LUCY GATAMBIA
Summary
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Doctors Community Hospital (DCMC)
02.2009 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Adventist HealthCare (White Oak Medical Center)
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Doctor R.G YIARGA (Multi Specialty Medical)
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Capital Region Health
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL11.2020
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Princes Georges Community College
Largo, United States12.2008
Skills
- Health Screening
- Healthcare Billing
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Doctor R.G YIARGA (Multi Specialty Medical)
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Adventist HealthCare (White Oak Medical Center)
11.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Capital Region Health
07.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Doctors Community Hospital (DCMC)
02.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Princes Georges Community College