Maria Sheila B. Kadel
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Intensive Care Nurse with 20 years of nursing experience. . Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in cardiac and trauma, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN IV, Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
07.2004 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Department Quality leader - June 2009- June 2013, June 2018- June 2019
- HAPI lead August 2013 to present
Cardia Step Down Unit
Mercy Medical Center
12.2001 - 06.2004
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
- Reduced readmission rates for patients with chronic conditions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education, post open hear patients.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Chula Vista, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sta. Isabel
Naga City, Philippines03.1993
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Critical Carer Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Presentations
Progressive Mobility in SSC ICU: Overcoming the challenges of high acuity patients
Poster Presentation
December, 2016
Department Quality Council, South Sacramento, California
Measure-Vengers: HAPI reduction project
Poster Presentation
April, 2020
2020 Research and Innovation Academy Nursing Conference, Kaiser Permanente
HAPI HOUR: An Intensive Care Unit Initiative to Reduce Hospital Acquit=red Pressure Injury (HAPI)
Poster Presentation
April 2024
2024 Research and Innovation Academy Nursing Conference, Kaiser Permanente
AWARDS:
DAISY AWARD Recipient - May 2016
Timeline
RN IV, Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
07.2004 - Current
Cardia Step Down Unit
Mercy Medical Center
12.2001 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sta. Isabel
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