Ian Lester Abella
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Emergency Room Nurse providing fast, efficient, and high-quality care in high-pressure environments. Adept at rapid assessment, triage and stabilization of patients with acute and life-threatening conditions. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills and a calm, focused demeanor in critical situations. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to improved patient outcomes. Committed to continuous learning, evidence-based practice, and delivering compassionate care to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
06.2023 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Managed emergency care for patients in critical conditions, including MI, stroke and cardiac arrest.
- Contributed to the mentorship of new nursing staff, precepting newly graduated nurses and improving skills and knowledge of the staff.
- Expert in IV cannulation with depth knowledge of placing Ultrasound guided IV.
- Served as a clinical leader and advocate for early recognition, prompt treatment and effective management of sepsis.
Emergency Medical Technician
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence /Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Emergency Department
- Work closely with communications officer, paramedics, and emergency responder and emergency department, to deliver emergency and non- emergency pre-hospital and in hospital care to clients.
- Performed assessment to patient and provided appropriate care such as CPR, assisting ventilation, giving emergency medications as per protocols and policies. Handled medical emergency such as myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, cardiac arrest, pediatric and geriatric emergencies.
- Placed ECG leads, monitored and defibrillated patient needing lifesaving intervention. In depth knowledge of ECG rhythms especially life threatening rhythms. Inserted intravenous access and administered appropriate medications and initiated fluid therapy.
- Collaborated with Trauma Team inside the Emergency Room to provide stabilization, treatment and care for patients with multi-system trauma and life threatening injuries.
- Assisted doctors and paramedics both in-hospital and pre-hospital settings in providing procedures such as but not limited e.g. endotracheal tube insertion, chest-tube insertion, needle decompression, and management of multi-system trauma patients.
- Provided assessment and treatment for patients that was involved in significant mechanism injury such as fall, head injury, suspected with spinal cord injury and penetrating injuries.
- Became a triage officer to multiple patients incidents such as but not limited to multiple cars crash, building fire and catastrophic accident like explosion.
- Stabilized and treated burn patient with more than 45% total body surface burned and 2nd and 3rd degree burn. Provided appropriate intravenous fluid therapy, airway management and burn care.
- Member of the resuscitation team in hospital setting and pre-hospital setting providing ACLS and resuscitation effort such as defibrillation and giving anti-arrhythmic medications.
- In-depth knowledge of using and applying spinal motion restriction device such as C-collar, scoop stretcher, log roll and vacuum mattress.
- Performed life saving treatment for massive hemorrhage and applied equipments like, CAT tourniquet, Celox gauze and Celox powder to control bleeding.
- Emergency Department
Emergency Medical Technician
National Ambulance
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Administering basic life support to patients at the scene, en route to hospital and in pre-hospital in accordance to protocols, regulations and standards. Assessing the nature of injury or illness and treating them accordingly and within the scope of practice.
- Treated critically injured patients involved in motor vehicular accidents, and other trauma such as burn, drowning and work-related injuries. Provided emergency care for trauma patients especially with extensive injuries and patients with signs of shock.
- Applied spinal immobilization using c-collar and other stabilizing equipments such as back board and Kendrick extrication devices. Assisted ventilating patients using bag-valve mask and applied appropriate airway adjuncts such as LMA, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal adjuncts. Administered oxygen therapy using different mask depending on patients condition.
Emergency Medical Technician
Statmed Ambulance
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Administer emergency treatment to patients in life threatening medical situations, conduct onscene patient assessment to evaluate injuries and vital signs and communicate with families and patients to identify treatments based on medical history.
- Responded to emergency medical cases such as diabetic ketoacidocis, exacerbation of congestive heart failure, seizure, anaphylaxis etc. Provided the appropriate non pharmacologic intervention and pharmacologic intervention if needed.
- In-depth knowledge of using medical devices such as AED, cardiac monitor, suction machine and other equipments used in emergency treatment.
Nurse
Vernon & Torres Diagnostic Clinic
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Comprehensively screen patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician to identify referrals to care management.
- Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Performs selected IV therapy and administers prescribed treatment per healthcare provider's order.
- Monitors for signs and symptoms related to abnormal laboratory values and deviation from baseline.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Santos General Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Prioritized emergency treatment for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Provided emergency medical care to both trauma and medical patients that is either critically ill or injured.
- Proficient clinical skills: IV insertions and fluid therapy, 12-Lead ECG, cardiac monitors, drawing blood gasses(arterial and venous) defibrillation, airway management and hemorrhage control.
- Making quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health condition.
- Performed RN duties for critically ill trauma, orthopedic, vascular, maxillofacial, thoracic and gastrointestinal patients.
- Resuscitated and provided patient centered care for critically injured trauma patients, performed assessments, monitored and identified changes in patient's condition/status to provide appropriate interventions that promoted healing.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
04.2008
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Trauma care
- Advance Life Support
- IV Cannulation
- Ultrasound Guided IV
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Patient safety
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support, 03/17/25
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, 03/21/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 03/17/25
- Basic Life Support, 03/17/25
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 11/19/24
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, 05/20/24
- Trauma Nursing Core Course 05/07/23
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence /Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
09.2016 - 04.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
National Ambulance
07.2012 - 09.2016
Emergency Medical Technician
Statmed Ambulance
04.2011 - 06.2012
Nurse
Vernon & Torres Diagnostic Clinic
04.2010 - 12.2010
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Santos General Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
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