Maria Rizza Alberto
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Dedicated in pursuing improvement in patient advocacy and overall care regardless of circumstances.
I am very focused on giving the best care to my patients with the utmost care I promised to offer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
SPRING EMERGENCY ROOM
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Echocardiography Technician
FHP GUAM
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Contributed to team success by training new technicians on proper techniques and protocols for conducting echocardiograms.
- Maintained a safe environment for both patients and staff by following OSHA regulations regarding radiation exposure during echocardiography procedures.
- Demonstrated technical expertise by performing various types of echocardiograms, such as transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress tests.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives related to Cardiac Cath Lab operations through active participation in department meetings, audits, surveys, or reviews of relevant literature or guidelines.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while managing emotional needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Maintained sterile environments to prevent infection, adhering to strict cleanliness protocols.
- Increased efficiency of cath lab team, streamlining setup and breakdown processes for each procedure.
Cardiac Sonographer
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
- Established a positive rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on cardiac sonography techniques and best practices.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
Emergency Room Technician
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Supported successful code responses by quickly delivering necessary medications and supplies as needed during critical situations.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
US RENAL CARE
08.2013 - 12.2019
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Jude College Metro Manila
Metro Manila, Philippines10-2010
Skills
- Immediate healthcare intervention
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Patient safety
- Condition monitoring
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Trauma care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
- Direct patient care
- Monitoring vital signs
- Delegation and motivation
- Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clear patient communication
- Patient condition monitoring
- Phlebotomy and specimen handling
Certification
- Echocardiogram Technology Training - October 2011
- ACLS, PALS, CPR and NRP certification 2023-2024
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
SPRING EMERGENCY ROOM
10.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
10.2023 - 08.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
10.2023 - 08.2024
Echocardiography Technician
FHP GUAM
04.2023 - 11.2024
Cardiac Sonographer
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
08.2021 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
09.2016 - 08.2021
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
US RENAL CARE
08.2013 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Jude College Metro Manila
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