Melody Bonifacio
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record of providing comprehensive patient care in outpatient settings. Skilled in working with diverse patient populations. Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships that contribute to improved outcomes. Excels in efficiently coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance the quality of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
01.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN Supervisor
Colonial Care Center
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Completed admission, discharges, transfers to a hospital per ambulance services and death or resident in the facility
- Assessed and documented in PCC all residents care and needs
- Worked with the other supervisors, LVNs, CNAs, therapy department, social services, dietary, upper management staff and hospice staff members to provide adequate care to all residents
- Monitored lab works, call labs and diagnostics for scheduling per doctor's doctor
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Prime Healthcare: La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Administered medications to five patients and monitored response to medications
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
IHSS Care Provider
IHHS
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Offering support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Administered medication as directed by the physician
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Delivered compassionate care to improve and enhance patient lives
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Oxford Home Health
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported personal care needs, including shopping for groceries, cleaning house and balancing accounts
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Caregiver
Healthcare Advocate LLC
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Conferred with the supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep the house stocked with necessities
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Delivered compassionate care to improve and enhance patient lives
- Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Private Duty Nurse
Lucy Mojica
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Delivered compassionate care to improve and enhance patient lives
- Administered medication as directed by the physician
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric And Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
10.2011
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Asian College of Science And Technology
10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina Carmeli
10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Sto. Tomas
06.1999
High School Diploma - undefined
Assumpta Technical High School
03.1997
Skills
- Nursing staff management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Feeding assistance
- Professional bedside manner
- Foley catheters
- Staff Management
- Drug inventory management
- Patient education and counseling
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Administration
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Intravenous insertion and therapy
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- ADL assistance
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- GERO-BC, 04/14/24
- CPR/BLS, 03/15/25
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal, 01/01/20
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
01.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Prime Healthcare: La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
RN Supervisor
Colonial Care Center
01.2020 - 08.2024
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Oxford Home Health
05.2017 - 09.2019
IHSS Care Provider
IHHS
10.2016 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Healthcare Advocate LLC
04.2016 - 05.2017
Private Duty Nurse
Lucy Mojica
04.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Asian College of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina Carmeli
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Sto. Tomas
High School Diploma - undefined
Assumpta Technical High School
Master of Science - Psychiatric And Mental Health
Walden University
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