LARRIE LLAMAR
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Nursing professional bringing 30 years of hands on patient care experience as well as history in various nursing leadership roles. Demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and great critical thinking skills. Proficient in updating patient information/background and collaborates constantly with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Medical-Surgical
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
09.2019 - Current
- I work in a busy/quick turnover 18 bed capacity Medical-Surgical Unit that specializes in various specialties in surgery namely Colorectal, General Surgery, Vascular, Urology, Gynecology, ENT and Podiatry. At times the unit helps out in accommodating other specialties namely Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery. For Medical cases that comes to our unit to be admitted are mainly Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiology specifically Congestive Heart Failure/Fluid Overload, Vascular specifically Ischemia and Non Healing Wounds, Sepsis, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance to name a few cases we care and treat for.
- Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination during my designated shift.
- Functions as a resource person for staff member and assists in necessary education of individual members of nursing staff.
- Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when I'm on duty.
- Makes decisions regarding activities with these areas based on Administrative Operational, Nursing Administrative, Human Resource Standards and Standards of Care for the unit in collaboration with other members of the management team.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Assumes leadership role with the care team in planning and delivery of patient care.
- Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during my designated shift.
- Functions as a resource person for staff members of the unit.
- Assign patients based on acuity, staff skill mix and staff competency.
- Able to utilize and coach others in the nursing process.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
09.2002 - 05.2018
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Adult Cardiology Registered Staff Nurse
St. Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust
London, England
02.2001 - 08.2002
- The Cardiology Ward is a 16 bed telemetry unit for patients that have undergone Coronary Angiogram and Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTCA) as a diagnostic and or treatment procedure for Cardiac disease that involves stenosed Coronary arteries.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Ashford Hospital NHS Trust
Ashford, Middlesex, England
11.1998 - 02.2001
- Worked in a Private Unit of the hospital named Shakespeare Suite that cared for various specialties in surgery namely Colorectal, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology and Orthopedic. For Medical cases that comes to our unit to be admitted are mainly Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiology specifically Congestive Heart Failure/Fluid Overload, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance to name a few cases we care and treat for.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Surgical Staff Nurse
Mandaluyong City Medical Center
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
01.1995 - 11.1998
- Worked in this 19 bed capacity Surgical unit on various Surgical specialties namely Trauma, Burns/Plastic Surgery, Colorectal, General Surgery, Urology and Orthopedic. Was responsible for delivery of care to 10-19 patient ratio.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Los Santos College
Quezon City, Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Nurse Leader
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation/Audits
- Coaching and Training
- Performance Improvement
- Patient Advocate
Certification
- Colorado Registered Nurse 163460 Expires 09/30/2024
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Expires 11/19/2027
- ALS: Advanced Life Support Certificate number: X33L9R Expires 08/31/2024
- BLS: Basic Life Support Certificate number: X33L9Y Expires 08/31/2024
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino
Professional
Accomplishments
Gold Star Award PSLMC October 2018
Gold Star Award PSLMC January 2010
Daisy Award Nominee 2017
Affiliations
- Enjoys walking, running/hiking as recreation.
- Likes to travel whenever possible and enjoys sightseeing and food trip.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Medical-Surgical
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2002 - 05.2018
Adult Cardiology Registered Staff Nurse
St. Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust
02.2001 - 08.2002
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Ashford Hospital NHS Trust
11.1998 - 02.2001
Surgical Staff Nurse
Mandaluyong City Medical Center
01.1995 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Los Santos College
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