GERMAN, JR. GORDOVE
AGACNP-BC
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience in different areas of nursing. A recent graduate and a newly board certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working in team environment and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic/ Lung Transplant
Stanford Health Care
PALO ALTO , CA
07.2023 - Current
- Responded swiftly in emergency situations related to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Facilitated communication between family members and caregivers by providing updates on patient progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies throughout the hospital environment.
- Provided direct patient care in a Cardiothoracic/ Lung transplant AAU setting, including assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to life-threatening situations quickly and appropriately.
- Administered intravenous medications according to physician orders and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Provided discharge instructions for discharged patients regarding home health resources available in the community.
- Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to assess their physical condition, mental status, pain levels.
- Maintained accurate medical records on all assigned patients using the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries.
- Evaluated patient progress towards goals set forth in individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient's response to treatment interventions and reported changes promptly to physicians or other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Educated patients and their families about cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practices related to cardiac telemetry nursing care.
- Implemented appropriate interventions according to established protocols for rapid response teams.
- Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or unstable rhythms.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Delano
Delano, CA
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse
Village Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Missoula, MT
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians on orders pertaining to medications, treatments and diagnostic tests.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, medications and self-care management strategies.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies or changes in a patient's condition by initiating appropriate interventions according to nursing standards of practice.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans in collaboration with other health team members.
- Monitored patient progress toward goals identified in the plan of care; adjusted plan as needed based on assessment data.
- Identified potential risk factors for physical or psychosocial problems; initiated appropriate interventions or referred to other healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care to post-operative surgical patients in the skilled unit.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications and other pertinent information.
- Facilitated effective communication among interdisciplinary teams through active participation in daily huddles and weekly meetings.
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs and medication administration.
- Provided compassionate support to families during difficult times.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by providing guidance and support to new staff members.
- Performed wound care such as dressing changes, irrigation of wounds, debridement of necrotic tissue.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to both staff and patients.
- Identified potential risk factors or changes in condition that may require physician notification.
- Actively participated in case conferences, rounds, meetings and committees as assigned.
Public Health Nurse
Department Of Education
Iligan City , Philippines
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Drafted and revised reports, articles and background papers.
- Attended functions within community and spoke with public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
- Collaborated with local health departments and other community partners.
- Performed assessments for each individual case to determine best fit for materials and services.
- Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Iligan Medical Center Hospital
Iligan City , Philippines
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and performed other diagnostic tests as required.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring safe transition from acute care setting.
- Responded quickly to code blue calls providing advanced life support measures as necessary.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Iligan Medical Center Hospital
Iligan City , Philippines
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
Education
Post Masters - ADULT/GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2024
Master of Arts - NURSING MAJOR IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSIRTY
MARAWI CITY, PHILIPPINES 04-2012
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE
ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES 03-2007
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Culturally-sensitive care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Evaluation
- Team Coordination
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Cardiac Care
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient - Adventist Health Delano 2021
Certification
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (California)
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
- Registered Nurse (California)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified Provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Provider
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino
Professional
Cebuano
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic/ Lung Transplant
Stanford Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Delano
01.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Village Healthcare And Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 01.2021
Public Health Nurse
Department Of Education
01.2013 - 01.2018
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Iligan Medical Center Hospital
09.2009 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Iligan Medical Center Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2009
Post Masters - ADULT/GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Walden University
Master of Arts - NURSING MAJOR IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSIRTY
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE
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