Mia Padua-Malasa
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, showcasing expertise in ventilator support and nursing staff leadership. Excelled in patient care planning and complex problem-solving, mentoring new RNs, and assuming Charge Nurse duties. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy, enhancing patient outcomes and staff proficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2012 - Current
- Currently working in a 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit, providing care to unstable patients requiring BiPAP, insulin drip, blood transfusion, chronic ventilator support, and other high-risk medications. Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assumed Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned or when the need arise.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Provide care to various unstable Intermediate Care Patients.
- Work as alternate Charge Nurse.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Colegio De Sta Isabel
Philippines06-1986
Skills
- Ventilator support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Direct patient care, assessment and medication administration
- Patient Admission and discharge
- Patient education and counseling
Patient monitoring and high risk medication
- Documentation and charting
Affiliations
Active member of Philippine Nurses Association, participates in Community Health Screening, Immunization and Health Fair
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Certification
Progressive Care Certified Nurse
NIHSS Certification
ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
07.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
08.2007 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Colegio De Sta Isabel
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