Eva Ignacio
Searcy,AR
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in ICU. Possessing essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork, and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments, and commitment to maintaining the highest level of patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families, and medical staff, along with an outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
Searcy, Arkansas
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
16 Tandang Sora Ave., Quezon City, Philippines04-2016
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Compassionate Care
- Family Support
- Resource Utilization
- Quality Improvement
- Reliable and Responsible
- Specimen Collection
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Documentation And Reporting
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse -Arkansas License # 222104
- Basic Life Support Certified (American Heart Association)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified (American Heart Association)
- Latest CEU fast Certified
- Cardiac Emergencies: Sudden Death
- Cardiac Emergencies
- Chronic Kidney Disease Management
- Vasoactive Drips: A guide and Titrating Critical Care Drips'
Languages
Filipino
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
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