MARIA ARABELLA ABDUHALIM
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
A resilient, compassionate, detail-oriented and holistic registered nurse with thirty one years experience in a diverse environment. Eager to share the knowledge, skills and attitude towards the delivery of excellent patient care. Yearning to play a significant role in touching the lives of the Baycare team members and its customers through professional competence and education.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitor patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Makes staffing decisions throughout shift.
- Demonstrates knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stays current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Evaluates nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Coordinates diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of 32 patients per shift.
- Updates team members through lecture series.
Clinical Nurse II
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
St Petersburg, FL
05.2012 - 01.2018
- Used Cerner to track cardiovascular patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Implemented clinical standards to independently care for cardiovascular patients
- Promoted healthy environment for cardiovascular patients' healing and team members' less stressful atmosphere.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in the care of cardiovascular patients.
Clinical Nurse II
Bayfront Medical Center
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Used Cerner to track trauma patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Implemented clinical standards to independently care for trauma patients
- Promoted healthy environment for trauma patients' healing and team members' less stressful atmosphere.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in the care of trauma patients.
Patient Care Technician
Bayfront Medical Center
St. Petersburg, FL
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Professor of Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Zamboanga City, Philippines
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Dean, College of Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Zamboanga CIty, Philippines
06.2002 - 03.2007
- Managed the College of Nursing with 250 faculty members and 1,700 nursing students.
- Developed curricula for each nursing level.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for excellent training environment for nursing students.
Clinical Supervisor
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Zamboanga CIty, Philippines
06.1997 - 05.2002
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Facilitated 250 hiring of qualified Clinical Instructors by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Led and directed team of 250 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Implemented new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Zamboanga City, Philippines
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit/ICU/Hemodialysis
Zamboanga Medical Center
Zamboanga City, Philippines
03.1992 - 05.1995
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Ph.D. - Development Studies in Management & Administration
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Zamboanga City, Philippines03.2002
Master of Arts - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Zamboanga City, Philippines03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors' College
Cebu City, Philippines03.1991
Skills
- Practice Standards Implementation
- Protocol Review
- Treatment Program Modifications
- Nursing Policy Development
- Care Standards Development
- Educational Program Coordination
- Care Quality Assessments
- In-Service Training
- Nursing Procedure Development
- Oral and Written Communication
- Illness Management Instruction
Accomplishments
Author, Clinical Nursing Procedures
Affiliations
Member, Baycare Professional Practice Council
Member, Infection Control - PFS (August 2016 - July 2021)
Preceptor (July 2015 - December 2018)
Additional Information
Florida State Nursing License
AHA BLS and ACLS Provider
NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse II
Bayfront Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2012
Patient Care Technician
Bayfront Medical Center
11.2008 - 12.2009
Professor of Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
04.2007 - 08.2008
Dean, College of Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
06.2002 - 03.2007
Clinical Supervisor
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
06.1997 - 05.2002
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
06.1995 - 05.1997
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit/ICU/Hemodialysis
Zamboanga Medical Center
03.1992 - 05.1995
Ph.D. - Development Studies in Management & Administration
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Master of Arts - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors' College