Gilza Guillano
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Enhanced patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication, advocating for best practices. Recognized for managing complex patient situations and promoting safety, ensuring optimal recovery and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2008 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emotional awareness
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- California Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
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