Grace Manago
Suisun,CA
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Nurse from Americare, recognized for delivering compassionate care and fostering trust with patients and families. Excelled in patient education and medication administration, significantly contributing to high patient satisfaction levels. Demonstrated exceptional time management and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and streamlined home healthcare processes.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Keck Trust
Fairfield, CA
03.2015 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
Home Health Nurse
Americare
918 Merchant Street
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
House Supervisor
Fred Finch Youth Center Mental Health
5063 Midway Road, Vacaville
02.2003 - 05.2012
- Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Participated in budget planning meetings, helping allocate funds appropriately for staffing needs or equipment upgrades.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
Staff Nurse
Queens Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl Street
02.1981 - 08.1994
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.1981
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI05.1979
High School Diploma -
Castle High School
Kaneohe, HI06.1977
Skills
- Oxygen Administration
- Home Health Nursing
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- ADL support
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Personal care needs
- Mobility Assistance
- Treatment Planning
- Hospice Care
- Passive Range of Motion
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Self Motivation
Gardening, travel, and reading
I enjoy gardening, planting my own fruits and veggies. Nurturing them on a regular basis and watching them grow. Sharing them with my family and friends for bragging rights and nourishment.
I enjoy traveling home to Hawaii yearly and short trips here and there locally in California.
I've always enjoyed reading a good book on my days off.
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Keck Trust
03.2015 - 04.2024
Home Health Nurse
Americare
09.2010 - 05.2016
House Supervisor
Fred Finch Youth Center Mental Health
02.2003 - 05.2012
Staff Nurse
Queens Medical Center
02.1981 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Honolulu Community College
High School Diploma -
Castle High School