Ma.Guia Sarmiento
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Successful Registered Nurse with expertise in documentation and medication administration. Works effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments. 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
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Urgent Nursing Registry
03.2005 - Current
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on assigned floor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Utilized AllScripts to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided behavioral assaultive management and crisis management in accordance with agency policy and procedure
RN Floor Nurse
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on assigned floor.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
RN Floor Nurse
Dignity Health
05.2003 - 03.2022
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Telemetry/Step-down floor.
- Provided behavioral assaultive management and crisis management in accordance with agency policy and procedure
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Utilized Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
RN Floor Nurse
Kuwait Ministry Of Health
05.1993 - 12.2000
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Pediatrics and Surgery floor.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
RN Floor Nurse
Ministry Of Health, Kingdom Of Kuwait
05.1993 - 11.1993
- Provided behavioral assaultive management and crisis management in accordance with agency policy and procedure
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Psychiatry floor.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse
Governor Celestino Gallarez Hospital
11.1988 - 03.1993
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City
10.1987 - 10.1988
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Luke's Medical Center College of Nursing
Quezon City, Manila03.1987
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Physical Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Decision Making
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability
Hobbies
I was a varsity player at St Luke's Medical Center College of Nursing. I lived by the coastal town of Baclayon, Bohol and I would wake up early in the morning to go swimming in the ocean. It was my therapy. I love to cook and eat at restaurants. Supporting a family made me develop cooking skills which became a enjoyable hobby for me.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
06.2022 - 03.2023
RN Floor Nurse
Urgent Nursing Registry
03.2005 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Dignity Health
05.2003 - 03.2022
RN Floor Nurse
Kuwait Ministry Of Health
05.1993 - 12.2000
RN Floor Nurse
Ministry Of Health, Kingdom Of Kuwait
05.1993 - 11.1993
Registered Nurse
Governor Celestino Gallarez Hospital
11.1988 - 03.1993
RN, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City
10.1987 - 10.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Luke's Medical Center College of Nursing