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John Louie  Paras

John Louie Paras

Houston,TX

Summary

A highly motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Registered Nurse with almost 9 years of experience in rendering nursing care. Skilled in providing high-quality and effective patient care. Easily adaptable, good collaborator, and team player of health in different care settings. A safe and effective nursing care provided to patients in hospitals and other settings who suffer from different illnesses and or any medical emergency on top of health research and nursing academe experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse - G10W Sarcoma/Melanoma

MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Administered blood products, chemotherapy medications, as per hospital protocol.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
  • Facilitated patient and family education.
  • Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
  • Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
  • Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.
  • Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
  • Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs.
  • Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.

Retail Service Specialist - Enlisted

United States Navy
01.2023 - 02.2023

Ship stores

Vending and cash collection machines

Shipboard barbershop

Laundry operations

Postal services and hotel services.


*Generally discharged under honorable conditions.

RN Surgical Acute

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided and coordinated patient care to health care team
  • Provided education and emotional support to patients about their health condition
  • Involved family members in the patient's care plan
  • Collaborated with health care team regarding patient care
  • Utilized advance equipment and followed standard nursing procedure.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Registered Nurse

Fairview Manor, Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed Medpass as per Doctor's Order
  • Utilized Point Click Care for patient documentation and records.
  • Collaborated with attending physicians and other health care professionals regarding patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Executed physician's order.
  • Provided safe and effective nursing care to the residents.
  • Performed nursing skills with minimal supervision.
  • Administered medications, breathing treatments, and wound dressing change.

Clinical Instructor

Our Lady Of Fatima University, Pampanga
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Executed lecture according to the specific syllabus per course/module
  • Developed plans and strategies in formulating Table of Specifications and
  • Exam Questions
  • Coordinated with the Program Head regarding clinical lectures and hospital rotations
  • Developed strategic plans for the graduating nursing students as a Level‑IV Point
  • Person
  • Coordinated with the Dean and University Administration for academic related concerns
  • Initiated and participated in research studies among faculty members
  • Collaborated with other Universities and Campuses to develop learning paths for the students.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
  • Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
  • Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Ricardo P. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2020
  • Provided a collaborative role in patient care in Medical‑Surgical, Emergency Room
  • Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and OR
  • Supported and contributed to the development and promotion of nursing service ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care
  • Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of patients and support practice objectives, policies, and procedures
  • Proficient in Intravenous Therapy, Phlebotomy, and Basic Life Support
  • Demonstrates leadership through Clinical expertise, delivering high standards of patient‑centered care
  • Worked collaboratively on issues related to compliance, patient safety and patient satisfaction
  • Involved in ways to acquire the necessary skills and competencies of new staff like continuous education and learning, mentoring, and coaching
  • Participated in institutional reviews to drive service improvement
  • Provided strong contributions as key member on Unit based Performance
  • Improvement Projects like infection control, pressure ulcer documentations, fall prevention strategies and pain management
  • Demonstrates safe clinical decision ‑making and provide expert care in the management of patients
  • Well diverse in catering patients in variety of culture.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

Ph.D. - Leadership and Management

Holy Angel University
Philippines

Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Health Nursing

Holy Angel University
Philippines
11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Angel University
Philippines
04.2013

Skills

  • BLS Care Provider
  • Care Planning
  • Blood Draw Central Line/Port
  • PICC Lines
  • Inpatient Care
  • Manage Patient Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Cephalocaudal Assessment
  • Assessment/Nursing History
  • ACLS Care Provider

Additional Information

  • Texas RN License Status: Active License No: 953055 California RN License Status: Active License No: 95307312 Pennsylvania RN License Status: Active

Timeline

Clinical Nurse - G10W Sarcoma/Melanoma

MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2023 - Current

Retail Service Specialist - Enlisted

United States Navy
01.2023 - 02.2023

RN Surgical Acute

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
12.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse

Fairview Manor, Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 08.2022

Clinical Instructor

Our Lady Of Fatima University, Pampanga
02.2021 - 04.2022

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Ricardo P. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2020

Ph.D. - Leadership and Management

Holy Angel University

Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Health Nursing

Holy Angel University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Angel University
John Louie Paras