Gerald Bong Tagupa RN, BSN
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Altru Hospital, skilled in advanced cardiac monitoring and airway management. Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Expertise in cardiovascular nursing and ACLS, ensuring optimal care for critically ill patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Altru Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
ER Registered Nurse
St. Kateri Medical Center - SMP Health
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided emergency care for patients suffering from Trauma, Stroke and Cardiac episodes.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
ER Registered Nurse
Manila Doctors Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2017
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines04-2010
Skills
- Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
- Impella (VADs)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Ventilator management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Airway management
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Leadership role (Charge nurse)
Certification
- Trauma Nursing Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Altru Hospital
08.2021 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
St. Kateri Medical Center - SMP Health
07.2017 - 07.2021
ER Registered Nurse
Manila Doctors Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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