Lilia Maerina
Daly City,CA
Summary
A seasoned Registered Nurse from Sutter Health, I excel in delivering patient-centered care and clinical judgment, significantly reducing patient falls by implementing evidence-based strategies. Skilled in medication and IV administration, I also shine in patient education, advocating effectively for both patients and their families. My commitment to continuous professional development ensures the highest standards of healthcare delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
01.2000 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
RN
Kaiser Permanente
01.2005 - 11.2016
Education
Graduate Nurse - Nursing
Baguio General Hospital School of Nursing
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Administering immunizations
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
- Sanitation
- IV management
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Direct nursing care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Diagnostic tools experience
Timeline
RN
Kaiser Permanente
01.2005 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
01.2000 - 11.2021
Graduate Nurse - Nursing
Baguio General Hospital School of Nursing
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