MA. KATRINA C. GUMABAY
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 17 years of nursing experience who is detail-oriented and has the ability to think critically while utilizing evidence-based practices. An empowered and proactive professional with established strong leadership traits who can efficiently function independently and synergistically as a team player. A dynamic individual determined to achieve goals and can professionally interact with people by displaying effective social and communication strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE II – Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
DHS Harbor-UCLA
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for improving documentation completeness through concurrent and/or retrospective review of patients’ charts and ensuring that all conditions, treatments, and procedures are accurately captured to reflect the severity of illness, risk of mortality, and the quality of care rendered to patients.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills where laboratory values, diagnostic test results, treatments, and medications are correlated to the actual patients’ picture.
- Promotes engagement by providing education to providers through lectures, and works collaboratively with the allied health team on different projects to improve the organization’s quality metrics.
- Creates workflows and tools to streamline processes.
- Gathers data from internal and external databases and interprets it for meaningful use.
CLINICAL NURSE II
UCLA Health – Santa Monica
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered total and direct care to patients needing a high level of care.
- Provided education to patients and their families regarding disease processes, treatments, and plans of care.
- Coordinated with the allied health team to facilitate prompt treatment and service.
- Utilized the nursing process in rendering the highest quality of care to patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
REGISTERED NURSE
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible and accountable in delivering direct and total care to lung and open heart surgery patients, pre and post cardiac catheterization, and critically ill patients requiring vasoactive drips and close monitoring.
- Trained and knowledgeable in analyzing and interpreting heart rhythms.
- Utilized the nursing process and maintains professional nursing practice while working with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members and students, contributing to a positive work environment and providing guidance to foster professional growth and high-quality patient care.
- Assumed team leader/ charge nurse role to colleagues and assisted them with problem-solving and managing their patients’ overall condition.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
REGISTERED NURSE
Health Carousel – Passport USA
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked as a full-time travel nurse with a three-year contract with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Trained and knowledgeable in analyzing and interpreting heart rhythms
- Responsible and accountable in delivering direct and total care to fresh open heart surgery patients, pre and post cardiac catheterization, and critically ill patients requiring vasoactive drips and/or aquapheresis.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
REGISTERED NURSE
San Lucas Private Duty Nurses and Midwives Association
05.2008 - 04.2016
- Rendered one-on-one nursing care to critically ill - mechanically ventilated patients requiring close monitoring and special care.
- Provided individualized care to patients with multi-organ failure and helped augment staffing.
- Rendered total bedside care and assures patients’ safety while adhering to the standards and protocols of the Medical Center as set by the Joint Commission International.
- Assisted in bedside procedures such as Central Line insertion, Cut down, Lumbar Puncture, Thoracentesis and Paracentesis.
- Utilized the nursing process and ensured proper documentation at all times.
- Interacted and coordinated with families, physicians, and staff while demonstrating professionalism and good conduct.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
VICE PRESIDENT ELECT
San Lucas Private Duty Nurses and Midwives Association
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Chairman of the Ethics and Grievance Committee; assured the unity and conformity among the members of the association (Nurses, Midwives, and Nurse Aides).
- Assisted the President in developing and implementing strategies to maintain the integrity and credibility of the said association.
- Ensured that the members adhere to the protocols and standards of the affiliate hospital – St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Established performance goals for the association and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
REGISTERED NURSE
Saint Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City, Philippines
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Provided total quality care management to critically ill pre and post Gastro-Intestinal, Genito-Urinary and OB-Gyne surgery patients.
- Ensured the delivery of excellent nursing services such as but not limited to suctioning, turning, administering of medications, wound dressing, and ostomy care while maintaining a safe environment at all times.
- Assured the prompt carrying out of physician orders and appropriate and timely documentation.
- Coordinated services with medical staff, EMS, nursing staff, other nursing units, and ancillary departments and other care providers.
- Ensured that all patients or clients of the nursing unit are provided with direct hands on quality patient care that conforms to the standards of St. Luke’s Medical Center.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Trinity University of Asia
03.2005
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Provider
- American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
- AHA NIH Stroke Scale – Test Group A
License
California, RN95223269
Awards
- 2017 – Daisy Award Nominee (Mercy One North Iowa)
- 2010 – Most Outstanding Nurse of the Year
- 2006 – Most Commended Staff (Digestive and Liver Unit)
Additional Information
Master of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University
- Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trinity University of Asia
- Dean's List
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE II – Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
DHS Harbor-UCLA
01.2022 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE II
UCLA Health – Santa Monica
07.2021 - 08.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Health Carousel – Passport USA
06.2016 - 09.2019
VICE PRESIDENT ELECT
San Lucas Private Duty Nurses and Midwives Association
12.2012 - 12.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
San Lucas Private Duty Nurses and Midwives Association
05.2008 - 04.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Saint Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City, Philippines
02.2006 - 03.2007
Master of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Trinity University of Asia
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