GINA YU
ELMHURST,IL
Summary
Proactive RN with strong background in emergency care, adept at rapid assessment and critical decision-making, prepared for demands in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and adaptability, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient triage, advance life support, and crisis management. Known for reliability, calm under pressure, and effective communication. With proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Organized, dependable, dynamic with hands-on experience and talent for navigating challenges.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Resource
Ascension Health (SMEMC, SFH, SJH, HFMC)
02.2014 - Current
- Served as a key resource for other nursing staff members regarding clinical questions or concerns related to various aspects of emergency medicine practice.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering open communication, teamwork, and collaboration among nursing staff members.
- Prevented potential medical errors by adhering strictly to established protocols for medication administration, documentation, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN Medical-Surgical, Telemetry & Trauma
Broward Health, Broward General Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2013
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Emergency Dept.
Dept. of Health & Medical Services, Dubai Hospital
06.1992 - 06.2003
- Assessed incoming trauma victims quickly in collaboration with other healthcare providers for immediate life-saving measures.
- Responded effectively to rapidly changing situations by adapting treatment plans as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing cases and allocating resources.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, and medical needs in the fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Closely monitored critical patients requiring continuous observation or frequent intervention due to unstable conditions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
Staff RN
Hai Al Jamea Hospital, Jeddah, KSA
06.1989 - 06.1991
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
Staff RN
Metropolitan Medical Ctr. (Metropolitan Hospital)
10.1987 - 06.1989
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines03-1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Cardiac monitors
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Critical Care Course (ICU Prep)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Resource
Ascension Health (SMEMC, SFH, SJH, HFMC)
02.2014 - Current
RN Medical-Surgical, Telemetry & Trauma
Broward Health, Broward General Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2013
RN Emergency Dept.
Dept. of Health & Medical Services, Dubai Hospital
06.1992 - 06.2003
Staff RN
Hai Al Jamea Hospital, Jeddah, KSA
06.1989 - 06.1991
Staff RN
Metropolitan Medical Ctr. (Metropolitan Hospital)
10.1987 - 06.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Silliman University
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