Open To Work
Grace Narcida
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and direct care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment. Committed to enhancing patient care quality through effective collaboration and process improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance patient care quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Monitor patient hemodynamic utilizing Swann Ganz catheter.
- Taking care with LVAD/Impella patient reported for any abnormal changes from the MAP or alarm.
- Monitoring post ope patient such as post PCI, TAVR, EVAR
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards.
Staff Nurse
National Heart Center/Royal Hospital
Sultanate Of Oman
03.2015 - 05.2023
- Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care for improved compliance.
- 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.
- Assisting Doctor at the bedside for inserting arterial line, central line, temporary pace maker, complicated sheath removal post PCI
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly recognize changes in patient condition, enabling timely interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
Staff Nurse
King Abdullah Hospital
Bisha, Saudi Arabia
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Staff Nurse
United Doctors Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores within the department.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed training materials for ongoing staff education, promoting adherence to clinical guidelines and standards of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Administered critical care procedures and monitored patient vital signs for optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes in the ICU, improving efficiency in patient management and care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Asian College
Quezon City, Philippines03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Management
St Joseph's College
Quezon City, Philippines04.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- IV insertion and IV Infusion set up
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Cardiac care
- Documentation and charting
- Telemetry monitoring
- Monitoring for patient with SwanGanz catheter
- Providing care for patient with LVADs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
National Heart Center/Royal Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse
King Abdullah Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2013
Staff Nurse
United Doctors Medical Center
07.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Asian College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Management
St Joseph's College