Liezel Sarabia
Vallejo,California
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 26+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to oncology and med-surgical patients. Knowledgeable about oncology and medical-surgical requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in highly stress environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in California. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Capable of assisting with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in medical-surgical and oncology setting. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2016 - Current
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Cared for patients in 24-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD,COVID, pneumonia , cancer, and those with end of life diagnosis.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
John Muir Health Concord California
11.2003 - 09.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over patients daily
- Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 30-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including wound care, breathing treatment, blood administration, chemo therapy administration
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as whipple procedure, pancreatotomy, cholecystectomy, central line insertion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Provided exceptional care to 30 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
04.2009 - 08.2013
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
04.1997 - 02.2011
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 120-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 120 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Supervised and managed functions for 120-bed 120 unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Windsor Vallejo Care
06.1997 - 11.2004
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Worked as a clinical coordinator in 125 bed unit with other team members comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in patients record.
- Managed 125 nurses and nursing activities in 125-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Education
High School Diploma -
Aklan College
Philippines03.1984
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. Yanga College Incorporated
Philippines03.1991
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- EPIC proficient
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient counseling
- Appointment scheduling
- Personal care needs
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Patient management
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Data entry
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- High level of autonomy
- Patient discharge
- Physical assessments
- Direct patient care
- Regulatory compliance
- Acute care expertise
- Culturally-sensitive
- Professional bedside manner
- Fluent in Tagalog
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- HIPAA education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emotional intelligence
- Indirect patient care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Infection control measures
- Staff supervision
- Precepting
- Confidentiality
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Data collection
Certification
- BLS certified
- Registered Nurse in California
- ANA Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing
References
1. Catherine Bacay RN,Assistant Nurse Manager
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Oakland California 94611
510-283-1021
2. Elvinia Avestro, Charge RN- Oncology unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland California 94609
510-682-4877
3. Shelita Webster RN,Assistant Nurse Manager
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Oakland, California
313-622-9544
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
04.2009 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
John Muir Health Concord California
11.2003 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Windsor Vallejo Care
06.1997 - 11.2004
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
04.1997 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Aklan College
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. Yanga College Incorporated
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