LORAINE ANNE JUAN
Registered Nurse
MOUNTAIN HOUSE,CA
Summary
Obtain a challenging position as a registered nurse and member of a healthcare team that will utilize and broaden existing knowledge and skills in patient care, treatment, education, and case management. Hardworking, compassionate and dedicated nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
RN CHARGE NURSE
VA Medical Center (Ghost-RX)
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Administer medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Streamline documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care
- Record patients' medical records and monitoring vital signs
- Supervise nursing staff and overseeing their needs, including schedules, nursing assignment and patient care
- Carry out doctor's order in a timely manner
- Oversee patient admissions transfers and discharges
- Monitor medical charts and administer compassionate care and assistance to patients and families
- Liaise with doctors and administrators and communicate any protocol changes to staff
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
RN STAFF NURSE
Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Administering treatments and medications e.g oral, IV, SQ medications to patients as ordered
- Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Record patients' medical records and monitor vital signs
- Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families
- Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharge
- Liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff
- Recording and maintaining accurate reports and information related to patient care
- Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner
- Cooperating with other patient services when coordinating nursing services to ensure thatpatient's total regimen of care is maintained
- Participating in facility surveys
- Periodically review patient's written discharge plan
- Assisting in planning nursing services portion of patient's discharge plan as necessary
- Completing injury/incident reports as necessary according to facility's protocol
- Completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
- Agreeing not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations
- Adhering with HIPAA regulations
- Completing and filing of required record keeping forms/charts upon resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge
- Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs as necessary.
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
Westgate Villa Assisted Living Center
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Keeping records of patient details, medication, and other activities
- Maintaining medication stock, MAR and administer medication properly
- Taking vital signs and observe patient to detect response to specified types of medications and report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions
- Administering oral & topical medications and breathing treatments as ordered
- Reordering of medications from pharmacies and call doctor's office for prescriptions when needed
- Documenting and organizing of patient's information such as weight, height, and vital signs
- Providing comfort for terminally ill patients, respite care for patients entering the dying process and emotional support for the families.
OPD NURSE
St. Catherine Medical Clinic
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Assess patient health problem and needs
- Monitor vital signs and record accordingly
- Administer patient's medication and treatments as per doctor's order
- Develop, implement, evaluate nursing care plans
- Assist doctors with minor and non-invasive procedures in an outpatient facility
- Document pertinent patient's data and information accordingly.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Jecsons Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitor patient's status, updating information on vital signs and progress
- Document data related to patient's care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient's responses, and treatment changes
- Administer blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Mitigated risks related to potential medical errors by proactively identifying and addressing discrepancies in patient charts, medications, or treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Tarlac State University (College of Nursing)
05.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Great Eastern Institute
06.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Insulin medication assistance
Clinical judgment
Quality Improvement
Health Promotion
Basic Life Support
Patient Management
Chart updating
ADL Assistance
Care Planning
Wound Care
Vaccine administration
Patient education and counseling
Removing sutures
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Medication and IV administration
Patient Care
Insulin medication assistance
Certification
Registered Nurse, California USA, 2019
References
- Carmel Canonigo, (209) 914-8588
- Rose Anne Onate, (925) 321-3823
- Mary Grace Go, (510) 241-6266
Timeline
RN CHARGE NURSE
VA Medical Center (Ghost-RX)
11.2022 - 01.2024
RN STAFF NURSE
Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
Westgate Villa Assisted Living Center
10.2018 - 07.2019
OPD NURSE
St. Catherine Medical Clinic
04.2016 - 07.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Jecsons Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Tarlac State University (College of Nursing)
05.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Great Eastern Institute
06.2005 - 05.2009