GEMMA MAY PENAFLOR
RICHMOND,TX
Summary
Seasoned Nurse with more than 20 years of experience in nursing profession, bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in staff supervision and mentoring. Assist in ensuring that established standards of care are utilized. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Head and Neck & Cardiology Dept
Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise the staffing and operation of the Outpatient Head and Neck, and Cardiology department which includes Ophthalmology Clinic, ENT Clinic, Plastic and Minor Procedure Clinic, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, and Cardiology Clinic).
- Assists in monitoring and ensuring that established standards of care are utilized, including, but not limited to, assessment, health teaching, medication reconciliation, and discharge planning.
- Assists in monitoring the maintenance of safety standards for all customers.
- Assists in identifying customer problems and seeking resolutions.
- Communicates with physicians, higher-ranking nurses and other staff regarding the needs of customers;
- Serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
- Assists with assignments according to departmental standards;
- Reinforces cost-effective utilization of personnel and supplies;
- Supports and participates in quality improvement process;
LEAD RN, ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CLINIC
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health Systemrn
Houston, TX, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery serves a diverse patient population, including trauma, head and neck cancer, cleft palate, biopsies, dental extractions, dental implants, adult facial and jaw abnormalities.
- Performs physical assessments, assesses patient's health history, performs medication reconciliation, assesses compliance with prescribed plan of care
- Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures involving the administration of moderate IV sedation in the presence of, and by the order of, a provider; assesses, interprets, and intervenes based on the patient assessment and vital signs during procedural sedation.
- Acts as preceptor, trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols; supports the development of other staff
- Conducted daily shift briefs and occasional in-service training to staff as needed.
STAFF RN II
Level 1 TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 03.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection, medication administration.
- Oversaw and managed various aspects of telemetry, including PA catheter and arterial management, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires.
RN Staff, 4B Surgical and Neuro IMU
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
Houston, Texas
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Provided direct nursing care including medication administration, wound dressing and catheterization.
- Performed daily assessment of patient's vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease process management.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge RN
MEMORIAL HERMANN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IN KATY
Katy, TX
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care, NG tube care, etc.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patient.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Davao Doctors College
Gen. Malvar St, Davao City03.1993
High School Graduate -
Ateneo De Davao University
McArthur Hwy, Davao City, Philippines03.1988
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision, Staff Education and Training, Mentoring and Coaching
- Critical Care
- BLS/ ACLS certified
- NIH Stroke Scale certified
- Clinical leadership
- Staff scheduling/Duty delegation
Certification
- TNCC
- ACLS
- BLS
- TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING, 2009 - PRESENT
- Ambulatory Care Nursing certified, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Head and Neck & Cardiology Dept
Ben Taub General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
LEAD RN, ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CLINIC
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health Systemrn
08.2023 - Current
RN Staff, 4B Surgical and Neuro IMU
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
01.2012 - 05.2012
STAFF RN II
Level 1 TRAUMA SURGICAL ICU
01.2012 - 03.2021
RN Staff Nurse/Charge RN
MEMORIAL HERMANN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IN KATY
03.2009 - 01.2012
- TNCC
- ACLS
- BLS
- TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING, 2009 - PRESENT
- Ambulatory Care Nursing certified, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Davao Doctors College
High School Graduate -
Ateneo De Davao University
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