Rhea Carmela Acacio
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clinica Baquiran
Laoag, Philippines
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse
Emirates Homecare
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse
Rahima Al-Ahli Dispensary
Dammam, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse
Ranada General Hospital
Laoag, Philippines
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
Philippines04-2009
Skills
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient Management
- Team Coordination
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Taking vitals
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Hemodialysis Training Course for Registered Nurses May 11, 2022-June 10, 2022 Philippines
- ECG & Pharmacology Online Course May 4, 2024 Philippines
- Basic Life Support Course May 5, 2024 Philippines
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course May 6, 2024
- Registered Nurse - Philippines - License No. 0624608 expiring on 09/03/2025.
- Registered Nurse - New York USA - License No. 856241 expiring on 08/31/2025.
- Currently on the process of RN license endorsement from New York to Louisiana.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clinica Baquiran
09.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Emirates Homecare
03.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Rahima Al-Ahli Dispensary
05.2011 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Ranada General Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
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