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Overview
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Education
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FRANZ MITCHELLE TAHURA

North Platte,Nebraska

Summary

Compassionate ICU Staff Nurse, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care nursing, and emergency response management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams and optimal patient care outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Staff Nurse

Great Plains Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
  • Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, daily weights and laboratory results.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations or bronchoscopies.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, nasogastric tube placement or insertion of urinary catheters as required.
  • Ensured appropriate documentation of patient care activities according to established standards.
  • Responded promptly to changes in a patient's condition by initiating life saving interventions as needed.

ICU Staff Nurse

Southern Philippines Medical Center
09.2017 - 01.2023
  • Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
  • Developed relationships with families of long term ICU residents by offering emotional support throughout their stay.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, daily weights and laboratory results.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations or bronchoscopies.

ICU Staff Nurse

Anda Riverview Medical Center
09.2013 - 05.2016
  • Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices for current patients in the ICU setting.

Gen/surg staff nurse

Anda Riverview Medical Center
04.2011 - 09.2013
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
  • Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
  • Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
  • Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Pedro College
Davao City, Philippines
03-2007

High school -

Deeper Life Academy
Davao City, Philippines
03-2003

Elementary -

Deeper Life Academy
Davao City, Philippines
03-1999

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Critical care management
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Neurological assessment
  • Emotional support
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient advocacy
  • Compassionate care
  • Invasive procedure assistance
  • Electronic health records
  • Critical thinking
  • Documentation standards
  • Family communication
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Intravenous therapy

Job Scope

Identifies nursing needs of patients., Performs nursing interventions such as irrigations, bathing, catheterization, enemas, oral hygiene, oxygen inhalation, suction, etc., Monitor vital signs and records it., Provides health teachings., Accompanies doctors during routine rounds., Responds to emergency situations with complete gear such as the E-cart., Does the inventory of supplies., Maintains completeness of charts., Does nursing routine rounds., Monitor exact, detailed reports and records of critical ICU patient., Monitor and record symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and inform to physician., Carefully observe and document patient medical information and vital signs., Document patients’ treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions., Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans., Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s response and conditions., Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions., Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctor order., Monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances., Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity., Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status., Treating wounds and providing advanced life support., Assist physicians with procedures such as endotracheal intubation and elective cardio version., Ensuring that ventilator, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly., Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use., Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices., Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team., Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment., Assess patients’ pain levels and sedation requirements., Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs., Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed., Acting as patient advocate., Provides education and support to patient families.

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
  • NIHSS certification
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
  • Registered Nurse, California State Board of Nursing, Lic. No. 95417482, Expiration: 09/30/26
  • Registered Nurse, Nebraska State Board of Nursing, Lic. No. 96571, Expiration: 10/31/26

Timeline

ICU Staff Nurse

Great Plains Health
03.2023 - Current

ICU Staff Nurse

Southern Philippines Medical Center
09.2017 - 01.2023

ICU Staff Nurse

Anda Riverview Medical Center
09.2013 - 05.2016

Gen/surg staff nurse

Anda Riverview Medical Center
04.2011 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Pedro College

High school -

Deeper Life Academy

Elementary -

Deeper Life Academy