Ma Lheanette Comandao
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with years of experience in providing high quality patient care. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment and ability to remain calm under pressure to skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
FSRLgrouphomes
12.2021 - Current
- Provides overall and support for all medical and healthcare related needs of Individual.
- Assisting Individuals to their Activity of daily living.
- Provides nursing services to Individuals by identifying and reporting on health needs of Individuals through observation of their physical, social and emotional needs and through review of their medical records.
- Administers care to Individuals as needed according to the ISP plan.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans through conferences with the group home manager, case manager, guardian/family and medical professionals etc.
- Attends medical appointments as needed and transports Individuals to community destinations as necessary to their medical appointments when appropriate.
- Reviews all medical related documents and medication packs/containers to ensure proper administration and documentation.
- Administers medication as needed and documents in compliance with FSRL procedures and policies.
- Orients new community support staff to the medical needs of the specific Individuals with whom they will be working.
- Performs on-call duties when needed .
- Performs all applicable duties of a registered nurse and ensures that professional standards of practice are maintained.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit, Stroke Unit
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Assesses, plans, and implements appropriate nursing care of acute stroke patients in collaboration with stroke team.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit, including wound care, ostomy care and enteral feeding.
- Delivered patient care through assessment to facilitate optimum patient care.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Careplex Hospital
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Performed basic standardized wound care procedures by applying hot and cold packs and applying dressings and bandages to patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Resident Assistant
AC Support Residential Living
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges
Mandaluyong City03.2008
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Flexibility
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team work and dependability
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Certified in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- BSN- Bachelor of Science in nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
FSRLgrouphomes
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit, Stroke Unit
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Careplex Hospital
02.2017 - 09.2019
Resident Assistant
AC Support Residential Living
01.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges
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