Maricar Mae Elayba
Rochester
Summary
Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Genesis Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
HIL Nurse
BETAINE (PH), B.V.
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Cigna Healthcare 24-Hour Health information Line (HIL)- provides toll-free, 24-hour access to a registered nurse and a library of hundreds of informative audio topics.
- Respond promptly to each incoming call.
- If call warrants a triage, the caller’s stated symptoms will be assessed to determine the appropriate level of care required to safely meet the patient’s medical needs. (Emergent, urgent, non-urgent or home care status)
- When appropriate, provide home care instructions using the approved, written guidelines as well as approved reference material provided.
- Utilize all resources and guidelines at his/her disposal to effectively assess, prioritize, and advise.
- Thoroughly complete documentation utilizing the appropriate computer software in compliance with the approved policies and procedures.
Staff Nurse
AMANA Healthcare and Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: AMANA Healthcare and Medical Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care and home healthcare- JCI and CARF accredited Hospital.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Staff Nurse
Emirati Canadian Home Health Care
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Emirati Canadian Home Health Care provides home-based nursing care for people who require constant and continuous nursing care at home, especially those who have a significant deficiency in performing their activity of daily living, ensuring they have the best quality of care.
- Provides good nursing assessment and interventions relevant in the care of patient and will serve as a guide in the systematic care for the patient.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Ensures that the plan of care is patient-based is in place and that it is reviewed at regular, frequent intervals and evaluated by the medical team.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff Nurse
Provita International Medical Centre
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Provita International Medical Centre is the region’s first clinic dedicated to long-term care for acute, ventilator dependent patients (adults, children and babies) within a non-hospital setting. This facility is designed with emphasis on comfort, care, safety and patient individuality.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with Provita policy and UAE Professional Code of Conduct for Nurses.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with chronic conditions.
Staff Nurse
Infinity Home Care
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Emirati Canadian Home Health Care provides home-based nursing care for people who require constant and continuous nursing care at home, especially those who have a significant deficiency in performing their activity of daily living, ensuring they have the best quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse
President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital located at Iba, Zambales, Philippines is a government hospital with 150-bed capacity. It provides actual hospital training for students in medicine and nursing.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines04-2019
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient management
- Health promotion
- Patient care assessment
Certification
- BLS Training - 02/2025-02/2027
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2023 - Current
St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Genesis Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
HIL Nurse
BETAINE (PH), B.V.
10.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse
AMANA Healthcare and Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse
Emirati Canadian Home Health Care
07.2017 - 11.2018
Staff Nurse
Provita International Medical Centre
04.2015 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse
Infinity Home Care
10.2012 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse
President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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