Cerner
Ghendo Quicoy
Registered Nurse
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse offering comprehensive patient care in medical-surgical and intensive care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
The Village Health & Rehabilitation
Missoula, MT
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Volunteer Staff Nurse
Our Lady Of The Rule Maternity & General Hospital
, Cebu
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
Cebu, Cebu
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Assessed patient's overall status during regular nursing rounds and formulates nursing care plan
- Provided total bedside care to patients in the medical-surgical ward units
- Facilitated procurement of medication stocks and prepares medication tickets with stocks for the next shift as hospital protocol
- Observed rights of medication administration
- Administered prescribed medications in various routes (IVTT, IM, IV infusion, SQ, nebulization, via NGT) and documents accurately on the chart
- Referred any unusualities to the resident physician on duty after a thorough assessment and initial independent nursing interventions with no improvement
- Maintained IV line patency and regulated IV flow rates regularly at prescribed rate
- Performed IV reinsertion with appropriate IV cannula gauge for age in cases of dislodged IV sites
- Coordinated interdepartmentally for completion of lab and diagnostic studies, dietary changes, housekeeping needs, patient assist/transport to other departments, and other patient's special needs
- Adhered to patient data confidentiality and hospital infection-control policies and protocols
- Strictly monitored and charted patients' intake and output
- Assessed patients' health conditions and needs, focusing on formulating and implementing nursing care plan, and evaluated outcome of care and modifies if needed
- Recorded all nursing activities performed in a timely manner
- Provided patient comfort and ensured safety by raising side rails
- Facilitated discharge orders and provided health education to ensure continued treatment compliance post hospitalization.
Nurse Volunteer
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
Mandaue City, Cebu
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed total nursing care under a supervision of an employed staff nurse
- Assessed patient's overall status during regular nursing rounds with the staff nurse on duty
- Provided total bedside care to patients in the medical-surgical ward units
- Facilitated procurement of medication stocks and prepared medication tickets with stocks for the next shift as hospital protocol
- Observed rights of medication administration
- Administered prescribed medications in various routes (IVTT, IM, IV infusion, SQ, nebulization, via NGT) and documented accurately on the patient's chart
- Coordinated interdepartmentally for completion of laboratory and diagnostic studies, dietary changes, housekeeping needs, patient assist/transport to other departments, and other patient's special needs
- Adhered to patient data confidentiality and hospital infection-control policies and protocols
- Performed NGT feeding as prescribed to meet patients' daily nutritional needs
- Performed NGT removal, urinary catheter removal, and IV catheter removal as ordered
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety
- Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions.
Utilization Management Reviewer
Shearwater Health
Cebu City, Cebu
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Processed pre-authorization requests received via fax or web
- Conducted initial medical review to determine medical necessity of elective outpatient comprehensive imaging requests
- Performed review activities for procedures that require pre-authorization
- Issued approvals for studies that meet the specified guidelines
- Forwarded studies that do not meet the guidelines to the Medical Director for further review
- Provided optimum customer service
- Documented appropriate clinical information into the prior authorization system
- Maintained productivity, quality, and other services standards
- Participated in on-going training programs to ensure quality performance and compliance with guidelines
- Performed other duties as assigned
- Understood Company's Quality Improvement Program and participates in ongoing Quality Assurance projects as needed
Nurse Trainee
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
Mandaue City, Cebu
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Nurse Associate and Account Point of Contact
Medicall Philippines Inc, A Cognizant Company
Cebu City, Cebu
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Processed requests received via fax, email, or express referral system for DMEs, home health services, transportation and translation services, inpatient services, and physical therapy/rehabilitation while utilizing account standard guidelines for creation of purchase order numbers
- Ensured patient data are handled sensitively per HIPAA guidelines
- Sent out daily reports to onshore account management pertaining to daily completed tasks
- Decided for the average workload of the day for each associate in the team and assigned tasks accordingly as soon as in receipt
- Promptly answered associates' queries and suggested appropriate actions to concerns based on the account guidelines
- Communicated with onshore management for escalations issues that are beyond expertise or nonexistent in the guideline, for cancellation of purchase order numbers, and for notification of rush requests so these can be processed accordingly
- Educated associates for any guideline amendments
- Ensured quality of work is maintained by attending weekly quality improvement discussion
Medical Transcriptionist and Medical Editor
Medicall Philippines Inc
Cebu, Cebu
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Received audio dictation files from physicians and nurse practitioners via web portal and accurately transcribes and completes within recommended turn-around-time (TAT); prioritized rush files so patient needs onsite can be attended first
- Sensitively observed HIPAA guidelines in handling patient health data
- Attended regular QA meetings for improvement and adaptation of client guideline updates
- Carefully reviewed and corrected transcription files submitted by medical transcription team for quality check and audit
Medical Transcriptionist
SPI Global, Inc
Cebu, Cebu
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Transcribed and submitted audio dictation files received from physicians and nurse practitioners via client platform software within recommended TAT; gave priority to rush files
- Sensitively handled patient data as per HIPAA guidelines
- Utilized licensed medical software applications for reference to ensure accuracy of transcripts
