MARY KRIS B. de la Cruz
Cypress,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Houston, Texas
02.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care for patients pre and post such as Heart Catheterization, Pacemaker and AICD Insertion, EPS, Mechanical Thrombectomy, IVC Filter, Aortagram
- Assisting and recover patients after Cardioversion, Tilt table, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Loop recorder removal/insertion and Soltalol administration
- Managing IABP and Impella
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for recovery and educated how to improve lifestyle, medication management reducing chance of reoccurrence
- Management of Arterial and Venous access sites including sheath removal and TR bands.
- Assisted some shifts in the Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
Medical Surgica Unit/Telemetry
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages; manage average caseload of 5 patients
- Diabetes Resource Clinician Champion
- Discharge Nurse Educator
- Unit base Educator
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hopital
Wausau, Wisconsin
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Acquired comprehensive experience with focus on open heart, cardiac-catheterization, chest pains, congestive heart failure, post vascular patients, post lobectomy, thoracotomy and mediastinotomy, while assuring the best possible outcome
- Responder of Code Blue and Rapid Response Team
- Functioned as preceptor providing support and guidance to nursing students in clinical rotations
- Provided primary care to complex medical, neurological, surgical, trauma, and cardiac patients
- Performed numerous tasks involving constant cardiac monitoring including medication monitoring, titration.
Registered Nurse
Portage County Health Care Center
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Update patient medical records with services provided, health condition and response to treatments
- Evening Charge Nurse of a 48-bed Skilled Nursing Facility.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Post Acute Care of Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Performs continued post-operative care for patients with orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures to include wound and drain management
- Such as: Assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL s), socializing with others, and getting out of bed for meals
- Provides rehabilitation education for the orthopedic, spine, neuro, stroke, cardiac, and oncology patient on safe and effective use of medical equipment, proper body mechanics, mobility, transfer, ADL s, and home safety
- Serves as patient advocate collaborating with the Social Worker and Physicians for the rehabilitation patient s needs related to re-entry into the community.
Registered Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Dipolog City, Philippines
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Assessed term and pre-term babies
- Administered and assessed feeding orally and through OG/NG tubes
- Placed and maintained NG/OG and G-tube
- Administered medications orally and IV
- Monitored fluid intake and output
- Performs the diagnosis, treatment, and intensive care of infants in the first few months of life
- Administrative and referral experience including admission, assessment, treatment, referral for newborns and infants.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, 6014 Cebu City, Philippines
01.2009
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
Certification
- 09/01/15, CGFNS Certification Program
- 08/01/16, PICC/Midline Insertion Class
- 06/01/18, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 08/01/18, Wisconsin Nurse Residency Program
- 02/01/24, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Examinationstaken
- 11/01/09, Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam
- 04/01/14, Test of English as a Foreign Language
- 04/01/15, National Council Licensure Examination - PN
- 09/01/15, CGFNS Qualifying Exam (for foreign Graduate Nurses)
- 06/01/16, National Council Licensure Examination - RN
- 09/01/19, Nursing Jurisprudence Exam
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse - Philippines Licensed Practical Nurse - Wisconsin Registered Nurse - Wisconsin Registered Nurse - Texas
References
- Maria Bettinger, Cath Lab Nurse, 281-923-3824
- Jan Grady, Registered Nurse, jangrady@charter.net, 715-574-2976
- Frederick Eugenio, Cath lab Nurse, 346-814-8737
- Karla Taylor, Patient Care Technician, 346-300-6848
- Falon Hopkins, Registered Nurse, 832-452-5673
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical Surgica Unit/Telemetry
02.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hopital
10.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Portage County Health Care Center
02.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Atrium Post Acute Care of Stevens Point
08.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
01.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, 6014 Cebu City, Philippines