed.
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry, TCU, Med/Surg (per diem agency nurse)
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
San Jose, California
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Primary nursing care for 3-4 patients with cardiac/surgical post operative procedures such as GI,GU,bariatric,vascular and trauma surgeries.
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Stroke Unit
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington State
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Caring for critically ill pain, interpretation and treatment.Facilitate and support patients who have had an acute stroke to receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
Vancouver, BC, Canada
07.2006 - 02.2017
- Caring for patients with acute illnesses such as CHF,MI,drug and alcohol overdose/withdrawal,resp.failure, renal and liver failure and other acute and chronic conditions.
Lynn Valley Care Center
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2005
Windermere Care Center
Vancouver, BC, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2005
RN, Intermediate and Extended Care Unit
Finnish Manor
Burnaby, BC, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assessing ,planning,implementing and evaluating quality resident care and directing the care aides in the performance of their duties,ensuring that the highest standard of care is provided to residents at all time.
RN, Nursing Supervisor, Acute Care
Saudi German Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.1991 - 01.2002
- Worked as a Charge Nurse 1991-1994. Head Nurse 1994-1996 in a Med/Surg Unit and Nursing Supervisor 1996-2002 in patient acute care 300 beds capacity. Relief RN to specialized areas such as ICU,Labor and Delivery,ER and NICU.
RN, Charge Nurse, Surgical Ward
Al Adan Hospital
Fahaheel, State of Kuwait
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Overall in charge of the general surgery and urology unit and includes staffing and education.
RN, Multi-Acute Care Unit
King Khalid University Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.1982 - 01.1986
- Worked in all areas of specialty such as ER,Med/Surg,Burns and Plastic Unit,ICU.
RN,Medical/Surgical Ward
Silliman University Medical Center
Dumaguete City, Philippines
01.1981 - 01.1982
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in an acutely ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the Visayas
Philippines01.1981
Skills
Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion
ECG Interpretation
Laboratory Values/result interpretation
Ventilator Care and cardiac drips
Certification
.California Nursing Board USA (RN
- Washington State Department of Health, USA (RN)
- British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals,Canada (RN)
- Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines (RN)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS ,PCCN, CMSRN, STROKECertified, ECG interpretation.
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry, Stepdown Unit (Per Diem)
Kaiser Permanente
12.2020 - Current
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry, TCU, Med/Surg (per diem agency nurse)
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
08.2019 - 03.2020
RN, Patient Care Resource/ Float Pool/Nsg. Supvr. Support, House Resource Progressive Care, Stepdown , ER, Observation Care Unit, Med/Surg
Salinas Valley Health
03.2019 - Current
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Stroke Unit
Swedish Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
RN, Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2017
RN, Med/Surg.Telemetry,Hospice,Palliative ,Emergency Room (per diem)
Delta Hospital
09.2004 - 08.2020
Lynn Valley Care Center
01.2003 - 01.2005
Windermere Care Center
01.2003 - 01.2005
RN, Intermediate and Extended Care Unit
Finnish Manor
01.2003 - 01.2005
RN, Nursing Supervisor, Acute Care
Saudi German Hospital
01.1991 - 01.2002
RN, Charge Nurse, Surgical Ward
Al Adan Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990
RN, Multi-Acute Care Unit
King Khalid University Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1986
RN,Medical/Surgical Ward
Silliman University Medical Center
01.1981 - 01.1982
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the Visayas
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Special watch over the care of patients with cardiac conditions such as chest pains, arrhythmias, CVA, MI, post infarction and other condition.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm and initiated ordered IV medication drips.
- Prepare patients for stress testing, echocardiogram,peripheral diagnostic studies,cardiac catheterization procedures and operating room.
- Performed tasks of monitoring,analyzing and interpreting data on blood pressure,heart beat and physical distress.
- Received patients from cath. lab and aware of appropriate assessments for vital signs,affected limb,insertion site and restriction in activity immediately after procedure.
- Evaluated patients response to treatment and progress towards goal.
- Acted as patients advocate,interacted in a timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care and efficiency.
- Provide patient and family education in disease states,expectations,medications and home health care.
- Managed and provided clinical direction to student nurses and CNA’s.
- Regularly float to all telemetry, stepdown, progressive care, ER and med/surg units.
- Worked as Nsg Supervisor’s Support/ House Support during these COVID 19 pandemic crisis.