

Dedicated and empathetic healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in specialized nursing fields, including Transplant and Perioperative care. Currently serving as a Clinical Nurse II at VCU Health System, leveraging extensive medical knowledge and a high level of attention to detail to provide superior patient support and contribute to efficient healthcare delivery.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to transplant patients within a specialized unit.
• Manage complex post-operative recovery, monitor for organ rejection, and coordinate multi-disciplinary care plans.
• Educate patients and families on long-term transplant management and medication adherence.
• Assigned to the Eye Institute-Vision Laser Center within a 600-bed JCI-accredited Academic Medical Center.
• Conducted refractive screenings and diagnostic procedures prior to surgeries such as Femtolasik, SMILE, and Cataract procedures.
• Managed the surgical environment, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and meticulous documentation of equipment and supplies.
• Managed a high-volume workload, handling approximately 20 patients per day and 30 surgeries per week.
• Provided full-spectrum perioperative care for cases including Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachments.
• Assisted surgeons in maintaining sterile environments and monitoring vital signs during advanced procedures like Trabeculectomy and Tube-shunt implantation.
• Administered medications, monitored patient responses, and acted as a liaison between patients and physicians.
Core Nursing Skills
Renal & Transplant Care: Specialized in managing pre/post-operative kidney transplant patients, including graft function monitoring and anti-rejection protocols
Vascular Access: Proficient in assessing and maintaining surgical sites and specialized catheters; monitoring for patency and infection
Fluid & Electrolyte Management: Expert in strict I&O tracking, daily weights, and analyzing renal panels (BUN, Creatinine, Potassium)
Hemodynamic Monitoring: Skilled in managing patients with shifting vital signs and fluid status in high-acuity environments
Perioperative Nursing: 9 years of experience in surgical assistance, sterile technique, and operating room management for complex procedures
Patient Education: Experienced in training patients on life-long medication adherence, renal diets, and infection prevention
Clinical Coordination: Acting as a liaison between multidisciplinary teams (surgeons, nephrologists, and specialists) to streamline patient care
Technical & Procedural Skills
Emergency Response: competent in cardiac monitoring and rapid response interventions
Pharmacology: Expertise in administering immunosuppressants, IV therapies, and managing complex medication schedules
Aseptic Technique: Advanced skill in maintaining sterile fields and performing high-level wound/catheter care
Registered Professional Nurse in Virginia
Philippine Board of Nursing