Orville S. Varquez, RN

Work History

RN Supervisor

Main Place Post Acute

11.2024 - Current

As a Nurse Supervisor.
Oversees the night duty shift of the four nursing stations of the Skilled Nursing facility of 140 beds.
Facilitated in the end-to-end process of admission, re-admission, discharge procedures of the residents into and out of the facility.
Had to complete all the intricate requirements of the admission assessments, nursing care plans, psychotropic medication evaluation, discharge medication order entries.
Had to coordinate with the patient’s care team including but not limited to the family, admitting physician, rehab services of Physical & Occupational Therapy, dietary services, pharmacy, certified nursing and restorative nursing assistants, medical equipment supplies to address and advocate the needs of the patient.
Had administered oral medications for all four nursing when needed.
Had to administer any appropriate IV meds, IV push, IV infusions as indicated for the residents/patients.
Had to do Code Blue or CPR when needed for any deteriorating health condition of the patient.
Had to juggle on the complexities and intricacies of the Point Care Click system that is used in handling the patient’s records.
Had to facilitate in the transferring out of residents/patients that has unusual change in health condition to a hospital for further management.
Had to keep up with the audit items from the Point Care Click system for any backlogs in certain admission or re-admission procedures that were not done.
Had to monitor the resident’s well-being by monitoring on important CNA tasks if it was already done.

RN Supervisor

Arcadia Care Center

10.2024 - 12.2024

As a Nurse Supervisor.
Oversees the night duty shift of the four nursing stations of the Skilled Nursing facility of 160 beds.
Facilitated in the end-to-end process of admission, re-admission, discharge procedures of the residents into and out of the facility.
Had to complete all the intricate requirements of the admission assessments, nursing care plans, psychotropic medication evaluation, discharge medication order entries.
Had to coordinate with the patient’s care team including but not limited to the family, admitting physician, rehab services of Physical & Occupational Therapy, dietary services, pharmacy, certified nursing and restorative nursing assistants, medical equipment supplies to address and advocate the needs of the patient.
Had administered oral medications for all four nursing when needed.
Had to administer any appropriate IV meds, IV push, IV infusions as indicated for the residents/patients.
Had to do Code Blue or CPR when needed for any deteriorating health condition of the patient.
Had to juggle on the complexities and intricacies of the Point Care Click system that is used in handling the patient’s records.
Had to facilitate in the transferring out of residents/patients that has unusual change in health condition to a hospital for further management.
Had to keep up with the audit items from the Point Care Click system for any backlogs in certain admission or re-admission procedures that were not done.
Had to monitor the resident’s well-being by monitoring on important CNA tasks if it was already done.

RN Supervisor

South Coast Post Acute

09.2023 - 10.2024

As a Nurse Supervisor.
Oversees the night duty shift of the four nursing stations of the Skilled Nursing facility of 130+ beds.
Facilitated in the end-to-end process of admission, re-admission, discharge procedures of the residents into and out of the facility.
Had to complete all the intricate requirements of the admission assessments, nursing care plans, psychotropic medication evaluation, discharge medication order entries.
Had to coordinate with the patient’s care team including but not limited to the family, admitting physician, rehab services of Physical & Occupational Therapy, dietary services, pharmacy, certified nursing and restorative nursing assistants, medical equipment supplies to address and advocate the needs of the patient.
Had administered oral medications for all four nursing when needed.
Had to administer any appropriate IV meds, IV push, IV infusions as indicated for the residents/patients.
Had to do Code Blue or CPR when needed for any deteriorating health condition of the patient.
Had to juggle on the complexities and intricacies of the Point Care Click system that is used in handling the patient’s records.
Had to facilitate in the transferring out of residents/patients that has unusual change in health condition to a hospital for further management.
Had to keep up with the audit items from the Point Care Click system for any backlogs in certain admission or re-admission procedures that were not done.
Had to monitor the resident’s well-being by monitoring on important CNA tasks if it was already done.

RN Supervisor

St. Edna Sub-acute & rehab center

Santa Ana, CA

07.2023 - 09.2023

As Nurse Supervisor.
Oversees the afternoon to evening shift of four nursing stations of the facility.
Facilitates in the admission or re-admission procedures of facility's residents.
Had to administer any appropriate IV meds or IV infusion as indicated for residents/patients.
Had to juggle on complexities and intricacies of the Point Care Click system that is used in handling patient’s records.
Had to facilitate in transferring out of residents/patients that has unusual change in health condition to a hospital for further management.
Had to keep up with the audit items from the Point Care Click system for any backlogs in certain admission or re-admission procedures that were not done.
Had to monitor the resident’s well being by monitoring on important CNA tasks if it was already done.
Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.

