Gladys Mae Rama
Registered Nurse
Watsonville,California
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
Missoula, MT
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitoring patient's condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observing and interpreting patient's symptoms and communicating them to physicians
- Coordinate care with other health care providers and specialists
- Administer treatments and medications
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations and adhere to infection-control protocols
Volunteer Staff Nurse, Medical Adult/Pediatric, OB
Our Lady Of The Rule Maternity & General Hospital
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Performed various nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient
Neuron Psychological Care Center L.L.C.
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted the Psychiatrist and Psychologist in their daily operations, including writing reports and maintaining client charts on EMR system
- Ensured new and follow-up clients are properly enrolled and documents are up to date
- Performed triage and screening of new clients
- Organized and managed the Psychiatrist's schedule of clients
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times
- Established effective working relationships with members of the health care team, clients, and families
- Demonstrated responsibility and accountability for own professional practice
Front Office Executive, Intensive Care Unit
NMC Specialty Hospital L.L.C.
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Prepared documents of all patients in the unit needed for insurance approval
- Coordinated with the hospital insurance coordinators regarding insurance queries and approval status
- Collaborated with the doctors regarding documents needed for insurance approval
- Provided information about medical insurance coverage to patients
- Acted as the patient advocate
- Scheduled appointments in person or by telephone
- Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
MedicalDevice ComplaintManagement Quality Auditor
WIPRO BPO
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Ensured overall completeness of complaint handling process
- Developed and maintained data collection and analysis tools
- Executed good faith efforts in obtaining relevant information for each complaint
- Performed audits to every complaint handling task to ensure accuracy
- Worked with analysts to identify, diagnose and solve system and complaint issues
- Developed and maintained internal systems to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Communicated with health care professionals and analyzed each device complaint in order to create an FDA report, as appropriate
- Created and sent vigilance reports to different regulatory agencies of specific countries
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chong Hua Hospital
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Directed the admission, discharge and general flow of patient care
- Transcribed and implemented doctor's orders
- Supervised other co-nurses and nursing aides
- Scheduled patient's laboratory and other medical procedures in a timely manner
- Coordinated with physicians, nurse supervisors, co-nurses and other departments of the hospital, as appropriate about patient's status, needs, laboratory and surgical procedures
- Delegated unit work assignments - Medication Preparation Nurse
- Monitored and ordered medicines and supplies
- Ensured availability of medicines needed per patient in the unit
- Maintained appropriate storage and strict documentation of usage and wastage of concentrated electrolytes and controlled substances
- Maintained accountability for controlled substances; inventories medications at the beginning and end of the shift with another licensed nurse; notified supervisor of discrepancies
- Supported the facility's medical supply system; follows procedures for patient's charge items -Medicating Nurse
- Obtained and recorded initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial need
- Developed and implemented a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by the Nursing Standards of Care
- Implemented and documented timely interventions appropriate to patient needs
- Assessed the effectiveness of medication administered to patient each shift
Volunteer Staff Nurse, Medical Adult/Pediatric, OB
Saint Anthony Mother And Child Hospital
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Maintained high levels of efficiency during training by taking detailed notes and asking questions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided hands-on care to patients by administering medications
- Observed and monitored patients' conditions
- Educated patients and their family on disease management
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions during labor
- Handled equipment and administered medications related to labor, delivery, and the care of newborn
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Cebu City, Philippines 06.2004 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Abellana National School
Cebu City, Cebu 06.2000 - 03.2004
Skills
Precepting
Cerner software
Microsoft Office Applications
Medication Administration
Removing sutures
Strong clinical judgment
Patient Management
Foley catheters
Diabetes and nutrition education
EMR / EHR
Chronic disease management
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
01-2023
Basic Life Support
09-2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
Volunteer Staff Nurse, Medical Adult/Pediatric, OB
Our Lady Of The Rule Maternity & General Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Outpatient
Neuron Psychological Care Center L.L.C.
08.2017 - 09.2019
Front Office Executive, Intensive Care Unit
NMC Specialty Hospital L.L.C.
04.2015 - 06.2017
MedicalDevice ComplaintManagement Quality Auditor
WIPRO BPO
11.2012 - 04.2015
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chong Hua Hospital
10.2009 - 07.2012
Volunteer Staff Nurse, Medical Adult/Pediatric, OB
Saint Anthony Mother And Child Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Jose-Recoletos
06.2004 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Abellana National School
06.2000 - 03.2004