Retchel Rudio
Caledonia,IL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuro /Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Saint Anthony Medical Center
12.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit & ED
University Of Santo Tomas Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2017
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bicol University College of Nursing
Legaspi, Philippines03-2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Performing EKG
- Emergency care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Mental health nursing
- Seizure management
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuro /Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Saint Anthony Medical Center
12.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit & ED
University Of Santo Tomas Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bicol University College of Nursing
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