Josephine Regade, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Springfield,PA
Summary
22 years of direct patient care and clinical management experience, 16+ years and currently working at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Compassionate,hardworking with strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes and thrives under pressure. Devoted to giving every patient a positive experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
06.2008 - Current
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Charge Nurse to 2 Women's Health Units - 14-bed mixed Gyn/GynOnc, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and 12-bed high-risk Antepartum and Postpartum.
- Unit Wound Care Champion - Ostomy care, wound care consults, and monthly Pressure Ulcer hospital audits.
- Former 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, Foley catheter insertion, patient education.
- Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team to communicate patient care plans, status, and discharge planning.
- Nurse Preceptor to new-to-practice RNs, RNs new to the unit, and students.
- Performs Nonstress test on Antepartum patients
Skilled Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Delaware County, PA
- Works per diem in a home health setting, caters to the senior living and special needs population who reside in group homes and senior living facilities.
- Assessment, Start of Care documentations, wound and Ostomy care, Medication management, pain education and management, monitoring and collaborating with primary care providers, wellness nurses of the facility, and house supervisors on patients' plan of care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve overall health status.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on health promotion and disease prevention.
Staff Nurse
National Maternity Hospital
Holles St. , Dublin , Ireland
2005 - 2008
- Primary nurse in a Gyn/GynOnc unit, pre- and post-surgical patients.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and blood products and IV therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
St. Clare's Medical Center
Makati, Philippines
- Rotates between Primary nurse and Charge nurse on a 25 bed Medical-Surgical Unit
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Epic EHR Management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Time Management / Prioritizing
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure both individually and as a team
Certification
- Active Pennsylvania and California Licenses
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board
- CPR/ BLS
- ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy Administration Course
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2008 - Current
Skilled Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Staff Nurse
National Maternity Hospital
2005 - 2008
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
St. Clare's Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
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