Raquel M. Pabuna
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
03.2008 - Current
- Provides high-quality care for critically ill patients with various medical and surgical conditions, including cardiac, vascular, and trauma cases, and patients on ventilators.
- Closely monitors patients experiencing acute strokes by assessing their neurological status for any changes and responding appropriately to emergency situations.
- Utilizes interdisciplinary team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensures patient safety by implementing and adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinates with family members to provide education on disease management, treatment, self-care, and rehabilitation.
PCU Clinical Nurse, Float Pool
Sharp Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Transitioned between different units within the Sharp HealthCare system, including the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Acute Care Unit (ACU), and sub-acute patient care settings.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients across various settings, including those on telemonitoring and patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Advanced Clinician – Cardiac/Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Sharp Memorial Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Motivated and focused team leader with experience as a mentor, preceptor, and backup charge nurse.
- Implemented competent, evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Assisted team members and colleagues in delivering care when professional judgment and nursing skills were required.
- Served as an educator and resource nurse in my area of expertise, presenting educational programs to address problems or knowledge deficits.
Clinical Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Closely monitored patients with cardiac issues, including those with rhythm abnormalities, status post open-heart surgeries with chest tubes and pacer wires, post-Cath lab patients, and patients with vascular conditions requiring TPA management.
- Administered prescribed medications, IV drips/infusions, provided wound care, and monitored vital signs.
- Provided health education instructions to patients and their families regarding the plan of care to ensure continuity, addressing admission, current hospital stay, and discharge.
- Coordinated and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patients' needs and concerns, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Team leadership and communication
- Effective team collaboration
- Adaptability in dynamic settings
- Analytical problem solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Patient communication
- Advocate for patient safety initiatives
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with colleagues in the development of Fall Prevention Protocols, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of falls among patients.
- Received numerous Daisy Awards from Patients and colleagues
- Supervision - Headed the onboarding process for new nursing staff, ensuring consistent quality of care.
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
PCU Clinical Nurse, Float Pool
Sharp Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2022
Advanced Clinician – Cardiac/Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Sharp Memorial Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
03.2008 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
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