Regie Gerolaga
Saint Vincent Healthcare
Los Angeles,CA
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist Nurse
6 Years 4 Months- Developed and implemented infection prevention protocols based on CDC guidelines.
- Trained healthcare staff on best practices for infection prevention and control measures.
- Conducted thorough audits to assess compliance with infection control standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety initiatives.
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory reporting of infections such as reportable disease conditions.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
Charge Nurse Subacute Unit
4 Years 3 Months- Led nursing staff to maintain high-quality patient care and adhere to facility protocols.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, facilitating skill development and promoting adherence to best practices in nursing care.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient feedback.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Director of Staff Development
2 Years 5 Months- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, improving new hire integration and retention rates.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, ensuring continuous improvement of learning resources.
- Evaluated success of training efforts, making necessary adjustments for improved outcomes.
- Promoted a diverse workforce by developing inclusive hiring practices and supporting diversity awareness programs.
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among team members by promoting open communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning through the implementation of various professional development activities.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
LVN Charge Nurse
10 Years 11 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, monitoring patient responses closely.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Medical-Surgical LVN
7 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for interdisciplinary team review.
- Assisted in developing nursing care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Medical-Surgical LVN
8 Years 6 Months- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement best practices in patient safety and quality care standards.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Certification
- Director of Staff Development Certificate
- Infection Preventionist Certificate
- Ventilator Certification
Timeline
Infection Preventionist Nurse
Saint Vincent Healthcare
04.2020 - CurrentRead More
Charge Nurse Subacute Unit
Studio City Rehabilitation Center
03.2016 - 06.2020Read More
Director of Staff Development
Coastal View Healthcare Center
02.2013 - 07.2015Read More
Medical-Surgical LVN
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
08.2005 - 01.2013Read More
LVN Charge Nurse
North Valley Subacute
01.2003 - 12.2013Read More
Medical-Surgical LVN
Glendale Adventist Hospital
04.1997 - 10.2005Read More
Glendale Career College
Vocational Nursing
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