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Gary Gravador

Queens,NY

Summary

Experienced registered nurse in the US specializing in general medical nursing in both acute and long-term care settings, assessment techniques, and emergency medical response. Committed to enhancing patient/client wellness through tailored health plans and effective collaboration with medical team, family members, and/or guardians.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Duty Nurse

Direct Hire
Davao City, Philippines
08.2021 - 06.2025
  • Provided personalized care to clients in home settings.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
  • Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.

Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Flushing, NY
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare teams to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Evaluated patient care plans and adjusted them according to individual needs and responses.
  • Administered medications to patients according to prescribed protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.

Charge Nurse, 5 North - General Medicine Floor

New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell
New York, New York
02.2003 - 01.2019
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices in patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to discuss patient treatment plans and progress updates.
  • 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.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.

Staff Nurse, 3 Tower - General Medicine Floor

Carolinas Medical Center - Main
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.1998 - 10.2002
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.

Nurse Manager, Night Shift - 11pm-7am

Carrington Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Matthews, North Carolina
12.1998 - 12.2000
  • Oversaw nursing staff scheduling and daily operations in a busy hospital unit.
  • Managed patient care plans and ensured compliance with health regulations.
  • Facilitated staff training programs to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment for optimal care delivery.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to support professional development of nursing staff.

Charge Nurse, Skilled Unit

Convalescent Center of Lee County, Inc
Sanford , North Carolina
08.1995 - 12.1998
  • Supervised nursing staff during shifts to ensure quality patient care.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for smooth workflow.
  • Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices in care delivery.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brokenshire College
Davao City, The Philippines
04-1990

High School Diploma -

Ateneo De Davao University - High School Unit
Davao City, The Philippines
04-1986

Skills

  • Assessment techniques
  • Medication administration
  • Care planning
  • Emergency response
  • Health education
  • Patient record management
  • Epic EMR software
  • Infection control measures
  • HIPAA protocol adherence

Accomplishments

  • Recipient, The International Daisy Award For Most Outstanding Nurse, September 2004
  • Recipient, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center Recognition for Most Outstanding Nurse, November 2004
  • Recipient, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center Star Employee Of The Month, August 2008

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Professional Regulation Commission, The Philippines, December 1990
  • Certified, Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), March 1994
  • Registered Nurse, The State Education Department of New York, December 1994
  • Registered Nurse, Nursing & Midwifery Council, United Kingdom, July 2000
  • Certified, American Heart Association Basic Life Support Program, April 2025

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Direct Hire
08.2021 - 06.2025

Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
02.2021 - 08.2021

Charge Nurse, 5 North - General Medicine Floor

New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell
02.2003 - 01.2019

Nurse Manager, Night Shift - 11pm-7am

Carrington Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.1998 - 12.2000

Staff Nurse, 3 Tower - General Medicine Floor

Carolinas Medical Center - Main
08.1998 - 10.2002

Charge Nurse, Skilled Unit

Convalescent Center of Lee County, Inc
08.1995 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brokenshire College

High School Diploma -

Ateneo De Davao University - High School Unit

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