MELISA USON
Summary
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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Napa State Hospital
06.2008 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Admission, planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Streamlined medication administration including IV, wound care dressing processes for increased safety and accuracy in every shifts.
- Using Nursing Process to monitor quality of care to clients.
- Records and referring all data taken to concern doctor which includes abnormal findings like symptoms, and abnormal laboratory results.
- suggest some interventions and recommendations for improvement of the clients condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Sonoma Valley Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Merced Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Improved Medical and Surgical patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical and emotional needs.
- Streamlined medication administration, wound dressing,preparation of patient for procedure processes while maintaining safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Educator
AL JAZEERA HOSPITAL
11.1998 - 12.2005
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
UNITED DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
01.1991 - 11.1998
- Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Developed comprehensive plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
- Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
Education
Master of Arts - NURSING ADMINISTRATION
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
CALOOCAN CITY, PHILIPPINES04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ARELLANO UNIVERSITY
LEGARDA, SAMPALOC. MANILA, PHILIPPINES03.1980
High School Diploma -
GSIS VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES03.1976
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Unit Administration
- Medical Assessment
- Precepting
- Chart Updating
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Napa State Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sonoma Valley Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Merced Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Educator
AL JAZEERA HOSPITAL
11.1998 - 12.2005
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
UNITED DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
01.1991 - 11.1998
Master of Arts - NURSING ADMINISTRATION
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ARELLANO UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
GSIS VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL
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