Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on step down unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
08.2007 - 09.2008
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Travel Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2007
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
02.2006 - 08.2006
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ICU Staff Nurse
Addenbrookes NHS Trust Cambridge University Hospit
04.2003 - 12.2005
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
ICU Staff Nurse
North Middlesex University Hospital
03.2001 - 04.2003
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Cebu Doctors University Hospital
04.1999 - 03.2001
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Medical Surgical Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Cebu Doctors University Hospital
02.1995 - 04.1999
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu City Medical Center - College of Nursing
Cebu City, Philippines
03.1994
Languages
tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Cebuano
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
08.2007 - 09.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2007
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
02.2006 - 08.2006
ICU Staff Nurse
Addenbrookes NHS Trust Cambridge University Hospit
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