Robert Vitan
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
St Joseph Hospital Medical Center
2015.03 - Current
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
2006.11 - 2015.03
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Philippine Heart Center
2003.11 - 2006.10
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
Caloocan City Metro Manila Philippines 04.2003
Skills
- CRRT Certified
- Rotational Specialty Bed management and trouble shooting
- Certified to manage patient who meet Donor Criteria
- Specialized in Critical patient with pulmonary hypertension
- Manual Proning
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Catheter Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Critical Care Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
St Joseph Hospital Medical Center
2015.03 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
2006.11 - 2015.03
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Philippine Heart Center
2003.11 - 2006.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
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