Marineth Pantanosas
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15 (+) yers of progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service to ensure delivery of quality bhealth care to the population she will be serving
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
07.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Gero psych patients in challenging behavioral Health environment.
- Cared for patients in -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Registered Nurse
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Clinical Nursing Instructor/ Lecturer
Liceo De Cagayan University
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines
10.2003 - 03.2014
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Directly cared for patients at least 120 hours ( Pychiatric Clinicals) each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Education
Masters in Nursing - Medical Sugical
Liceo De Cagayan University
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines10.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Consultation
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Creative Problem Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Microsoft Office
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor/ Lecturer
Liceo De Cagayan University
10.2003 - 03.2014
Masters in Nursing - Medical Sugical
Liceo De Cagayan University
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