KAROLYN C. PANGANIBAN
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Motivated and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a strong desire to learn and deliver the highest quality care and outcomes for patients. Experienced in managing the needs of patients with respiratory and cardiovascular concerns, utilizing clinical expertise and sound judgment. Skilled in handling emergency situations and critical codes. With 19 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, committed to providing individualized patient care and delivering best-in-class service through effective education and counseling. A proven leader focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Successfully streamlined safety protocols to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Long Beach
2019 - present
- Nursing Students on floor, sometimes newly hired RN's Experience with CPRS, ICCA, Medi-Tech use Phillip's Bedside monitoring.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Staff Nurse, CCCU Charge/Resource/RRT RN
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
- Accountable for providing direct and indirect care of critically ill patients to culturally diverse veteran population.
- Competent in taking care of critically ill Covid 19 patients
- Knowledgeable in skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of nursing process within collaborative interdisciplinary practice setting and demonstrates sustained high level of clinical practice including accurate use of emergency/resuscitative equipment.
- Floated in ER, DOU & Med-Surgical areas when needed.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from flu and Covid 19
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Staff RN
SWCCU/Cardio/Neuro, St. Jude Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Providing exceptional nursing and patient care in Combined Cardiovascular/Neurology Critical Care setting.
- Working on collaborative team and independently as experienced nurse.
- Applying critical thinking and evidenced based practices.
- Floated in Step Down when needed.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Staff Nurse, Step Down Unit
St. Jude Medical Center
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Independently uses nursing process to safely, therapeutically and efficiently care for group of patients.
- Uses information from variety of sources to assess, plan, implement, identify outcomes and evaluate patient's plan of care.
- Takes care of high-acuity patients, Stroke/Neuro checks, Status post-heart & vascular surgery patients.
- Floated in Med/Surgical telemetry (Cardio floor) when needed.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Bellflower Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2012
- Monitors and takes care of critically ill patients.
- Quickly acts when pt.'s condition changes and collaborates with physicians.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse, ER
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, PD
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Directly accountable for care given to patients in E.R Dept.
- Communicates with physician about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
- Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies.
- Floated in ICU when required.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Bellflower Medical Center
11.2007 - 05.2009
- Rendered assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patient.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Involved in safe decision making for patient.
- Delegated work to LVNs & CNAs.
- Collaborated with Medical professionals involved in patient's care.
- Performed all activities under scope as Registered Nurse and all responsibilities of LVN and CNA.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Floated in other departments: SHORT STAY, RECOVERY ROOM, POST-PARTUM, ER & ICU.
Field RN Staff
Madison Home Health, PD
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Initiates assessment/admission, recertification, resumption of care, IV treatments, continuation/follow-up care needed by patient at home.
- Coordinates with Physician, SN, PT, ST, Social Worker/others to attain patients' optimal health until stable enough to be discharged.
- With frequency of visits done at home.
Reviewer, Instructor
Excel Vocational Center
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Discussed topics within scope of student Nursing Assistants' program and ready them for State of California certification.
- Reviewed theories and helped prepare student LVNs for written NCLEX-PN/LVN.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Los Palos/Seacrest Convalescent Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Admitted, assessed & discharged clients; Carried out Physician's order/lab orders; Monitored blood sugars with insulin coverage given; Passed medications in various routes (IV, IM, PO, SL, transdermal, rectal); Breathing treatments, Narcotics' count & medication, Simple wound treatment; Foley catheter insertion; Bladder training; Made rounds & endorsements; Colostomy care; GT/PEG or NGT feeding; Client teachings; Made incident reports; Charting/Documentation; Applied Universal Precaution (ex.
- MRSA, VRE & others); Collaborated with Physicians, Social Worker, Physical Therapists, Dietary, DON or with other departments; Managed emergency cases with rapid initial assessment & sent out patients to hospital; handled 40 to 72 geriatric clients.
- Involved in long-term care process of client.
Clinical Instructor
Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing, Manila Philippines
06.2005 - 06.2005
- Demonstrated, lectured & evaluated all ideal set-up of nursing practices according to scope of rotation of 3rd year college students on duty.
