Mari Chari Zabala Quiambao
National City,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse, excelled at leveraging my expertise in medication administration and fostering a safe and compassionate environment. Advocated patient needs by communicating proactively and efficiently with medical providers.
Restaurant, Retail, Hospitality, Property Management, 10 years of combined customer service experience in from front desk, food service, and reservations management property management, sales, trainer.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
11.2013 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients' needs and safety effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Maric College
San Diego, CA07.2007
Skills
- food server, bartender, restaurant supervisor
- front office tasks such as check in/out of guests
- cash handling, folio reconciliation
- reservation booking for groups and individual
- rooms inventory management
- patient intake, vital signs, and triaging
- safe medication and treatment administration
- wound, catheter, IV placement, IV blood draw
- blood sugar checks
- patient education
- efficient communication with medical team
- de-escalation
Certification
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2013 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Maric College
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