Erwin Mark Lafiguera, RN, BSN
Queens,NY
Summary
Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare - New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Emergency Care Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Thames
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced lifesaving skills when needed.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians providing feedback regarding patients' status and progress towards goals of care plan.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Managed arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
Junior Charge Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Thames
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- 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.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Adult Emergency Room Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Thames
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with hospital policy.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Thames
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and medications, ensuring availability for emergency situations.
- Collaborated with public safety and community organizations to improve emergency response and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
Baguio City
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
Nursing Training Associate
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
Baguio City
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Monitored performance of participants before and after training using pre and post tests and evaluations.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training programs using pre- and post-assessment tools.
- Developed targeted courses to achieve company training objectives and enhance skills of new employees in leadership roles.
- Implemented diversity and inclusion training programs to foster an equitable workplace environment.
Registered Nurse
Benguet General Hospital
La Trinidad, Benguet
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
Baguio City05-2013
Skills
- Clinical Patient Assessment
- Emergency Situation Assessment
- Patient Prioritization
- Attention to Detail in Documentation
- Airway Control
- Skilled in Conflict Mediation
Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
Accomplishments
- Sepsis Star (Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 2021)
- Star of the Month (Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 2021)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare - New York Presbyterian Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Emergency Care Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
08.2022 - 03.2023
Junior Charge Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.2022 - 07.2022
Adult Emergency Room Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.2019 - 12.2021
Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
06.2018 - 01.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2018
Nursing Training Associate
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Benguet General Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
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