Loreta Ward
San Marcos
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in neonatal care and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient safety through effective crisis management and thorough patient assessments. Delivered quality emergency care and pain management while maintaining strong communication and adaptability in high-stress environments.
Overview
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Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tri City Medical Center
Oceanside
03.1987 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create individualized care plans, enhancing outcomes for mothers and newborns.
- Monitored vital signs of mothers, newborns, and high-risk neonates and provided necessary interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, administered medications and treatment while maintaining a 100% accuracy rate.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating effective crisis management skills and maintaining calm and composed demeanor during critical incidents.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, fostering adherence to care standards and improving team competency.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families on self-management strategies, prevention, and wellness to promote recovery and health maintenance.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Neonatal Nurse
Sharp Health Care Mary Birch Health Women's Center
San Diego
11.2004 - 10.2006
- Care for high risk newborns in a level 111 NICU, providing specialized nursing intervention, monitoring vital signs, oxygen saturation levels and neurological development.
- Administer medication including intravenous therapies with 100% accuracy and monitor newborns carefully for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained meticulous medical records, documenting assessments and treatments to ensure continuity of care for over 50 patients.
- Educated families on neonatal care, enhancing their understanding and comfort during hospitalization.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates according to physician prescriptions.
- Conducted regular rounds on all assigned patients ensuring that they are receiving proper medical attention.
Education
Associate of Science -
Perpetual Help College
Manila, Philippines07-1978
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Infection control
- IV management
- Infection control practices
- Electronic health records
- ACLS certification
- Clinical collaboration
- Neonatal education
- Lactation support
- Patient family support
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse
Sharp Health Care Mary Birch Health Women's Center
11.2004 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse
Tri City Medical Center
03.1987 - 09.2023
Associate of Science -
Perpetual Help College