Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in the medical record.
Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met patients' needs.
Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
As Relief Charge Nurse,Coordinated shift activities including staffing assignments, delegated duties, and managed staff breaks.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Zephyrhills, FL
02.2008 - 10.2014
Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
As relief Charge Nurse,Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Served as a mentor to new nurses providing guidance on clinical practice issues related to patient care needs.
Registered Nurse
Avant Healthcare Professiona
08.2006 - 02.2008
Agency RN assigned in Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Medical Surgical DepartmentRe
Releif Charge Nurse
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
RN
Adventist Hospital Davao formerly Davao Adventist
Davao City
08.2005 - 06.2006
Assigned in various units/wards throughout the hospital, from Pediatrics,Medical Surgical to Geriatric Patients
Registered Nurse
Western Visayas Medical Center
Iloilo City
11.1996 - 03.2003
Assigned in various units in this 400 bed capacity medical center. Assigned in general ward, pediatric ward,DR-OR/OB Lying in/NICU, floated to Otho, ED and Psych.