Lani Dela Rama, RN, MSN
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 21 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 Cardiology patients and their families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Clinician, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Washington Hospital
08.2013 - Current
- Led the clinical team (nursing and exercise physiologists( in providing post-operative cardiac rehabilitation care
- Conducted intake and assessments for newly referred patients
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team, including cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, nursing, and other external departments to construct and implement the patient care plan
- Responsible for department budgeting, in an effort to optimize cost and resource management
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Washington Hospital
10.2006 - 08.2013
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient with a variety of diagnoses including: CABG, Valve Replacement, Heart Transplant, MI, CAD, PCI w stents, LVAD and CHF
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for prompt and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Case Manager
Washington Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Washington Hospital
06.2002 - 04.2004
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Skilled in recognizing early warning signs of potential complications or worsening conditions, enabling timely interventions that prevented further deterioration.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CAMaster of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CASkills
- Staff Leadership
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Care Coordination
Affiliations
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager/Clinician, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Washington Hospital
08.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Washington Hospital
10.2006 - 08.2013
Case Manager
Washington Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Washington Hospital
06.2002 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California State University - Sacramento
Master of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
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