Maria Lourdes Garilao
North Las Vegas,NEVADA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration and patient assessment at University Medical Center. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in infection control and patient education, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes holistic healing and effective communication.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Science - Nursing
Los Angels Southwest College
Los Angels California Master In Public Health - Health Promotion
National University
La Jolla, CA04.2021
Bachelor In Hotel And Restaurant Mngt - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Manila,PH04.1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Patient relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- HIPAA education
- Acute care expertise
- Supply restocking
Certification
Basic life support
NIHHS
Register Nurse License Nevada and California
Languages
Tagalog
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
Associate Science - Nursing
Los Angels Southwest College
Master In Public Health - Health Promotion
National University
Bachelor In Hotel And Restaurant Mngt - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
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