MARIA ANNABELLE LAVARRO VELENA
Hastings,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Benedictine Living Community
12.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Charge Nurse
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
08.2008 - 11.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Assisted in budget development and resource allocation processes for the nursing department, ensuring optimal use of funds available for patient care services.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital
02.2006 - 09.2007
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Luzon Polytechnic College
Lucban Philippines03.2005
High School Diploma -
Sariaya Institute
Sariaya Quezon Philippines03.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Team Coordination
Certification
- Basic Life Support - November 2022- November 2024
- Advance Cardiac Life Support - November 2022- November 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Benedictine Living Community
12.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
08.2008 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital
02.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Luzon Polytechnic College
High School Diploma -
Sariaya Institute