Jan Michael Seastres
Nursing
Fargo,ND
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, and patient education. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Sanford Medical Center
Fargo, ND
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
- Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of endoscopy findings for timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Streamlined workflow by effectively managing supplies inventory and maintaining organized storage areas.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during endoscopy procedures.
- Meticulously maintained endoscopic equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations, ensuring optimal performance during procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure assessments encompassing detailed history taking and physical examinations to identify potential contraindications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 5SE
Sanford Health Medical Center - Broadway
Fargo, ND
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians to plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population-specific standards as designated in the assigned clinical setting.
- Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care.
- Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions.
- Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
Nurse II - Infection Prevention and Control Unit
National Children's Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Manages the prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks in the hospital, and implements effective and efficient procedures and policies to combat disease transmission among patients and staff.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
Nurse I - Infectious Unit
National Children's Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Performs direct nursing care procedures with standard precautions which include bedside nursing care, hygiene, pre and post-operative nursing care, and admission and discharge duties.
- Observes, documents, and reports the patient's symptoms, conditions, and progress of treatment and therapy.
- Prepares patients for, and assists physicians with, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both normal and specialized treatment cases.
- Administers medication safely and notes reactions.
- Sets up treatment trays and prepares instruments and treatment with aseptic technique.
- Maintains records reflecting patient condition, medication, and treatment.
- Assist in the education and rehabilitation of patients and their families related to physical and mental health.
- Coordinates with other sections in the hospital regarding patient care.
- Performs other related functions as may be assigned.
Education
Master of Arts - Nursing
Trinity University of Asia
Quezon City, Philippines 11.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Philippines 06.2005 - 03.2009
Skills
- Strong assessment and treatment planning skills
- Excellent patient education and communication abilities
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in EHR systems and charting
- Ability to work independently and adapt to new environments quickly
- IV insertion
- Competent in conscious sedation and monitoring
Certification
- California Licensed Registered Nurse - January 2025
- North Dakota Licensed Registered Nurse - December 2024
- Minnesota Licensed Registered Nurse - January 2025
- Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse - May 2026
- Philippine Licensed Registered Nurse - December 2026
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
- Nurse Certification Program in Pediatric Nursing Competency Development
- Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Sanford Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 5SE
Sanford Health Medical Center - Broadway
05.2023 - 11.2023
Nurse II - Infection Prevention and Control Unit
National Children's Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2023
Nurse I - Infectious Unit
National Children's Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Nursing
Trinity University of Asia
11.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
06.2005 - 03.2009
- North Dakota Licensed Registered Nurse - December 2024
- Philippine Licensed Registered Nurse - December 2026
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Nurse Certification Program in Pediatric Nursing Competency Development
- Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
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