Joven Bautista
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Phoenix VA Health Care System, excelling in patient education and crisis intervention. Proven ability in IV management and compassionate care, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to fostering a safe environment and advocating for diverse populations while implementing evidence-based practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Phoenix VA Health Care System
05.2014 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
RN
Abrazo West Campus
01.2007 - 05.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN
Highland Manor Care And Rehab
09.2003 - 08.2007
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN
Lewisham University Hospital
04.2001 - 08.2003
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Manila, Philippines03-1992
Skills
- Health promotion
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- Community health
- Basic life support
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Discharge planning
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Ventilator support
- Home care
- Medical records management
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Neurology
- Strong medical ethic
- Seizure management
- Patient education and counseling
- Chest pain management
- Body mechanics
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Policy compliance
- Emergency response
- Medication distribution
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Care planning
- Managing deadlines
- Family education
- Patient relations
- Patient care
- Immunization skills
- Case management
- Removing sutures
- Team coordination
- Procedure preparations
- Emotional intelligence
- IV setup
- Patient counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Reporting and documentation
- Well visit procedures
- SBAR communication
- Neonatal and maternity specialist
- Patient assessment
- Health and wellness expertise
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
Certification
- Telemetry Certification - 2007
- Neonatal intensive care -2001
Languages
English
Timeline
RN
Phoenix VA Health Care System
05.2014 - Current
RN
Abrazo West Campus
01.2007 - 05.2014
RN
Highland Manor Care And Rehab
09.2003 - 08.2007
RN
Lewisham University Hospital
04.2001 - 08.2003
Emilio Aguinaldo College
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