Ireneo Bucag
North Hills,CA
Summary
Dynamic Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Keck USC, excelling in patient education and safety. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective therapeutic communication. Skilled in putting in iv, medication administration and care planning, fostering trust and collaboration with patients and healthcare teams for optimal quality care and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Keck Medical Center of USC
Los Angeles, CA
07.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Remedies Trinidad Romualdez Memorial Schools
Makati City, Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Family education
- Disease prevention
- Quality improvement
- Skill development
- Surgical nursing
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Keck Medical Center of USC
07.2015 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Remedies Trinidad Romualdez Memorial Schools