Ma Eleonore Tiu
Gilberts,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical/surgical and psychiatric specialty.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elgin Mental Health Center
07.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- .Liaised between primary physicians and outside consultants that pts are referred to for their medical needs
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures. Assisted Podiatrist, Optometrist and Physical therapist in delivering care to patients
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications and clinical notes to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- prepared consents and release of information for patients to sign prior to appointments and procedures outside of facility
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
04.2002 - 06.2003
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Prepared and submitted daily unit reports to management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays for safety
- Conducted client rounds every 15 min to check on residents.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and carefully documented findings.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Joseph Hospital
07.2001 - 03.2002
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Asta Care Center
03.1995 - 06.2001
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations for long term patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Documented information in patients' medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- provide total nursing care for geriatric patients
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lung Center Of The Philippines
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with different Lung Diseases such as, cancer, COPD, Tuberculosis, emphysema, destroyed lung and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.1991
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Chest Pain Management
- Performing EKGs
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Family Education
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessment
- Administering Immunizations
- Unit Oversight
- Team Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Monitoring
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- suctioning
- ventilator care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elgin Mental Health Center
07.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
04.2002 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Joseph Hospital
07.2001 - 03.2002
Registered Nurse
Asta Care Center
03.1995 - 06.2001
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lung Center Of The Philippines
08.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
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