Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital
102 Irving Street NW, Washington D.C. 20010
01.2016 - Current
Executed medication administration and treatment protocols to uphold patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to design tailored care plans for diverse patient populations.
Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and patient conditions, ensuring timely documentation of changes for medical team review.
Instructed patients and families on post-discharge care strategies to enhance recovery success.
Executed infection control measures to enhance hospital safety and mitigate cross-contamination risks.
Directed nursing staff during daily briefings to enhance communication and streamline workflow efficiency.
Guided junior nurses in clinical best practices to enhance team competency.
Cultivated robust partnerships with physicians and ancillary staff to enhance collaborative patient care delivery.
Managed patient emergency responses to ensure timely and accurate interventions.
Facilitated patient and family education to enhance understanding of medical conditions and effective management strategies.
Employed evidence-based practices to evaluate and deliver patient care.
Employed advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of patient deterioration, facilitating timely interventions.
Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families to enhance communication and collaboration in treatment planning.
Developed and executed individualized nursing care plans to address specific needs of diverse patient populations.
Executed comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions to ensure timely interventions.
Clinical Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street, NW Washington DC 20010
06.2004 - Current
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult patients.
Charge nurse on medical-surgical floor. Oversaw and managed a 33 bed capacity unit.
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Delegated PCT and staff nurse duties.
Do narcotic count with incoming day shift charge RN and give unit report.
Handling customer complaints and concerns.
Checking census and staffing.
Making the nursing and pct assignment.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
The Doctor's Hospital Inc.
B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City 6100 Philippines
02.2003 - 03.2004
Surgical Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital
Lawson Street, Bacolod City 6100 Philippines
04.1998 - 07.2002
Provide thorough assessment and evaluation of patient.
Carry out doctors' orders intelligently, accurately and promptly.
Able to perform or assist in special procedures such as casting, bivalving of cast, application of skin traction and balance skeletal traction.
Report any abnormalities noted and report any changes to the attending physician.
Private Duty Nurse
Mrs. Lydia Vargas
Villa Valderrama Subdivision Bacolod City 6100 Philippines
02.1998 - 03.1998
Took care of a 60 year old female patient with Congestive Heart Failure and Stroke.
Identify needs of the patient and render appropriate nursing care.
Assist patient in her activities of daily living and rehabilitation.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
The Doctor's Hospital Inc.
B.S. Aquino Drive Bacolod City 6100 Philippines
03.1997 - 10.1997
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult patients.
Assist in the clinical rounds with the physician and in the therapeutic or diagnostic procedure.
Perform doctors' orders intelligently, accurately, promptly and keep Kardex updated.
Coordination of responsibilities between medication nurse, transcribing nurse and other volunteer nurses.
Assist the doctor and other medical staff during emergency especially during intubation, tracheostomy, CVP catheterization and defibrillation.
Take ECG and able to read basic abnormalities as requested.
Perform endotracheal tube and tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Operating room/Recovery room Nurse
L.N. Agustin Memorial Mission Hospital
L.N. Agustin Drive Eroreco Subdivision Bacolod City
08.1996 - 02.1997
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Checks patient identification and chart, receiving consent forms, medical history, physical assessment findings and test results, making sure valuables have been removed, and review nursing care plan to establish an intraoperative care plan.
Do careful monitoring of the patient during and immediately after surgery.
RECOVERY ROOM NURSE
Admit patient to by checking patient's identification and chart.
Perform complete assessment of the patients' status ( LOC, IV site, skin integrity) and obtaining initial vital signs.
Evaluate patients' readiness for discharge from recovery on the basis of vital signs stability, body temperature control, good ventilatory function, level of consciousness and absence of complications.
Do proper referrals to attending surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
La Salle Avenue, Bacolod CIty 6100 Philippines
1996
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Delegating task orders to PCT's
Interpreting telemetry strips
Knowledge of Medconnect
Preceptor
Patient/family focused
Professional bedside manner
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Patient and family advocacy
Perform venipuncture/blood draw
Knowledge of intravenous therapy
Certification
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia
Telemetry/Preceptor Certified
Certified BLS Healthcare Professional
CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
06.2004 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
The Doctor's Hospital Inc.
02.2003 - 03.2004
Surgical Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital