LIDIA BERCES
Carson,CA
Summary
A compassionate and diligent acute registered nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing programs, departments, and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and motivated, with the aim of giving a high level of compassion in patient care in order to enhance overall outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health White Memorial
10.2022 - Current
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted in development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Cedars Sinai
03.2021 - Current
- Supports Hospital systems working with patients of higher acuity and co-morbidities
- Served as advocate regarding decisions affecting plan of care
- Apply knowledge of specific conditions and treatment therapies to specific patient population of unit
- Review and verify treatment orders relevant to dialysis treatment for each individual patient.
- Educate patients, family, and significant others on how to manage their illness by explaining post-treatment homecare needs and self-administration of medication
- I communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
REGISTERED NURSE
VITALE NURSING INC
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Post-Surgery care
- Administered prescribed medications ( G-Tube) and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
SENIOR HELPERS, CARE PARTNER
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Tracheostomy care
- Assist the Certified Nursing Assistant in transferring the patient from bed to wheelchair using a hoyer lift
- Observed the registered nurse administering the medication through G and J Tube
- Assist an RN with wound dressing and peg dressing
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
BRANCH MANAGER
JOLLY B BOX EXPRESS INC
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Providing customers with shipping quotations
- Providing customer with tracking results of their shipments
- Responsible for encoding customer profiles and bookings online
- Responsible for marketing and brand promotion
- Responsible in reporting business transactions expenses and collections
- Worked with associates and communicated goals to ensure teamwork and collaboration
- Provided an active presence within the community by networking with organizations and building community relationships to generate new business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
United Laboratories Inc
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Increased Revenue Growth in Unit and in Price
- Delivered 100% Territorial Business Volume in terms of Annual Total Sell and Sell Out Sales Performance
- Contributed to the design and enhancement process and product development to improve existing products or to introduce new products in the market
- Participated and actively engaged in strategy meetings with other shareholders
- I collaborated with peers in other company departments, including marketing and sales
- Partnered with the marketing team for coordination and collaboration and development of project presentations to top management
- Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation, and success
- Strategized with the sales team to prospect and qualify potential customers within their assigned geographic territories.
ER NURSE
Pagamutang Bayan ng Carmona Carmona City
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients and makes appropriate nursing interventions; assists physicians and health care practitioners with examinations, treatments, and other procedures
- Educates and counsels patients and their families on procedures, medical care and sensitive health issues, including the need for follow-up; makes referrals for mental health to other hospitals or agencies
- Obtains and prepares a variety of specimens for laboratory analysis; schedules, administers medications and immunizations; performs special treatment such as, wound care, and catheterization; Assists in the orientation and training of professional and nonprofessional personnel in specific clinic operations and, as necessary, technical procedures.
Staff Nurse
Jaime B. Berces Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 06.2008
- Responsible and accountable for the patients
- Communicate to the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including cardiac monitoring and laboratory results
- Prepares and maintains a variety of pertinent records reflecting the patient's condition, medication, and treatment
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions, and offered emotional support
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
Medical Representative
Solvay Pharmaceutical Inc
09.2001 - 03.2003
- Created a growing demand from the company's product through regular and systemic visits to pre-selected doctors and proper detailing and sampling
- 100% effective coverage of all potential physician in territory Profiling, detailing and sampling of primary products and accompanying promotion materials
- Prepared smooth presentations and product demonstrations to showcase features and drive sales
- Addressed customer issues promptly to maintain satisfaction and preserve revenue streams.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
American University of Health Sciences
Signal Hill, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mt. Carmel College
Bunlo Bucaue, Bulacan03.2008
Bacherlors of Science - Physical Therapy
DELOS SANTOS STI COLLEGE
Quezon City, Philippines03.2002
Skills
- Critical-Thinking Skills
- Result-Oriented
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Skilled in identifying customers' needs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Central Venous Lines
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Goal-oriented
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge Base
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- EKG
- Registered Nurse California (NCLEX-RN)
- Registered Nurses Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health White Memorial
10.2022 - Current
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Cedars Sinai
03.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
VITALE NURSING INC
01.2021 - 03.2022
SENIOR HELPERS, CARE PARTNER
03.2020 - 01.2021
BRANCH MANAGER
JOLLY B BOX EXPRESS INC
03.2019 - 03.2020
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
United Laboratories Inc
03.2016 - 03.2019
ER NURSE
Pagamutang Bayan ng Carmona Carmona City
03.2011 - 04.2013
Staff Nurse
Jaime B. Berces Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 06.2008
Medical Representative
Solvay Pharmaceutical Inc
09.2001 - 03.2003
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
American University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mt. Carmel College
Bacherlors of Science - Physical Therapy
DELOS SANTOS STI COLLEGE
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