Gemma Muyano Pangan
Redlands,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and Clinical Instructor focused on cultivating a nurturing educational environment that drives student success. Leverages 28 years of experience to build strong relationships with faculty and students through empathetic communication and mentorship.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Loma Linda University Health School of Nursing
Loma Linda, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Guide and supervise nursing students in classroom, lab, and clinical learning activities.
- Provided clinical support and instruction to enhance student learning during clinical rotations.
- Instruct clinical lab activities to meet educational requirements stated in the credit course outline and the board of registered nursing regulations.
- Supervise student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Focused on enhancing student development by providing engaging and practical training opportunities. through hands-on training.
- Evaluated student performance against course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, and examinations, ensuring accountability and progress.
- Advised students academically to foster their success on campus and in future nursing careers.
- Contribute professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online or during established consultation hours.
- Remain current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and the impact such concepts have in nursing program students' education.
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.1998 - 01.2021
- Provided excellent nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Medical Intensive Care unit and those suffering from neurological disorders, such as stroke, TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack), seizure, and other neurological conditions in the Neurology Unit.
- Executed quality patient care techniques that ensured compliance with safety and health regulations as Team Leader/Relief Charge Nurse.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families, and answered questions about the health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to enhance performance and ensure patient safety.
- Led team as a resource nurse and LLEAP superuser while precepting new nurses.
- Established and maintained positive relationships and communication with team members to provide the needs of patients and families.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Unit 9100: MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) 1998-2016; Neurology 2016-2021
Public Health Nurse II
County of San Bernardino, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
06.2001 - 10.2005
- Delivered targeted health services to clients in the assigned area by prioritizing health issues referred by public and private agencies.
- Conducted numerous phone calls and home visits to assess patient and family needs, providing education on lead poisoning prevention, nutrition, safety, and personal hygiene.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs regarding lead poisoning.
- Coordinated with other health care teams in assessing, planning, and providing needed health and related services for lead poisoning prevention program.
- Engaged with community members and local leaders at events to identify and promote strategies for reducing lead exposure.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
- Visited health care providers and clinics for follow-up visits related to state testing and compliance.
- Documented actions by completing forms, report logs, and patient records, while complying with legal requirements and keeping patient information confidential.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Loma Linda University School of Nursing
Loma Linda, CA03-1998
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Student evaluation
- Patient education
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Time management
- Academic advising
- Patient safety
- Safety control
- Supervising students
- Evaluating student performance
- Coordinating student schedules
- Leadership and mentoring
Certification
- Public Health Nurse Certificate, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) 1st-6th Certifications, STOP THE BLEED trainer certified, ATI Proctor Certification
Language
Filipino/Tagalog
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Loma Linda University Health School of Nursing
03.2020 - Current
Public Health Nurse II
County of San Bernardino, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
06.2001 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.1998 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Loma Linda University School of Nursing