KARLO PAJARO
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 20-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of California. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
08.2004 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, new modalities and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff the unit and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
04.2004 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with acute and chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Served as a key resource for colleagues seeking guidance on challenging cases or procedural questions related to dialysis nursing practice.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines04.2002
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Department management
Certification
- NNCC Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2016 - 01.2019
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2016
Nurse Manager
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
08.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
04.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas