Kathryn Paguntalan-Berango
Registered Nurse
Folsom,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven to build positive relationships with clients and inter-disciplinary healthcare team. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Nursing Profession.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
PioneerCare Center/Guardian Healthcare Providers
Fergus Falls, MN
06.2019 - Current
- PioneerCare Center - Long-Term Skilled and Short Term Therapy Nursing Facility.
- Assigned in a rotating Charge Nurse position to ensure staffing and each Unit's concerns are taken care of.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to 15-22 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated Clinical Supervisors/Nurse Practitioner/Primary Physician with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided health teachings to patients and significant others.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with chronic or terminal illness; end of life care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
San Pedro Hospital Of Davao City, Inc.
Davao City , Philippines
03.2018 - 02.2019
- San Pedro Hospital - Tertiary Level III Private Hospital with 295 bed capacity.
- Assigned at St. Mary's Ward with Private/Semi-Private/Ward accommodations for Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetric Patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of medical-surgical patients in challenging environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with Physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Clinic Nurse Reliever
FriendlyCare Foundation, Inc.
Davao City, Philippines
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Identified signs and symptoms of health conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Accurately documented treatment and medications administered, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Glenlake Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Waukegan, IL
07.2011 - 11.2015
- Glenlake Terrace and Rehabilitation Center - 265 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan (PO,IV, IM, SQ, ID, Peg-Tube, G-Tube, etc.).
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated Clinical Supervisors/Primary Physician with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided health teachings to patients and significant others.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with chronic or terminal illness; end of life care.
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Southern Philippines Medical Center
Davao City, Philippines
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Southern Philippines Medical Center - Tertiary Level III Government Hospital with total of 1,200 beds.
- Assigned at Mindanao Heart Center-SICU Department.
- Provided direct patient care, performed assessments, and interventions on 4 bed SICU for post major heart surgeries such as ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair, tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) correction, and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
- Assessed patient's condition, notified Physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Ensured constant cardiac and respiratory monitoring by continual adjustments of treatments such as titration and dosing of multiple intravenous medication, administering thrombolytic therapy, vasoactive drugs, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Communicated patient's condition to family members in compassionate and non-technical manner.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc.
Davao City, Philippines
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc. - Tertiary Level III Private Hospital with 200 bed capacity.
- Assigned at General Medicine Ward which has Private/Semi-Private/Ward accommodations for Medical and Surgical Patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of medical-surgical patients in challenging environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with Physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
Madapo Hills, Davao City, Philippines 06.2002 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The Immaculate Concepcion
Bankerohan, Davao City, Philippines 06.1998 - 04.2002
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
Strong clinical judgment
Physical assessments
Evaluation
Organization and Time Management
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Performing EKGs
Hemodynamics Monitoring
Intravenous therapy
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Infection control measures
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse, California
Timeline
Certified BLS, American Heart Association
07-2024
Licensed Registered Nurse, California
04-2024
Certified CPR-AED, American Heart Association
06-2023
Licensed Registered Nurse, Minnesota
03-2023
Licensed Registered Nurse, Tennessee
03-2023
Licensed Registered Nurse, Illinois
08-2022
Registered Nurse
PioneerCare Center/Guardian Healthcare Providers
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
San Pedro Hospital Of Davao City, Inc.
03.2018 - 02.2019
Clinic Nurse Reliever
FriendlyCare Foundation, Inc.
01.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Glenlake Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2011 - 11.2015
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Southern Philippines Medical Center
09.2009 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc.
07.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
06.2002 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The Immaculate Concepcion
06.1998 - 04.2002