Michelle Liwag
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse with expertise in patient advocacy, team leadership, and individualized care planning. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and staff mentorship.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Marcos, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and workflows.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient conditions, adjusting treatment plans based on real-time assessments and feedback.
- Conducted training sessions for new nurses, enhancing team competency and service delivery.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
Staff Nurse/Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
11.2003 - 08.2023
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound treatment, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their skills in patient assessment and critical care procedures.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores within the unit.
Staff Nurse
Pomerado Hospital
San Diego, CA
05.2003 - 11.2005
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes promptly to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care instructions.
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
Philippines
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Led infection control initiatives, implementing best practices to enhance patient safety standards.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Streamlined workflow processes in emergency response situations, improving overall departmental efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bicol University College Of Nursing
Philippines04.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse/Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2003 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
Pomerado Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2005
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
05.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bicol University College Of Nursing