LINDO DELA CRUZ
Registered Nurse
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
To find a challenging position in a well versed hospital to further sharpen my competencies, capabilities, skills, education and experience and help the institution to ensure the client’s satisfaction towards wellness and optimum level of health in line with their mission, vision and goal as a provider.
Proficient Registered Nurse in the field of Emergency Nursing with more than 13 years of experience and a short exposure in a Supervisory position. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
09.2021
- Unit: Emergency Department
Staff Nurse 2
Dubai Hospital (under Dubai Health Authority)
11.2016 - 06.2021
- Unit: Emergency Department
Nurse Supervisor
Saint Vincent General Hospital
12.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Staff Nurse
Saint Vincent General Hospital
07.2011 - 11.2015
- Unit: Emergency Department
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cebu-Banilad
Cebu City, Philippines01.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- BLS, 06/2024
- ACLS, 06/2024
- PALS, 06/2024
- ENPC, 02/2028
- TNCC, 08/2027
Multistate License
261179
Nursing License
Arizona State Board of Nursing, 261179, 04/01/26
Filename
Lindo Dela Cruz (ER).doc
Roles And Responsibilities
Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations. Supervise staff and work flow of the department. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.
Timeline
International Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
09.2021
Staff Nurse 2
Dubai Hospital (under Dubai Health Authority)
11.2016 - 06.2021
Nurse Supervisor
Saint Vincent General Hospital
12.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Staff Nurse
Saint Vincent General Hospital
07.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cebu-Banilad