LILIAN TOLENTINO
Registered Nurse
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time or full time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
PACU Registered Nurse
ASHFORD AND ST. PETER'S NHS TRUST
11.1998 - 07.2006
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to [Number] patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Staff Nurse
National Kidney & Transplant Institute
01.1994 - 08.1998
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- 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.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CEBU DOCTORS COLLEGE OF NURSING
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES06.1992
Skills
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Wound Care
- Urology
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Coordination
- Family Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Evaluation
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Disease Specialization
- Follow-Up Calls
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient Discharging
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Tracheostomy Care
- Care Plan Development
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Staff Supervision
- Pain Management
- Documentation and Charting
- Infection control measures
- Taking vitals
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Maintaining privacy
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
Certification
Medical-Surgical Board Certified Nurse
Languages
FILIPINO
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
ASHFORD AND ST. PETER'S NHS TRUST
11.1998 - 07.2006
Registered Staff Nurse
National Kidney & Transplant Institute
01.1994 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CEBU DOCTORS COLLEGE OF NURSING
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