JOSE RICHARD CEPRIS
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified ICU/Cathlab/IR RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 7 year record in field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cathlab / Interventional Radiology Nurse
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
Lanham, MD
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
- Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
- Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for interventional radiology procedures by conducting regular maintenance checks according to safety protocols.
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as ECG signals, pressures and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
- Administered conscious sedation to ensure comfort of patients undergoing endovascular interventions.
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care in a Cardiothoracic ICU setting, including assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to life-threatening situations quickly and appropriately.
- Educated patients and their families about cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications.
- Performed bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion and chest tube management.
- Performed venipuncture on various cardiac catheters for blood sampling purposes.
- Responded swiftly in emergency situations related to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Chong Hua Hospital
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided high-level nursing care to critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient's vital signs, symptoms and lab results on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare personnel to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion, arterial line insertions, central line insertion, tracheostomy care.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures according to established protocols in life threatening situations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy of documentation.
- Developed evidence based standards of practice for MICU nurses within the organization.
- Assisted with orienting new staff members to the ICU setting through mentoring programs.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Chong Hua Hospital
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Handles 10 patients in the ward.
- Conducts general assessment, records vital signs, and observations.
- Provides health education to patient and families and provides support when needed.
- Gives discharge instructions to patients who are medically fit to go home.
- Safely administer medications and intravenous fluids
Coordinates with different teams for patients who are scheduled for surgical operations, hemodialysis, endoscopy procedures and other procedures. - Communicate and properly escalate patients who are deteriorating and needing transfer to high dependency unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES04-2017
Skills
- Critical Care
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Physician Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Certification
VIRGINIA (MULTI-STATE) 0001817332 EXP:10/31/2026
NEW YORK 784103 EXP:09/30/2025
Timeline
Cathlab / Interventional Radiology Nurse
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
02.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Chong Hua Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Chong Hua Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY
VIRGINIA (MULTI-STATE) 0001817332 EXP:10/31/2026
NEW YORK 784103 EXP:09/30/2025
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