JOEMAR ROSARIO
Sylmar,CA
Summary
As a seasoned nurse, I bring with me my 24 diverse years of nursing experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and direct operations. I offer my loyalty, diligence, outstanding work ethics, receptiveness, active listening and critical thinking skills. I am a great team player. I work well with people and put great value on teamwork. Aside from the above mentioned, I know, I can offer so much more as a person who believes in providing optimum level of care experience to patients and attending to my colleagues needs as well.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
01.2003 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
REGISTERED NURSE
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
04.2001 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Quality Care Home Health Specialist
04.2000 - 03.2003
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to in-home patients, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy for in-home patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility
Beverly Manor Convalescent Center
04.2000 - 04.2002
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting skilled nursing facility operations and patient care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines04.1996
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Care Coordination
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Nursing Consultation
- Ethical Practice
- Management of patients with PA catheter/Swan Ganz
- Care Planning
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Expert in IV insertion, use of Ultrasound guided IV insertion and blood draws
- PALS certified
Accomplishments
Presidents Awards recipient October, 2023
Patient Experience Award recipient 2022
Certified Nurses Day winners (Booth) 2019 and 2021
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses member
- Emergency Nurses Association member
Certification
PCCN CERTIFIED
I love traveling the world. I have been to 49 countries, so far.
As a travel enthusiast, I have traveled to 49 countries. I recently completed the 7 Wonders of the World ( 8 if you include The Great Pyramids of Giza). I am an adrenaline junkie as well. I hiked the highest peak of Mount Kiliminjaro in 2022. I mountain biked Death Road in Bolivia, which is considered the most dangerous road in the world. I bungee jumped off a bridge in New Zealand and ran with the bulls in Pamplona.
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
01.2003 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
04.2001 - Current
Registered Nurse
Quality Care Home Health Specialist
04.2000 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility
Beverly Manor Convalescent Center
04.2000 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University