Mae Geraldine Samar
Registered Nurse, BSN
Victoria,TX
Summary
Adaptable Medical Surgical Registered Nurse demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 11 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to provide exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role in a Registered Nurse capacity to apply compassionate, safe and effective nursing care.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Detar Hospital Navarro
Victoria , TX
2020.08 - Current
- Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shift
- Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff
- Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when s/he is on duty
- Makes decisions regarding activities within these areas based on Administrative Operational Standards, Nursing Administrative Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team
- Monitors patients and reporting patients’ condition to doctors.
- Role models professional standards of behavior of the nursing practice as evidenced by the nurse practice act
- Manages admissions and discharges within a particular department
- Plans the nurse assignments
- Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars/professional development as requested by manager
- Holds current and active State of Texas Registered Nurse license
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Detar Hospital Navarro
Victoria , TX
2018.10 - Current
- The role of the Registered Nurse is to perform patient care under the direction of the Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager/ Nurse Director
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment
- Maintains up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care
- The Registered Nurse provides therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient, and in support of the mission of Detar
- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes
- Manages acute and chronic pain on all patients, but especially post procedure or surgical patients to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing
- Performs all aspects of intravenous therapy
- Assists the physician with examinations, tests and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development
Staff Nurse, Post-Natal Unit
Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
2015.06 - 2018.08
- Develops patient outcome statement(s) and establishes individualized patent goals
- Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently
- Works well in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment
- Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures
- Provides emotional support to patient and significant others
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Manila Doctors Hospital
Manila , Philippines
2011.05 - 2015.03
- Provide nursing care to the adult population with various illnesses and recovering from different surgeries.
- Applied skills of assessment, technical, organizational, and prioritization to the care of hospitalized patients.
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to deliver quality, safe patient care during the acute phase and initiated the post-hospital stage of their healthcare.
- Preceptor to new staff, new nursing graduates, and nursing students.
- Charge nurse responsibilities such as review caseload and upcoming admittance to align appropriately.
- Collaborate with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Observe and maintain records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
- Provided care in inpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Eastern Bicol Medical Center
Virac , Philippines
2009.11 - 2011.03
- Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented patients’ charts by recording food and fluid intake and output.
- Answered patients’ calls and determined how to assist them, as well provided family support.
- Measured and recorded patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Provided basic patient care and treatments, such as dressed wounds, treated bedsores, gave enemas, douches, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Catanduanes State University
Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines 2005.06 - 2009.03
Skills
Employee performance
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Detar Hospital Navarro
2020.08 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Detar Hospital Navarro
2018.10 - Current
Staff Nurse, Post-Natal Unit
Burjeel Hospital
2015.06 - 2018.08
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Manila Doctors Hospital
2011.05 - 2015.03
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Eastern Bicol Medical Center
2009.11 - 2011.03
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Catanduanes State University
2005.06 - 2009.03