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Era Mae Chua Gibbons

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Passionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong patient assessment skills and a commitment to delivering holistic, high-quality care. Focused on fostering trust and building relationships with patients to enhance their healthcare experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

St. John's Community Health
Los Angeles, California
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify diverse patient care needs.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for acute health issues to improve outcomes.
  • Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering compassionate care.
  • Performed well-child checks, including growth assessments and nutritional guidance.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose health concerns.
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans for patients.
  • Monitored diet and physical activity to adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Registered Nurse

Western Convalescent Hospital
City Of Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Cardinal Medical Group
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - 10.2023
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to formulate and implement treatment strategies.
  • Assessed and treated STDs in male and female patients.
  • Prescribed pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to enhance patient comfort.
  • Coordinated with physicians and specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services and additional care as needed.
  • Conducted patient physicals, comparing results with established medical records for accurate diagnosis.
  • Provided preventive care including well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, health needs, and lifestyle modifications for disease prevention.

Registered Nurse

Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Lawndale, CA
02.2015 - 11.2018
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient needs
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Registered Nurse

Marina Care Nursing Rehabilitation Center
Culver City, CA
01.2010 - 02.2015
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN -

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CA
12.2019

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

Domingo Tamondong Memorial School
Philippines
10.2005

Bachelor Of Science In Medical Technology - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines

Skills

  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Work planning and prioritization
  • Standards of care
  • Disease prevention education
  • Diagnostic interventions and tests
  • Health care evaluation
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Physical examinations and assessments
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Patient rapport and rights
  • Preventive and palliative care
  • Chronic and acute health management
  • Patient follow-up and rehabilitation
  • Geriatric care and diabetes management
  • Wound care and infection control
  • Telemedicine coordination
  • Health promotion strategies
  • Medical history review and evaluation
  • Medication prescribing and education
  • Diagnostic screenings and lab result interpretation

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse California - Since 2008
  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner California- Since June 2020
  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner , American Nurses Credentialing Center , Feb 14, 2020
  • Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist , California 2010-2016

Affiliations

Wide reader, loves music, singing and cooking

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

St. John's Community Health
02.2024 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Cardinal Medical Group
06.2020 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Western Convalescent Hospital
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre
02.2015 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse

Marina Care Nursing Rehabilitation Center
01.2010 - 02.2015

Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN -

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -

Domingo Tamondong Memorial School

Bachelor Of Science In Medical Technology - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Santo Tomas

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