Ma Rachell Joy Longanilla
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline hospital processes for better efficiency across various departments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Woodland Care Center
Reseda, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in hospital department and nursing home.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
Private Duty Nurse
Association of Private Duty Nurse Practitioners, P
Iloilo City, Philippines
12.2013 - 03.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy management, medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Coordinated healthcare services with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis and physician orders.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for lab tests or therapeutic purposes according to established protocols.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or life threatening events.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by a physician per agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with infection control protocols.
- Developed discharge plans that included home health services when appropriate.
- Provided end-of-life palliative care services while respecting patient autonomy.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Emergency Department RN
Mambusao District Hospital
Capiz, Philippines
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Assessed, monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to hospital standards of practice.
- Identified potential emergency situations and responded quickly to stabilize the situation.
- Controlled bleeding from trauma wounds using appropriate techniques such as pressure bandages or tourniquets.
- Assisted with transporting emergent patients throughout the facility.
- Responded promptly to codes blue or other emergency situations within the unit.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul University Iloilo
Philippines04-2007
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Information Systems Development
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency medical treatment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Geriatric Care
- CPR Certification
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Multitasking
- Cardiac Care
Accomplishments
Outstanding Private Duty Nurse in the Philippines
Certification
April 26, 2024
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
IU Health Ball Memorial, Muncie, IN
April 26, 2024
Basic Life Support
IU Health Ball Memorial, Muncie, IN
August 24-25, 2018
1st International Renal and Transplant Symposium
St. Luke's Medical Center Global City, Taguig City
February 8, 2011
IV Chemotherapy
Intravenous Therapy Update
St. Anthony College Hospital, Roxas City
October 23, 2009
Renal Nursing Through RENAP
1st Renap Update in Capiz
St. Anthony College Hospital, Roxas City
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Hiligaynon
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Woodland Care Center
08.2024 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Association of Private Duty Nurse Practitioners, P
12.2013 - 03.2024
Emergency Department RN
Mambusao District Hospital
03.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul University Iloilo