- Notified management for file issues so clients can be promptly advised to have their files re-uploaded or re-dictated
- Participated in quality improvement discussions to improve transcript quality and adapt to guideline updates
Nurse Trainee
Sacred Heart Hospital
Cebu City, Cebu
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Provided professional quality nursing care to patients in private rooms, MS ward, ER, and ICCU
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols
- Instantly set up supplies and equipment and assisted physician during intubation of patient especially in the ER and ICCU
- Followed nursing process in identifying patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plan, and evaluating outcome and modifying as necessary
- Promoted ventilation by ensuring patency of O2 delivery system, performing gentle suctioning of patient's airway at regular interval as prescribed or as necessary, and elevates head of bed unless contraindicated
- Performed NGT and G-tube feeding as prescribed to meet patients' daily nutritional needs
- Monitored and documented patients' intake and output to ensure proper hydration
- Administered preoperative medications with accurate documentation prior to endorsing patients scheduled for surgery to the OR
- Performed parenteral feeding in the ICCU with close supervision by a charge nurse and monitored for complications intra- and post-feeding
- Closely monitored assigned ICCU patient and strictly implements turning schedule to prevent development of bedsores
- Attended to hygiene needs of patients especially in the ICCU
- Anticipated need for procurement of medications, medical supplies, and equipment for the next shift
- Performed wound care using sterile technique to prevent infection
- Ensured patients' safety before getting transported to other departments or outside facility
- Performed colostomy care and irrigation as ordered
Contractual Staff Nurse
Saint Anthony Mother And Child Hospital
Cebu City, Cebu
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Included job functions of a volunteer nurse listed below
- Trained and supervised new volunteer nurses in performing nursing procedures during orientation phase
- Encouraged all healthcare team members to follow policies and protocols in disposing infectious wastes as well as used sharp objects such as needles, surgical knife, etc
- Regularly participated in healthcare team meetings to evaluate overall healthcare quality, hospital needs, and to review for need for revision of hospital policies
- Clarified with physicians for potentially erroneous orders especially with regard to parenteral fluids and medications
- Determined daily workload of volunteer nurses and ensured that critical patients are highly prioritized
- Conducted health education interactively in the ward on a regular basis per hospital policy
- Checked for need for replenishment of medical supplies in the nurses' station in coordination with the nurse supervisor on duty
- Continually attended healthcare related trainings and seminars to keep knowledge and skills up to date
- Ensured all nursing activities performed are documented accurately
- Taught and directed non-professional nursing personnel
Nurse Volunteer
Saint Anthony Mother And Child Hospital
Cebu City
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Gave direct nursing care to patients in OB-GYNE and pediatric wards, delivery room, NICU, emergency room, and OPD
- Identified nursing needs of patients
- Planed, gave, and evaluated nursing care
- Facilitated admission of patients
- Performed nursing activities such as baby's bath, catheterization, etc
- Assisted patients in moving, maintaining proper alignments of patient body and utilizing good body mechanics
- Took and recorded vital signs
- Observed medical asepsis
- Observed signs and symptoms and instituted remedial action when appropriate and documented this to the chart
- Reported unusualities to the physician
- Observed and responded to patients' emotional and spiritual needs
- Acted as liaison between patient and hospital personnel
- Instructed, prepared, and interpreted to the patients and family, their roles in promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation
- Carried out doctors legal orders
- Assisted physician when examining patients
- Administered and charted medication and notes patient's reaction to medications and refer accordingly
- Ensureed that medical equipment and/or supplies received and endorsed shall be handled with proper care and maintenance
- Discharged patients per order
- Prepared post mortem care
- Interpreted hospital policies and procedures
- Gave health teaching
- Maintained good relationship with other healthcare personnel
- Charted accurately medication and treatment given
- Attended meetings and conferences for professional growth
- Performed other duties as required by the supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College Foundation, Inc
06.2004 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Paul College Foundation, Inc
06.2000 - 03.2004
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Removing sutures
Lab result interpretation
Infection control measures
Precepting
Procedure preparations
IV setup
Gastrostomy buttons experience
Diabetes and nutrition education
EMR / EHR
Direct Patient Care
Insulin medication assistance
Strong clinical judgment
Patient evaluation
Setting up referrals
Medication Administration
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Relationship building
Patient Assessments
Care Plan Development
[Type] care planning
Patient discharge
Software
Microsoft office apps
Point Click Care
Certification
Fundamentals Of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dominican Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Village Health & Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 12.2021
Volunteer Staff Nurse
Our Lady Of The Rule Maternity & General Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
Nurse Volunteer
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2018
Utilization Management Reviewer
Shearwater Health
01.2015 - 03.2018
Nurse Trainee
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2015
Nurse Associate and Account Point of Contact
Medicall Philippines Inc, A Cognizant Company
11.2012 - 01.2015
Medical Transcriptionist and Medical Editor
Medicall Philippines Inc
08.2011 - 11.2012
Medical Transcriptionist
SPI Global, Inc
01.2011 - 07.2011
Nurse Trainee
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2010
Contractual Staff Nurse
Saint Anthony Mother And Child Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2009
Nurse Volunteer
Saint Anthony Mother And Child Hospital
10.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College Foundation, Inc
06.2004 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Paul College Foundation, Inc
06.2000 - 03.2004