Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Timeline

LEA JOY SALES

University Of California, Davis
Elk Grove,California
1
Language
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Skilled nursing professional with three years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.

Work History

Clinical Nurse 2

1 Year 9 Months
University Of California, Davis | 11.2024 - Current

ENT/IM department

  • Led patient care initiatives, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care
  • Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing administrative burdens for nursing staff.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, identifying changes that required immediate intervention.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes within diverse clinical settings.
  • Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing and wellness.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.

Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Tele

2 Years 2 Months
Lees Summit Medical Center | 08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.

Staff Nurse (Long Term Care)

1 Year 3 Months
John Knox Village Care Center | 05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provide patient care to aging population
  • Developed, recorded and implemented treatment plans as directed by physician
  • Provided culturally appropriate care promoting respect for culture and dignity
  • Performed procedures such as administering medications, taking measurements, wound care and assisting with activities of daily living
  • Monitor the condition of patients and alert physician to any concerns or negative changes
  • Delegating duties between care aide staff
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients’ complex care needs
  • Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.

Volunteer Nurse (Medical-Surgical Ward)

2 Months
Governor Roque B. Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital | 10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Attended daily rounds, accompanying physicians and other specialists
  • Monitored patients' health and maintained detailed records on all medications and treatments
  • Administering treatments and medications
  • Transferring patients from one ward to another and filling in relevant paperwork
  • Educated patients and their families on the best ways to support ongoing health in the home environment
  • Took vital signs and maintained records on the patients
  • Acting as a chaperone to patients and helping to bathe the patients and change their beds
  • Accurately filling in any necessary paperwork when discharging patients
  • Liaising with doctors and Senior Nursing staff about a patient’s condition
  • Talking to patients about their medical treatment and explaining things to them
  • Responding quickly to medical situations in a professional and quick manner.

Nurse Trainee (Medical-Surgical Ward)

3 Months
University of Santo Tomas Hospital | 05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mariano Marcos State University | Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines | 04.2012

Skills

Have developed an ongoing rapport with patients
Quality and continuity of care
Teamwork skills
with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Patient/family education
Medication administration
Clinical skills
including wound management and assessment
Computer proficiency
including Microsoft office
and able to learn new programs and internal database/systems
Pre-and Post-Operative Care
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical judgment
Compassionate Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (Missouri Board of Nursing, California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (American Red Cross) - valid until 04/30/2025

References

  • Caroline Kinyua, Lees Summit Medical Center, Colleague, (913)674-7010, carolineephy@gmail.com
  • Rizzia Jerez, St. Luke's East, Former Colleague, (773) 648-0223, rizziajerez@gmail.com
  • Ofelio II Guzman, University of California - San Francisco , Former Colleague, (708) 369-6183, ofelio_guzman@yahoo.com

Languages

Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Nurse 2

University Of California, Davis
11.2024 - CurrentRead More

Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Tele

Lees Summit Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2024Read More

Staff Nurse (Long Term Care)

John Knox Village Care Center
05.2021 - 08.2022Read More

Volunteer Nurse (Medical-Surgical Ward)

Governor Roque B. Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019Read More

Nurse Trainee (Medical-Surgical Ward)

University of Santo Tomas Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2015Read More

Mariano Marcos State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LEA JOY SALES