GERALDINE ORCAJO MELGAR
Modesto,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medical-surgical, oncology-telemetry. Committed to delivering compassionate care through effective patient assessment, individualized care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
Modesto, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care for pre- and post-operative oncology patients in a high-acuity unit
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to create individualized treatment plans that addressed specific patient needs
- Document patient status and interventions using electronic health records
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs and coordinated referrals to specialists.
Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, USA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs in critical situations.
- Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, and lab results to ensure timely interventions
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge care to enhance understanding and compliance
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems to support continuity of care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
Staff Nurse
Misamis University Medical Center
, Philippines
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, medication administration, and IV therapy to support recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications following safety protocols
- Promoted infection control and maintained a safe care environment
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documentation
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to streamline treatment preparations and ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease management and medication adherence to empower self-management.
Staff Nurse
Capitol University Medical Center
, Philippines
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care and administered treatments to ensure optimal recovery
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient records and care documentation to support continuity of care
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff to enhance patient understanding and satisfaction
Community Health Nurse (Nurse Deployment Program)
RHU Sinacaban
, Philippines
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitored prenatal and postnatal patients to ensure healthy maternal and infant outcomes.
- Conducted health assessments for diverse community populations.
- Provided immunizations and preventive care in underserved communities
- Administered immunizations and managed vaccination records efficiently.
- Delivered health education sessions to empower community members in disease prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance access to health promotion initiatives for underserved populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misamis University
Philippines01-2013
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
Misamis University Medical Center
08.2016 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
Capitol University Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2016
Community Health Nurse (Nurse Deployment Program)
RHU Sinacaban
01.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misamis University