Joseph Pablea
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented registered nurse with extensive experience in SICU and MICU settings. Proven skills in critical thinking and emotional intelligence enhance patient care quality and safety. Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams drives significant improvements in healthcare outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, SICU
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately.
- Provided direct care to patients in the SICU, including wound care, IV therapy and ventilator management.
- Managed complex medical equipment and technology in the SICU environment.
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills when assessing changes in patient conditions or responding to emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and progress towards goals.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that strengthened patient safety protocols and enhanced care standards.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative instructions, medications, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patients' vital signs, physical condition, and progress.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions with respect to expected outcomes of care plan.
- Developed positive relationships with both staff members and patients through effective communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end of life decisions or unexpected complications from surgery.
- Assisted with discharge planning process by providing necessary information concerning follow-up appointments or home health services.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
Registered Nurse, MICU
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans, enhancing individualized treatment approaches.
- Assisted in complex procedures, prioritizing patient safety and comfort to facilitate optimal recovery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.
- Managed equipment maintenance to ensure readiness for emergency situations.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients ensuring proper functioning of equipment.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base.
- Assessed and evaluated patients' response to treatments and interventions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing appropriate protocols and procedures.
- Identified potential problems or complications that may arise during ICU stay.
- Performed bedside procedures including insertion of IVs, wound dressing changes, Foley catheterizations.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and patients' family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in the absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Contributed to development and revision of ICU policies and procedures, improving patient outcomes and streamlining workflow.
Registered Nurse
Port Moresby General Hospital
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety in the unit.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Cared expertly for individuals with a wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease the patients.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Demonstrated a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Coordinated with the patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to an extended care facility.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Participated in activities related to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Registered Nurse, MICU
De La Salle University Medical Center
Dasmarinas City, , Cavite, Philippines
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Provided comprehensive patient care in a critical care environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participated in training new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- Ensured adherence of safety standards including fall prevention measures.
- Monitored ventilator settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment plans, nutrition needs, medications, and home care instructions.
- Managed complex situations using effective problem solving techniques while maintaining professionalism in stressful environments.
- Mentored new nurses transitioning into the MICU setting providing guidance on unit specific protocols and policies.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations and chest tube placements.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with members of health care team, patients, and patients' family.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated action plans for continuous performance improvement, enhancing patient care quality.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure safe transitions for patients from ICU to next level of care, facilitating continuity of care.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients while ensuring strict adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Jude College - Dasmarinas
Cavite, Philippines04-2018
Skills
- Critical care management
- Ventilator management
- Advanced life support
- ACLS certification
- Electronic health records
- CRRT Certification
- TNCC Certification
Certification
- California RN Licensed (2026), NCLEX passer(2017), CCRN (ongoing)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, SICU
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, MICU
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
07.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Port Moresby General Hospital
12.2014 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, MICU
De La Salle University Medical Center
11.2010 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Jude College - Dasmarinas