Myrna Acson-Saldevar
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, providing dialysis treatment. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening. Compassionate Registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Honolulu, HI
01.2007 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Advanced Medical-Surgical Unit
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.1991 - 01.2007
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellington Regional Hospital
West Palm Beach, FL
09.1989 - 11.1990
- Administered treatment to a higher volume of orthopedic trauma cases.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of the Philippines/ Philipines General
Manila, Philippines
09.1986 - 05.1989
- Provided patient care with post breast surgeries, cholecystectomies, colon surgeries in a charity ward.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
King Fahd Hospital
Al Baha, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia
06.1985 - 06.1986
- Provided patient care for burn patients, post general surgeries on male patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Beirut Medical Center
Beirut, Lebanon
03.1982 - 03.1986
- Provided patient care after step down from PCU, who are post open heart, general surgery, and post kidney surgeries.
- Provided patient care on patients who are on ventilator.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- 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.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- 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.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Arellano University
Philiipines04-1979
Skills
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Infectious disease control
- Vaccine administration
- Physical assessments
- Strong medical ethic
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Ventilator support
- Procedure preparations
- Chart updating
- Patient care planning
- IV drug therapy management
- Removing sutures
- Immunization skills
- Direct nursing care
- Clinical judgment
- Flow sheet charting
- Cyberren / genesis/CPRS use
- Licensed RN
- Family and patient support
- Ventilator care
- Patient education and counseling
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Palliative care awareness
- Culturally sensitive
- SBAR communication
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Hawaii
- Council for Foreign Graduate Nusing
Languages
English
Professional
Custom
- Active in Church activities
- Enjoy gardening, swimming
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
01.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse, Advanced Medical-Surgical Unit
Kuakini Medical Center
06.1991 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wellington Regional Hospital
09.1989 - 11.1990
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of the Philippines/ Philipines General
09.1986 - 05.1989
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
King Fahd Hospital
06.1985 - 06.1986
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Beirut Medical Center
03.1982 - 03.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Arellano University
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