Maria Russiel Dela Cruz
CORONA,CA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 28 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Epic Travel Staffing Formerly Emerald Health SVC
01.2015 - Current
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care to patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance nursing competencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2007 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill , strokes , ventilated patient sepsis patients, MI, DKA, CHF, Medical and surgical ICU.
- Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning activities as per regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections by maintaining strict infection control measures and sterile techniques.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
04.2003 - 01.2007
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based protocols for the management of complex medical conditions, leading to better clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Wexham Park Hospital
03.2000 - 04.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management strategies.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting staffing assignments or workload distribution based on changing patient acuity levels, ensuring optimal care delivery at all times.
- Actively participated in unit-based educational offerings aimed at increasing clinical knowledge and staying current with evidence-based practice guidelines.
Military Nurse
Fort Bonifacio General Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Utilized strong leadership skills as a charge nurse; supervised nursing staff while managing clinical operations and patient flow within the unit.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Concordia College
1739 Pedro Gil , Paco Metro Manila Philippines03.1993
Skills
- Emergency Interventions
- After-Care Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Cardiac monitors
- MEDITECH Software
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Neurological Assessment
- Central Line Management
- End of life care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- BLS
- License RN
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Epic Travel Staffing Formerly Emerald Health SVC
01.2015 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2007 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
04.2003 - 01.2007
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Wexham Park Hospital
03.2000 - 04.2003
Military Nurse
Fort Bonifacio General Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Concordia College
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