Jed Divinagracia
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Correctional setting and SNF specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellpath
03.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Charge Nurse
Fruitvale Healthcare Center
11.2007 - 03.2016
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros College
Bacolod City, Philippines05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University Of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines10.1992
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School For Boys
Cebu City, Philippines03.1987
Skills
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Check-Ins
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Patient education and counseling
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- CorEmr use
- Physical assessments
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Health screening
- Needs Assessment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Patient care planning
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Intake and discharge
- Setting up referrals
- Compassionate and Caring
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Taking vitals
- Patient Examination
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Performing EKGs
- [Filipino Language] proficiency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellpath
03.2016 - Current
Charge Nurse
Fruitvale Healthcare Center
11.2007 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros College
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University Of San Carlos
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School For Boys