MINERVA SAPITULA
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Dynamic Tele Health ICU RN with extensive experience at Ascension Health, excelling in real-time telemetry oversight and clinical decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in IV therapy administration and wound care, contributing to improved health outcomes in complex medical environments.
Knowledgeable RN with solid background in ICU nursing, delivering high-quality patient care in critical settings. Demonstrated ability to handle complex medical situations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Proven skills in critical thinking and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Tele Health ICU RN
Ascension Health Tele Health
11.2021 - Current
- Assess and document changes in patient's condition virtually via camera of all Ascension hospital ICU beds. Collaborate with bedside RN and Tele doc in house to assess the patient for proper interventions needed.
RN
Ascension St Joseph Medical Center
07.2004 - 11.2021
- Trained as a CVCICU RN. Recovered patient from CVOR post CABG/AVR/dissection.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Worked as charge nurse at times.
RN/MDS Coordinator
Providence Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2004 - 08.2010
- Worked in skilled care medicare unit taking care of post op patients requiring rehab and extensive skilled nursing services such as IV meds, wound care, complex medical conditions.
- Function as supervisor as needed.
- Worked as MDS coordinator. Complete and submit MDS patient's record to state/federal as required by law for proper reimbursement of the facility based on the patient's level of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN/Assistant DON
Salem Rehab and Nursing Center
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Initially worked as skilled care floor nurse and worked way up to Assistant DON on skilled care post acute medicare unit.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laguna College
Laguna, Philippines06-1991
High School Diploma -
Laguna College
Laguna, Philippines06-1987
Skills
- Real-Time Telemetry Oversight
- IV Therapy Administration
- Integrity in Professional Practice
- Wound Care Expertise
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Blood Transfusion Expertise
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Ventilator Operation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced life support
- Airway Maintenance
- IV Administration Skills
Certification
BSN, RN.
BLS certified
ACLS certified.
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Tele Health ICU RN
Ascension Health Tele Health
11.2021 - Current
RN/MDS Coordinator
Providence Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2004 - 08.2010
RN
Ascension St Joseph Medical Center
07.2004 - 11.2021
RN/Assistant DON
Salem Rehab and Nursing Center
07.2002 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laguna College
High School Diploma -
Laguna College
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