Jona Galang
Tampa,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Surg
Tampa General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Perform nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation accordingly
- Administer medications to patients
- Follow restricted drugs policies
- Identify patient’s current problems, plan of management and anticipate possible complications that may arise and provide correct immediate reaction if any such complications happen
- Assisted with the discharge procedure, including discharge instructions
- Assist through interpretation in the presentation of Inservice and educational programs
- Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned.
Staff Nurse
Healthhub Al Futtaim
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Collected comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation
- Used clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively.
- Educated patients regarding their medications, procedures and treatments, providing patients and their families with support throughout their stay
- Implemented effective time management strategies resulting in improved productivity levels without compromising quality or safety measures during daily operations.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted medical staff whenever required
- Maintained confidentiality of all patients/staff communication
- Performed other applicable tasks and duties assigned
- Rotate on shifts as instructed by head nurse/nursing supervisor.
Staff Nurse
Beverly Hills Home Health Care
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Provide healthcare and comfort to patients at their residences
- Evaluate nursing assessment prior to providing in-home care
- Make changes if necessary in in-home nursing care as per physician’s orders
- Evaluate and document physiological cognitive status of the patients
- Educate and instruct patient’s family or other staff in in-home patient care delivery
- Plan and implement nutrition-based diet plan for patients in consultation with physicians
- Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare providers in delivering in-home care to patients
- Keep up to date with current trends and knowledge in providing quality healthcare to patients
- Perform other duties as assigned, like daily living activities (grooming, social support, massaging and physiotherapy)
- Protected the patient from injury, infection and provided silent and peaceful environment
- Able to carry out routines in caring for patient e.g
- Recording of vital signs, administration of medicines, etc
- Prepared equipment and assist physicians during special procedures and examinations
- Observed and recorded patient’s reaction to medication and treatment process
- Maintained confidentiality of all patients/staff’s communication
- Performed other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
Head nurse/Staff Nurse (Maternity & Surgery)
Aster Hospital
11.2006 - 01.2019
- Performed nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation accordingly
- Performed monitoring of patient
- Escort patient during inter and intra hospital transfer
- Identified main patient’s current problems, plan of management and anticipate possible complications that may arise and provide correct immediate reaction if any such complications happen
- Accurate and timely investigations and follow up results and immediate notification of the concerned doctor and documentation
- Administered medications to patients
- Followed restricted drugs policies
- Proper handling of equipment usage (Cleaning, Disinfection, Maintenance and Storage) with application of ICU P&P and with application of all safety measures
- Adhere to infection control policy
- Responsible to keep patient's surroundings clean and tidy all the time
- Assisted with the discharge procedure, including discharge instructions
- Assisted through interpretation in the presentation of In-service and educational programs
- Performed other applicable tasks and duties assigned
- Rotate on shifts as instructed by head nurse/nursing supervisor.
Staff Nurse-OB/GYN
Medlink Clinic
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Staff Nurse Trainee
Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
01.2004 - 04.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University
Metro Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience
- Skilled in Medical/surgical, obstetric/gynecology and outpatient settings
- FL License #RN valid until 04/2024
- Nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Patient education regarding medications, procedures, and treatments
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; EMR: Epic
Timeline
Med Surg
Tampa General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Healthhub Al Futtaim
12.2019 - 02.2023
Staff Nurse
Beverly Hills Home Health Care
05.2019 - 10.2019
Head nurse/Staff Nurse (Maternity & Surgery)
Aster Hospital
11.2006 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse-OB/GYN
Medlink Clinic
06.2004 - 05.2006
Staff Nurse Trainee
Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
01.2004 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University