- Handled group is composed of 10 up to 12 students.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
American University of Health Sciences
1600 E Hill St, Signal Hill, CA 9075504-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing
04.2005
Skills
- Mentoring proficiency
- Ability to perform evaluations
- Supervising students and colleagues new or cross-training in unit
- Completing physical assessments
- Competent & fluent in English
- Can speak Spanish Basics, fluent in Tagalog
- Provided care in Culturally diverse population
- Flexible, organized, Patient's advocate, learns easily & likes constant learning, multi-tasks, listens and communicates well, works gracefully under pressure, team player, easily gets along with anybody, pro-active, hard worker, compassionate, has positive outlook and provides quality care for clients
- Charge RN, Resource RN, Rapid Response RN, Recovery RN, Covid-19 RN Competent on taking care of ICU Covid-19 patients, able to use Lucas CPR for Covid-19 codes
Accomplishments
BLS & CPR-AED, ACLS, Basic Dysrhythmia, IABP/Impella class certifications, CRITICAL CARE class certification, Comprehensive Stroke Certifications
NP Certification: CA, NP 95034107
RN Licensure: CA, 689012
VA Medical Center Long Beach:
“Employee of the Month Award" 12/3//2024 VALB
“Employee of the Month Award” 7/2019 VALB
"Team Daisy Award" 4/2023 VALB
"Daisy Award Nomination" 3/27/24 VALB
“On the Spot Award” 7/25/19 and 12/10/19
St. Jude Medical Center:
Daisy Award Nominee – May 5, 2014
Multiple “Applause” received from patients & colleagues
Shared Governance Co-chair in CCCU July 2019 - 2022
CCRN Champion in CCCU July 2019 -2022
CCCU E-scheduling Champion 2019 -2021
CAM-ICU (Delirium) Champion volunteer April 2018
Hoag Neuroscience Nursing Conference, attended November 10, 2017
Magnet Recognition, participated during SDU unit interview Jan. 2016
3rd Annual Stroke Symposium, attended 0ct. 17, 2015
SJMC Stroke Resource Book, helped Stroke Coordinator in updating in all units of the hospital Nov. 2013
CDC meetings, member 2012-2016
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified (FNP-C)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing member 2021-2022
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses member 2012 - present
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners member 2022- present
Additional Information
Volunteer, Eucharistic Minister Holy Family Parish Artesia, CA 2023-present
Member, Couples For Christ Holy Family Parish Artesia, CA 2023-present
Blood Donor, Little Company of Mary San Pedro, CA March 2007
Member, St. Philomena Choir Carson, CA June 2006 – 2007
Volunteer, Healing Ministry, St. Peter of the Cross, 02/26/10 as a First Aid Staff.
Volunteer, The Pakil Balikatan WorldWide (PBWW) Medical Mission, Pakil, Laguna Philippines (May 25-26, 2006)
Assisted in boy's circumcision, screened patient's cholesterol level and handled drug's distribution.
Volunteer, “Libreng Konsulta ng Gamot” (Free Consult & Prescription) Medical Mission, Caloocan City Philippines (August 21, 2005)
Assessed patients and conducted heath teachings.
Volunteer, The Filipino-American Medical Mission, Malacañang palace Philippines (February 16, 2002)
Served as an assistant to American doctors & interpreted English to Tagalog-speaking clients and vice-versa.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, CCCU Charge/Resource/RRT RN
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Staff RN
SWCCU/Cardio/Neuro, St. Jude Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2018
Staff Nurse, Step Down Unit
St. Jude Medical Center
07.2012 - 05.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Bellflower Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2012
Staff Nurse, ER
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, PD
03.2009 - 06.2011
Field RN Staff
Madison Home Health, PD
10.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Bellflower Medical Center
11.2007 - 05.2009
Reviewer, Instructor
Excel Vocational Center
06.2007 - 10.2007
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Los Palos/Seacrest Convalescent Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2007
Clinical Instructor
Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing, Manila Philippines
06.2005 - 06.2005
Preceptor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Long Beach
2019 - present
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
American University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing
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