Paula Bianca Dizon
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Telemetry Charge Nurse
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patients for changes in condition and responses to treatments.
- Performed primary nursing functions including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to ensure timely delivery of services to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Maintained current knowledge of advances in medical technology and equipment relevant to medical surgical telemetry nursing.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities while providing guidance, direction, support and mentoring to new staff members.
- Working as a Charge Nurse, Preceptor and a Resource Nurse
Clinical Nurse, Telemetry
Loma Linda Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed and monitored vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided direct patient care to telemetry patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed individualized nursing plans of care for each patient based on assessment data.
- Performed routine assessments of telemetry patients to identify changes in condition or symptoms requiring medical intervention.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician and ensured accurate documentation of medication administration times.
- Evaluated response to treatment regimens and reported any adverse reactions promptly.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrhythmias or respiratory distress.
- Utilized electronic health record system for documenting progress notes, orders, lab results.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members regarding patient care issues and provided education to patients and their families about treatments and medications.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Divine Light Hospice
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Diego
San Diego, CA
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
White Sands La Jolla
San Diego, CA
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, changing dressings, and monitoring progress.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans, treatments administered, and changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that optimal quality of care was provided to patients.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Carmel Mountain Rehab And Healthcare
San Diego, CA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse/Supervisor
N.L Villa Memorial Medical Center
Lipa, Philippines
08.2010 - 09.2014
- 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.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De La Salle Lipa
Lipa City, Philippines04.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- BART Cetified
- CMSRN- expected June 2024
Timeline
Clinical Nurse, Telemetry
Loma Linda Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Divine Light Hospice
09.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Surgical Telemetry Charge Nurse
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Diego
03.2020 - 01.2021
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
White Sands La Jolla
12.2016 - 03.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Carmel Mountain Rehab And Healthcare
08.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse/Supervisor
N.L Villa Memorial Medical Center
08.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De La Salle Lipa
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