MIA CHRISTINE H. UY
Covington,WA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatrics specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2010 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Staff Nurse
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2010 - 09.2023
- 13.5 years’ work as Pediatrics Mother Baby Nurse working specifically with all ages of infant-young adult
- Cross trained to care for post-partum and antepartum mothers and level II NICU babies.
Staff Nurse
OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Provide professional nursing care and coordinates the delivery of oncology treatments to Medical Oncology Unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
CELEBRATION HEALTH-FLORIDA HOSPITAL
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Utilizing specialized training, knowledge and nursing care with multidisciplinary approach
- Nurses are empowered in their clinical decision-making process
- Performs primary nursing using nursing process into clinical practice.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for medical-surgical patients.
- Streamlined the discharge process for better continuity of care, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure smooth transitions.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, maintaining accurate documentation, and promptly reporting any changes in condition to physicians.
- Facilitated timely medication administration through efficient management of medication inventory and close collaboration with the pharmacy department.
- Promoted a culture of evidence-based practice within the unit by conducting research on current best practices and sharing findings with colleagues during staff meetings.
Medical Telemetry Nurse
HEART OF FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2004 - 03.2007
- Responsible for safe delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate nursing care and actively involving patients in their own treatment plans.
- Improved team morale by participating in unit-based initiatives focused on building collaborative relationships among colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Consistently demonstrated excellent clinical judgment, prioritizing urgent patient needs while maintaining a high level of accuracy in telemetry monitoring and data interpretation.
- Conducted thorough discharge teaching for patients and caregivers, empowering them with the knowledge and resources needed for successful recovery at home.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Branch-in-Charge / Clinical Educator
Extra Excel International (Phils.) Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Promoting and distributing functional food products to consumers based upon research by well-renowned
- Scientist Dr
- Jau Fei Chen – establish role to promote and prevent diseases
- Maintain health of every individual to establish proper body maintenance
- Prioritize Education through seminars, conferences And workshops.
- Enhanced staff proficiency in clinical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and interactive workshops.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines in all educational activities.
- Collaborated with management to assess learning needs and develop customized training plans for various departments.
- Boosted employee retention through engaging professional development opportunities focused on skill enhancement and career growth.
Staff Nurse/ Industrial Nurse
Mediserv Ambulatory Clinic – Philippines
08.1998 - 10.2002
- First modern ambulatory clinic inside the mall catering all specific specialization of care-out patient based
- Nurses perform roles and tasks needed to attend to patient needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Medical/Cardiac Nurse
MEDICAL CENTER PARANAQUE-PHILIPPINES
06.1994 - 08.1998
- Performs nursing skills in accordance with identified skills
- Direct care to patients – Primary Nursing
- Applied laws, policies and evidence-based practices in patient care, minimizing errors.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St LaSalle
Philippines03.1993
Master of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Philippines01.1993
Primary & Secondary -
Colegio San Agustin
Phillipines03.1989
Skills
- Communications
- Interpersonal
- Technology
- Problem-Solving
- Customer service
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- Performing Basic Nursing roles
- Special skills
- Inventory controls
- EPIC system
- Voalte and Rover system
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Interpersonal Skills
- Pain Management
- Nursing Process
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- CGFNS passer, 1996
- USRN board passer, 2004
- PALS/BLS Certified, current
- Certification for Chemotherapy/Biotherapy, 05/2008
Personal Vitae
51 yrs. old, Martirez, Filipino, English, Tagalog, 10/06/71, Married to - Engr Stephen E. Uy CISSP, Anthony, Andrew, Aaron and Audrey, RN60026041 10/06/24
Roles
- Primary Caregiver
- Coordinator/Collaborator
- Advocate
- Consultant
- Counselor
- Case Manager
- Charge Nurse
- Recreationist
- Nurse Researcher
Awards
- Graduated with honors / Top 40 student in the University
- Board passer – 1st taker
- Best Employee / Best Customer Service – recognized by previous employer @ HOFRMC.
- Best in Documentation 2005- recognized by performance committee of HOFRMC
- Promoted to Team Leader (Medical Unit) – 2004-2006
- Interim role of Clinical Supervisor (Med-Surgical Unit) 2005-2006
- Preceptorship (2007- Current)
- Daisy Nominee since 2011-present
References
- Alison Stewart BSN RN CCRN PCCN, Clinical Administrative Resource (House Supervisor), 206-229-7684, alisoncutler@gmail.com
- Dottie Caena-Mileto MBA, Market Chief Nursing Officer (Select Specialty Hospitals), 5579 Orange Ave, Edgewood, FL, 407-241-4962, 407-404-0720, DCatenaMileto@selectmedical.com
- Stephanie Davey BSN RN CMSRN CCRN, Stat Nurse, Valley Medical Center, 206-478-0697, stephaniedavey64@gmail.com
- Amy Wiley RN RNC-MNN, CPN, Clinic Nurse Supervisor, Swedish OB/GYN Specialists and Swedish Midwifery, 206-940-5955, Amy.Wiley@swedish.org
- Melissa Wilcox BSN RN, Registered Nurse / Maternal Child Float Pool, 973-960-4641, Melwilco@gmail.com
Timeline
Staff Nurse
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2010 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2010 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2008 - 01.2010
Medical-Surgical Nurse
CELEBRATION HEALTH-FLORIDA HOSPITAL
03.2007 - 03.2008
Medical Telemetry Nurse
HEART OF FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2004 - 03.2007
Branch-in-Charge / Clinical Educator
Extra Excel International (Phils.) Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Staff Nurse/ Industrial Nurse
Mediserv Ambulatory Clinic – Philippines
08.1998 - 10.2002
Staff Medical/Cardiac Nurse
MEDICAL CENTER PARANAQUE-PHILIPPINES
06.1994 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St LaSalle
Master of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Primary & Secondary -
Colegio San Agustin
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