Maria Nena Balagtas
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Northwest Hospital Center, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital Center
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Registered Nurse II
Philippine General Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of The Philippines
Manila, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Pilippines03-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- IV insertion
- Lab draws
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal-foley, nasogastric
- Stroke Assessment
Certification
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse 74258000015
NIH Certified
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Philippine General Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
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