Experienced and organized Registered Nurse skilled in patient treatment and care. Proficient in fast and accurate assessments, thriving under pressure. Collaborates effectively with doctors to ensure exceptional healthcare practices.
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MYLA CUANO
Fontana,CA
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Claremont Heights Post AcuteClaremont, CA
Registered Nurse
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Pinegrove Healthcare and Wellness CenterSan Gabriel, CA
Health Information Manager
09.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Educated staff on best practices related to the use of EHR systems and other health information technology tools.
- Resolved discrepancies between coded data elements by researching clinical documentation within the medical record.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams focused on improving quality outcomes through better documentation practices.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to develop reports that tracked performance indicators such as length of stay or readmission rates.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements related to the storage, retrieval and maintenance of health information documents.
- Coordinated the release of confidential patient information according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about changes in federal regulations governing the collection and use of protected health information.
- Responded promptly to requests from clinicians regarding access to patient's medical history or test results.
- Created, maintained and updated patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed quality assurance reviews of medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided guidance on coding practices to ensure accurate documentation of services provided.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, coders and other healthcare professionals on documentation issues.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy of diagnosis codes prior to submission to insurance companies.
- Conducted audits of medical records to ensure proper billing processes were followed.
- Took part in meetings and committees to discuss such topics as electronic health records and communicate best ways to improve workflows.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness CenterPomona Park, CA
LVN Floor Nurse
03.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to strhers or wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to established standards of practice.
Camellia Gardens Care CenterPasadena, CA
LVN Charge Nurse
06.2016 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
BICOL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science from NURSING
04-1990
University Overview
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- Chart updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Data Collection
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- Medical evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Patient Relations
- Medication Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Evaluations
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Patient Assessments
- Emotional awareness
- Staff Supervision
- Hospice Care
- Managing deadlines
- Patient discharging
- Sanitation
- Ventilator care
- Medical Records Management
- [Language] Fluency
- Culturally sensitive
- Family and patient support
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Strong medical ethic
- Immunization skills
- Patient Counseling
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Family Education
- Home Health Care
- Medication Distribution
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Claremont Heights Post Acute
09.2024 - Current
Health Information Manager
Pinegrove Healthcare and Wellness Center
09.2022 - 08.2024
LVN Floor Nurse
Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center
03.2021 - 09.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Camellia Gardens Care Center
06.2016 - 03.2022
BICOL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science from NURSING
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