Bianca Taco
Brawley,CA
Summary
Well-qualified RN with full California credentials and extensive experience in Acute Care and LTAC settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
RN Case Manager
Uni Care Hospice
El Centro, CA
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
RN Staff Nurse
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Brawley, CA
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Convalescent Center
El Centro, CA
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
Capitol Medical Center Colleges
Quezon Avenue, PhilippinesSkills
- P>Infection control measures
- P>Medication and IV administration
- P>Patient Management
- P>Intake and discharge
- P>Patient education
- P>Wound Care
- P>Medication Administration
- P>Vaccine administration
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Uni Care Hospice
11.2019 - 02.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
02.2017 - 02.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Convalescent Center
02.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capitol Medical Center Colleges