JOSEPHINE REGADE
Stanton
Summary
22 years of direct patient care, clinical and leadership management experience, compassionate, hardworking, with strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in a fast-paced environment, adaptable to last minute changes and thrives under pressure. Devoted in giving every patient a positive experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Whittier, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Hematology Oncology- providing direct patient care to patients with blood disorder and cancer in an outpatient setting, including assessments, care plan development, medication administration, central line blood draws, venipuncture, patient and family education and coordination of care to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Skilled Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Delaware County, PA
11.2017 - 11.2024
- Worked per diem in a home health setting, caters to the senior living and special needs population who resides in group homes and senior living facilities.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve overall health status.
- Assessment, start of care documentation, wound and ostomy care, medication management, pain education and management, monitoring and collaborating with primary care providers, wellness nurses on patient’s plan of care.
- Administered patient care plans in accordance with established protocol
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
06.2008 - 11.2024
- Charge nurse to a 14-bed mixed Gyn/GynOnc, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry unit and 12-bed high-risk Antepartum and Postpartum unit
- Unit wound care champion – Ostomy care, wound care consults, and monthly Pressure Ulcer hospital audits.
- Falls prevention champion.
- Primary care nurse providing direct patient care / Assessment, Documentation, Medication administration, Blood products and IVF administration, PIV insertions, access ports/central line use and care, venipuncture, Foley catheter insertion, patient education.
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration.
- Collaborated with inter-disciplinary team to communicate patient care plans, status, and discharge planning.
- Nurse preceptor to new-to-practice RNs, RNs new to the unit, and students.
- Performed Nonstress test on antepartum patients
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
National Maternity Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided direct patient care in a Gyn/Gyn Oncology unit including pre- and post-surgical patients, wound care, medication administration, blood transfusions, IV therapy, and phlebotomy.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse
St. Claire’s Medical Center
Makati, Philippines
05.1999 - 08.2004
- Rotated between primary nurse and charge nurse on a 25-bed Medical-Surgical unit
- 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.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Philippines03.1996
Skills
- Epic EHR Management
- Allscripts Practice Management
- EMD Sunrise HER
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chemotherapy administration
Certification
- California Nursing License
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Skilled Nurse
Bayada Home Health
11.2017 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2008 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse
National Maternity Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
Staff Nurse
St. Claire’s Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College