Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care and Rehab
Nashville Senior Care LLC dba McKendree Village
02.2022 - Current
Provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and other members of the healthcare team
Lead and support all functions related to quality care for our residents
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Complete processes and paperwork related to admission, transfer, and discharge of our residents
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form
Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, medication records treatment/care plans
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Dominic Savio General Hospital, Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2022
Provide patients suffering life-threatening injuries and illnesses with the best possible care
Assist doctors and work with emergency medical technicians in helping people in pain and possibly life-threatening trauma
Work as part of a team with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medications, use of medical equipment and advice patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after a hospital stay
Assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on its critical nature, and work to stabilize a patient, treat the problem, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or plan for a longer hospital stay.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Nuses Without Borders Home Health Care
10.2015 - 10.2017
Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills in home setting
Prepares and administers medications through oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes
Provides treatment such as nebulization, suctioning, nasogastric tube feeding, tracheostomy care, urinary catheter care and aseptic wound dressings as prescribed by the physician or according to established policies and protocols
Responsible for clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care and provides progress reports to their physician
Collaborates care between health care team (Physician, Respiratory therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational therapist, Speech therapist and other allied medical professionals)
Develop and implement nursing care plans for the patients
Use of medical equipment to assess patient’s condition and provide treatment
Observes and reports symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s condition.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Erfan and Bagedo General Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2014
This tertiary institution is a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital with a bed capacity of 300
As staff nurse in this hospital, I am responsible for the direct nursing care of patients assigned under my care which includes carrying out doctor’s orders, giving medications, assisting in invasive procedures, and performing nursing skills appropriately following the established policy and procedures
This ICU-CCU is a 32 bed unit looking after patients male and female of thirteen years of age and above with all medical conditions requiring intensive care including those post cardio-respiratory arrest resuscitation, patients with one or more system failures who needs observation and active management, surgical patients requiring intensive care for management and observation after major surgery like open heart and any patients post-operatively that has underlying medical conditions that requires consistent monitoring.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry Department
Erfan And Bagedo General Hospital
03.2009 - 03.2012
Obtain psychiatric, medical, social, and family histories of new admissions; takes and records vital signs; obtains laboratory specimens; assists physicians with exams; schedules and arranges for special tests and develops discharge plans
Assist the patient to gain insight, define goals and plan action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment
Participate in development of treatment plan including type, frequency, intensity and duration of therapy in collaboration with the treatment team
Administer oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications to patients as prescribed by physician and documents reaction
Assist in preparation of patients undergoing Electro-Convulsive therapy (ECT), monitors vital signs pre and post procedure and administers medications as ordered
Produce recovery-based care plans and risk assessments for individual patient needs.
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.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
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.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
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 in Nursing - Nursing
Brokenshire College
Davao City, Philippines
04.2007
Bachelor of Science Major in Biology - Biology
Velez College
Cebu City, Philippines
03.2004
High School -
Notre Dame of Isulan High School
Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
03.2000
Elementary -
Notre Dame of Isulan Elementary
Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
03.1996
Skills
IV Drug Therapy Management
Disease Management Programs
Patient Assessments
Staff Supervision
EMR Systems
Patient Care
Direct Patient Care
Gastrostomy Tube Care
Patient and Family Advocacy
Tracheostomy Care
Patient Monitoring
Family Education
Strong Clinical Judgment
Mental Health Care
Long-Term Care
Patient Care Planning
Hospice and Palliative Care
Medical Screening
Declaration
10/09/23, Mark Aldwin A. Lapidez, RN
Email Address
mark_jka24@hotmail.com
Professional Licenses
Tennessee Board of Nursing-RN, 251193, 01/25/21, 02/28/25