Gianni Carlo Bongol
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Plastic Surgery
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Documented accurate and detailed information regarding patient assessments, interventions, progress, and response to treatments within electronic health records system.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
Registered Nurse, ICU
St. Joseph Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Used Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist
12.2014 - 02.2020
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maximized preventative care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Registered Nurse.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered over 30 light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Increased utilization of preventative care to reduce readmissions.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
- Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden LivingCenters
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurses informed of changes.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for average of 20 patients per 8 hours shift in Nursing Home facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Nueva Caceres
Naga City, Philippines03-2013
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Acute Care Expertise
- IV setup
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Computer proficiency
- Organization and Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Precepting
- Triaging
Certification
- Certified Ultrasound Peripheral Intravenous Insertion Training - 12/30/2020
- Certified BLS Training
- Certified ACLS Training
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Plastic Surgery
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
St. Joseph Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
02.2020 - 02.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Houston Methodist
12.2014 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden LivingCenters
11.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Nueva Caceres