Renellen Daleno
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 23 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Ascension Health Care St.Mary of Nazareth
05.2011 - Current
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans according to patients'' progress, resulting in more targeted interventions.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Promoted a therapeutic milieu by establishing rapport with patients, empathetically listening, and offering guidance tailored to their unique needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating volatile situations and preventing harm to self or others.
- Educated family members on coping strategies and available resources, fostering a supportive environment for patient recovery.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and needs, ensuring they received appropriate services and accommodations as required by law and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and strategize coordinated care approaches.
- Assessed suicide risk in vulnerable patients using standardized tools, promptly initiating appropriate interventions to ensure their safety.
- Managed challenging behaviors using non-pharmacological interventions like distraction techniques or redirection, minimizing the use of chemical restraints.
- Documented clinical observations thoroughly, maintaining accurate records as required by regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly by monitoring vital signs, observing behavior, and soliciting feedback from both patients and their support networks.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to an environment of continuous learning and professional growth within the unit.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
Private Duty Nurse
Cardinal Santos Medical Center Chapter
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Managed wound care meticulously, preventing infections and promoting healing effectively.
- Conducted regular check-ins with family members regarding patient status updates, fostering trustful relationships.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing personalized care plans.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Initiated emergency response measures when necessary, demonstrating quick thinking under pressure situations.
- Utilized diverse pain management techniques to maximize comfort levels during challenging procedures.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize injury risk among vulnerable patients.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure accurate implementation of medical orders, enhancing overall quality of care provided.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Mary Johnston Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2001
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United Doctors Medical Center
Quezon City,Philippines 04-1993
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Stress reduction techniques
- Individualized care planning
- Therapeutic communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Certification
- Training staff
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Ascension Health Care St.Mary of Nazareth
05.2011 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Cardinal Santos Medical Center Chapter
08.2008 - 04.2011
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Mary Johnston Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United Doctors Medical Center
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