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Laihlanie Pancha

Cerritos,CA

Summary

* Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Stroke Unit specialty.


* 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.


* Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


* Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.


* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Nurse

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Registered Nurse, Neurological

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other neurological conditions such as stroke.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as stroke, and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Relief Charge Nurse

Coast Plaza Hospital
04.2007 - 09.2021
  • Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Dentist

Private Practice
01.1998 - 04.2006
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Provided preventive care and guidance to promote good dental hygiene.
  • Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
  • Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
  • Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Carmel College
Bunlo, Bocaue Bulacan Philippines
03.2004

Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry

Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines
03.1997

Skills

  • Patient Care Implementation
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Support and Education
  • Nursing Staff Workflows
  • Team Supervision
  • Care Coordination
  • Quality Assurance
  • Resource Utilization
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Examination
  • Documentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision-Making
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Intake and Discharge
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Preventive Health
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Diabetes Management
  • Training Staff
  • Test Interpretations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Routine Examinations
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Accurate Documentation
  • NIHSS Certified

Certification

  • Licensed CA Registered Nurse - December 2005 to current. License No. 687864
  • Licensed Doctor of Dental Medicine - May 1997 to current. License No.0037825
  • Basic Life Support Certification 03/31/2025
  • Advanced Life Support Certification 03/31/2025
  • NIHSS Certification

References

Mary Ann Albano

Nurse Supervisor

Coast Plaza Hospital

323-513-3068


Melanie Estrella

Relief Charge Nurse

Lakewood Regional Medical Center

562-537-7115


Erlinda Abacan

Clinical Care Supervisor

St. Joseph Hospital

1100 West Stewart Drive

Orange CA 92868

562-881-2998


Annabel Achas

Charge Nurse 

Los Alamitos Medical Center

562-552-7748


Rowen Mecano

Nurse Manager

Lakewood Regional Medical Center

562-331-5463


Timeline

Resource Nurse

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Neurological

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - Current

Relief Charge Nurse

Coast Plaza Hospital
04.2007 - 09.2021

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2021

Dentist

Private Practice
01.1998 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Carmel College

Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry

Centro Escolar University
Laihlanie Pancha