MARIA CONCEPCION MESIAS
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated nurse professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse
Passportusa-UPMC Canterbury Place
12.2018 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Staff Nurse
East And North Hertfordshire Trust-Lister Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Staff Nurse
Labuan Public Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Primary Health Care Nurse
Ministry Of Health, Al- Batra Primary Health Care
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease
- Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Clinical Instructor
St. Augustine School Of Nursing
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes, and clinical logs
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Camp Navarro General Hospital
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Assessed and offered nursing advice to patients with medical complaints or concerns and responded to requests for assistance
- Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions
- Educated patients on infection and disease control, family planning and new baby care to promote community health and wellness
- Triaged patients based on vital signs and rapid assessment
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Ciudad Medical Zamboanga
03.2005 - 07.2005
- Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga City, Philippines03.2004
High School Diploma -
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga City, Philippines03.2000
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Hospice and palliative care
- Wound Care
Certification
- LVAD trained
- BLS certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Passportusa-UPMC Canterbury Place
12.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse
East And North Hertfordshire Trust-Lister Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2018
Staff Nurse
Labuan Public Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2015
Primary Health Care Nurse
Ministry Of Health, Al- Batra Primary Health Care
07.2009 - 06.2012
Clinical Instructor
St. Augustine School Of Nursing
01.2007 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Camp Navarro General Hospital
12.2006 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Ciudad Medical Zamboanga
03.2005 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
High School Diploma -
Western Mindanao State University
- LVAD trained
- BLS certified
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