Hilda Uy Forcadela
Colfax,NC
Summary
Skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist bringing 13+ years of experience in Inpatient and Outpatient facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable, delivering local and general anesthesia to patients. Excellent observational and decision-making skills honed over successful career.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
CEO
HuyForcadela,LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Specialized in airway management, in healthy and critically ill patients on advance ventilator settings
- Provide intra-operative management of emergency and non-emergency procedures spanning surgical specialties
- Collaborate with physician and nursing colleagues across disciplines to provide anesthetics for patients of diverse population
- Serve as clinical preceptor
- Evaluates, manages, and monitors fluids and electrolyte status
- Evaluates, manages and monitors patients undergoing colo-rectal, endocrine and oncologic, gastro-intestinal, plastic, urologic, vascular, gynecological surgeries
- Evaluates, manages, and monitors patient undergoing procedures in Interventional Radiology, GI/Endoscopy, EP lab, TEE, Cardioverson, ECTs, Bronchoscopy
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Novant Health System
03.2020 - Current
- Prepared patients for anesthesia, including administering and maintaining anesthesia and confirming proper sedation and pain management
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids
- Used EPIC to document notes and observations from each procedure.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Checked on patients post-anesthesia by inquiring about responses to drugs and surgical experiences.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Administered general, regional, and local anesthetics for multiple types of surgeries and procedures.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Gathered and prepared supplies and equipment to be used for pre-surgical tests to determine type of anesthesia for procedures.
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
- Performed pre-anesthetic screenings by conducting physical evaluations and thorough patient interviews.
- Worked alongside anesthesiologists to support tasks, monitor patients and maintain safety.
- Administered post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
- Selected, prepared or used equipment, monitors or drugs for administration of anesthetics.
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Piedmont Triad Anesthesia
09.2006 - 02.2020
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries
- Evaluated, interviewed and monitored patients before anesthetic administration to optimize medication plans
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans
- Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Monitored pulse, blood pressure and other responses to quickly identify and correct issues
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Unit
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
09.2002 - 07.2004
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center
03.1995 - 07.2004
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Chinese General Hospital
08.1991 - 07.1994
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-salem, NC08.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina in Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines03.1990
Skills
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Critical care nursing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- EPIC competency
- Culturally-competent care
- Student evaluations
- HIPAA
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Patient-focused care
- Confidential case documentation
- ERAS
- Clinical instruction
- Precepting
- Energetic
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, since 2006
- Member, North Carolina Nurse Anesthetist, since 2006
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- FEUNAF Inc.,USA
- Member, Philippine Nurses Association of America
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Certified Nurse Anesthetist in NC and TX
- Registered Nurse in North Carolina
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
Additional Information
Languages: English and Tagalog (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Interests: Travel, museum enthusiast, foodie.
Accomplishments
Participated as a Resource Speaker of the Balik Turo "Transforming Healthcare through Technological Innovations and Breakthroughs" an international conference held in Far Eastern University- Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in Quezon City, Philippines last February 4, 2020. My topic: " Innovation Practices on utilization of Safe Medicine"
Special Guest Lecturer to the Pan-Asian Americans seniors community in New Jersey in May 10, 2010. My topic was about patients concern and managing before, during and after cataract surgery.
Resource Speaker to Filipino nurses in the Philippines and around the globe in celebrating the Philippine Nurses Week last October 20,2023. My topic: Optimizing Patient Care: Pain Management.
Timeline
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Novant Health System
03.2020 - Current
CEO
HuyForcadela,LLC
01.2020 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Piedmont Triad Anesthesia
09.2006 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Unit
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
09.2002 - 07.2004
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center
03.1995 - 07.2004
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Chinese General Hospital
08.1991 - 07.1994
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina in Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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