Rachelle Baladad
CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate experienced RN,licensed in california with over 5years of experience in acute care, end of life care. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast paced environment, or home bound setting patient. Calm and level headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Strong verbal communication skills to establish strong professional relationship with patients and their families.
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Soleil Hospice, enhancing patient care through comprehensive hospice nursing plans and effective case management. Skilled in medication and IV administration and fostering interdisciplinary team collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient engagement, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Soleil Hospice
2023.08 - Current
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Promoted an environment conducive to open communication among staff members regarding complex cases or challenging situations.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams for smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care.
- Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures, ensuring that best practices were upheld in patient care delivery.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
- Cultivated a positive team culture through role modeling, active listening, and open communication with peers and supervisors.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse II
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
2022.05 - 2023.07
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Staff Nurse
Salinas Valley State Prison
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff on triage procedures, contributing to the overall growth of the team''s competencies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Salinas Valley State Prison
2020.02 - 2021.02
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union Christian College
Philippines' 03.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Documentation and Charting
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Response
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Soleil Hospice
2023.08 - Current
Staff Nurse II
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
2022.05 - 2023.07
Staff Nurse
Salinas Valley State Prison
2021.10 - 2022.03
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Salinas Valley State Prison
2020.02 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union Christian College
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