Catherine T. Reynera
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective care delivery. Proficient in patient care planning, communication with healthcare teams, and direct patient support. Recognized for strong advocacy skills and ability to resolve issues swiftly with sound judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse PACU
MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Woodlands, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Pursued continuous education and advanced training to elevate professional skills.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, pain management, and complication recognition.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Md Anderson Cancer Center
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Works closely with interdisciplinary team to perform outpatient and inpatient gastrointestinal procedures.
- Assists physician with endoscopy surgery, manages equipment, prepare rooms and supplies for specific endoscopic procedures.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Follows safety and infection control guidelines to promote patient well being.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
PACU Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating Houston Methodist I CARE values in postoperative area.
- Active preceptor to a new Graduate Nurse , following Perioperative ( PACU ) Nurse Transition to Practice Program for a 5 month orientation program.
- Coaches and mentors new staff nurses and nursing students.
- Implements education specific to patient populations and unit processes in postoperative unit.
- Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall acuity, consistently offering assistance and responding positively to request of assistance. Collaborates for a healthy relationships in the work environment.
PACU Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
07.2007 - 07.2021
- Performed all duties of a peri-op nurse in a Level II Trauma hospital , in PACU, and some phase 2 discharge patients in the same day surgery area.
- Cared for a wide variety of patients from healthy, day surgery patients to critically ill in-patients.
- Collaborated with the team, including anesthesia, OR staff, inpatient RNs, to provide high level of patient care and satisfaction.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
12.2006 - 07.2007
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
01.2001 - 05.2006
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided high quality care to in patient setting for GI and GYNE patients.
- Educated patients, family and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Integrated and coordinated care across settings and disciplines.
Infection Control Nurse
Green Acres Manor Nursing Care Facility
12.1997 - 12.1998
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
Charge Nurse
Green Acres Manor Nursing Care Facility
06.1994 - 12.1997
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern University
Cebu, Philippines04.1990
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Adaptability and experience
Timeline
Clinical Nurse PACU
MD Anderson Cancer Center
12.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Md Anderson Cancer Center
01.2023 - 11.2023
PACU Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
07.2021 - 01.2023
PACU Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
07.2007 - 07.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
12.2006 - 07.2007
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
01.2001 - 05.2006
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Community Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Infection Control Nurse
Green Acres Manor Nursing Care Facility
12.1997 - 12.1998
Charge Nurse
Green Acres Manor Nursing Care Facility
06.1994 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern University
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