Gina Lockwood
'Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Med surg/telemetry units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Queen's Medical Center, Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI
Honolulu, HI
03.2016 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
05.2009 - 03.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Pali Momi Medical Center
Pearl City, HI
09.2004 - 01.2009
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2004
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Care Coordination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Relations
- Coordinating Referrals
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Sick Visit Procedures
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Care Planning
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Nursing Plan Development
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Seizure Management
- Patient Management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Gastroenteral Nutrition Education
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Epic EHR Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- SBAR Communication
- Diabetes Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Discharging
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Documenting Vitals
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Strong Medical Ethic
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004-present
- TCAR Training - 2018-Present
- ACLS Certification 2018-Present
- Transplant Training - 2018-Present
- NIHSS Stroke Training - 2018-Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Queen's Medical Center, Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI
03.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Center
05.2009 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Pali Momi Medical Center
09.2004 - 01.2009
Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University