Judith Mapalo
Germantown
Summary
ICU Nurse with expertise in critical thinking and patient assessment. Demonstrated success in infection control and patient advocacy. Committed to providing exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
ICU Nurse
VA Hospital
Milwaukee
07.2001 - 11.2025
- Provided critical care to patients in intensive care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and procedures.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Assisted in training new nurses on ICU procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of pain levels among ICU patients.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Provided post-operative care after major surgeries such as heart bypasses or organ transplants.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Identified potential safety risks in the ICU environment and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
- Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
vICU RN
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee
10.2001 - 06.2024
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health issues and coordinate interventions.
- Advocated for patients' needs while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Divine Word University
Leyte,Philippines03-1989
Skills
- Critical care management
- Evidence-based practice
- Infection prevention
- Patient assessment
- Medical equipment proficiency
- Patient advocacy
Certification
CCRN
Accomplishments
Daisy Awardee
Timeline
vICU RN
Froedtert Hospital
10.2001 - 06.2024
ICU Nurse
VA Hospital
07.2001 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Divine Word University