MARIA ANTONIETA LU
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Corpus Christi,TX
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Language
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Certification
21
years of professional experience
Experienced RN Staff Nurse with a proven track record in direct patient care, care planning, and advocating for patient needs. Adept at implementing quality improvement initiatives that elevate care standards and foster teamwork among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
20 Years 11 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated families on disease management, medication administration, and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in pediatric nursing and patient safety standards.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care delivery processes.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with the plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Wound management
Patient safety
Patient education
Medication administration
Medication and IV administration
Wound care
Medication delivery
Vaccine administration
Patient support
Critical care
Newborn care
Respiratory support
Care planning
Pediatric care
Critical thinking
Certification
BLS
NRP
ALS
PALS
Languages
PILINO
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Driscoll Children's Hospital
09.2005 - CurrentRead More
Cebu City Medical Center College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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