Maria Judith Jaca
Waipahu,Hawaii
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. I am motivated and eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Honolulu, HI
09.1999 - Current
- 32 years experienced in Labor and delivery department. Worked for 7.5 yrs at Ben taub general hospital in Houston, Texas. Moved here at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii since Sep. 1999 to present.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in laboring patients in a hospital setting.
- Educated patients about the stages of labor, delivery procedures, breastfeeding techniques and postpartum care.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians to induce or augment labor.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support for laboring mothers and their families.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement and station of fetus.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and took appropriate action in emergency situations.
- Scrub in with OB surgeon during cesarean deliveries.
- Circulate during cesarean deliveries.
- Fill in as Charge nurse when permanent assigned charge nurse is off.
- Monitored newborns' health status after delivery including Apgar scores, weight measurements, body temperature regulation and other assessments as required.
- Cared for women experiencing preterm labor or pregnancy complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while providing direct patient care.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Leveraged equipment and administered medications, supporting labor, delivery and care of newborns.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans for laboring mothers and newborns.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- 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.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of The Visayas
Cebu Philippines03-1988
High School Diploma -
Cebu Eastern College
Cebu Philippines03-1983
Skills
- Call triaging and advice calls related to laboring patients
- Direct patient nursing care and management of obstetric patients
- Medication Administration (oral, IM, and IV)
- Emotional awareness
- Scrub nurse
- Assist OB providers during deliveries and minor procedures
- Assist with emergency procedures, such as crash cesarean sections or postpartum hemorrhage
- Care Plan Development
- Patient discharging (labor precautions, preterm labor, and pre-eclampsia precautions instructions given to patient)
- Thorough patient care documentation
- Accordingly, delegate task to co-workers when working as charge nurse
- Maintaining privacy
Affiliations
- My favorite past time is playing tennis. I love the sport and meeting new friends in all walks of life.
- Camping with my tennis friends.
- Potluck/get together on special occasions.
- Traveling
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced cardiac life support) certification
- BLS (Basic life support) certification
- NRP (Neonatal resuscitation program) certification
- Advance Fetal monitoring certification
Languages
English
Professional
Bisayan
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of The Visayas
High School Diploma -
Cebu Eastern College
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