REGISTERED NURSE, ED, Medical & Surgical Nurse

East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital

04.2023 - 07.2023

Hospital profile: bed capacity/Short description: 127 bed capacity; a level II-III hospital equipped with an OR, PACU, ER, Telemetry and Medical Surgical units
Assigned Unit/Area: ER, Telemetry, Medical & Surgical areas
Daily volume: Totally random cannot be determined on how much is the daily patient admission or discharge
Job Descriptions: Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Holy Name University Hospital

12.2022 - 02.2023

Work Rendered: Rendered Part-Time Nursing service during my 2days off from December 2022 to January 2023
Rendered Full-Time Nursing service from January 2023 to February 2023
Hospital Profile: 70 bed capacity; Initially opened as a 50 bed level II hospital with a tertiary level laboratory, but it is geared towards becoming a level IV health facility with an increased bed capacity
Assigned Unit/Area: ER Dept
Daily volume: 10-15 patients on busy days, on lean days, 3-6 patients a day
Job Descriptions: Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Utilization Nurse Review Analyst

Conduent Business Services

09.2021 - 01.2023

Job Description: As a USRN license holder, it is required in the assistance and executing context of triage under worker’s compensation program under a business processes outsourcing by doing triage calls for injured employees at work under worker’s compensation for Legacy clients (Walmart, Sam’s Club, etc.) and assisting triage calls for injured employees from ESIS clients (Allied Universal, Charter Communications to name a few of multiple clients under ESIS Accounts.)
The triage calls we serve is in support of the worker’s compensation program to Conduent clients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.

Emergency Room Staff Nurse

Borja Family Hospital Corporation

03.2019 - 06.2021

Hospital profile: 80 bed capacity; Initially opened as a 40-bed level I primary hospital for doctors who has clinics inside the hospital vicinity
Assigned Unit/Area: ER/OPD Area
Daily volume: On average, 15-20 patients per day
Job Description: Received new patients’ admissions from the emergency room and discharging of patients from hospital as per doctor’s order
Receives endorsement from outgoing staff nurses
Administers different type of medications to patients
Responsible for rendering nursing care to patients, that comes to our ER doors; Has assessed, made plans, and implements nursing related interventions based on an identified health concerns from different individuals and their families that came into the ER.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Business Systems Analyst

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

03.2014 - 02.2019

Provided excellent technical support to almost every employee of the organization.
Coordinated with IT Helpdesk to resolve computer problems and issues of users.
Oversaw daily operation and managed maintenance of departmental and non-departmental facilities.
Maintained network employee identification to verify security and validity of access.
Trained users on protecting themselves online and keeping their email accounts safe
Supervised authorization for employees accessing shared folder; monitored usage and data storage limitation.
Assisted in planning activities department’s Budgets and Programs Group, including the creation of Business/Operating Plan, Accountability Reports and Operational Requirement Reports.

Test Engineer

Foxconn Honhai Ltd.

03.2004 - 03.2006

Set-up Repair and Test Equipment facility/stations for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Wireless Local Area Network products.
Handled distribution of clientele products: Japan’s Yahoo Broadband, Efficient Networks, Netgear, Apple and Hewlett-Packard Compaq
Debugged and calibrated repair equipment and test facilities.
Synchronized daily schedule for production with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) supervisors.
Coordinated with partner Repair, Test and Product Engineers to draft reports on product failure analysis, repair and test problems.
Provided solutions for defective VoIP, ADSL, Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).

Technical Support Engineer

Sykes Asia Inc.

01.2004 - 03.2004

Provided technical support on hardware/software related concerns for Palm One’s Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) users interfaced with Apple Macintosh computers across the United States of America.

Technical Support Engineer

John Hancock Life Insurance Corporation Inc.

Makati, City, North Dakota

09.2003 - 01.2004

Maintained computer networks and life insurance financial systems.
Provided technical support, including procedural documentation and stakeholder reports.
Followed diagrams and written instructions for troubleshooting and system analysis.
Diagnosed, analyzed, and solved system, computer network and hardware/software issues.
Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software and hardware concerns.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues promptly and effectively.
Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to enact corrections.

Software Developer/Engineer

Everywhere Consulting Inc.

09.2000 - 09.2003

Developed application software tailored to the clients’ unique needs for mission critical business processes.
Utilized Magic Software for Software Development.

Summary

Overview

Work History

RN Supervisor

RN Supervisor

RN Supervisor

RN Supervisor

REGISTERED NURSE, ED, Medical & Surgical Nurse

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Utilization Nurse Review Analyst

Emergency Room Staff Nurse

Business Systems Analyst

Test Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Software Developer/Engineer

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communications Engineering

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