RONNEL DE LEON
Riverhead
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse experienced in managing complex patient cases and delivering high-quality care in high-pressure environments. Developed comprehensive post-treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective assessment and emergency response. Committed to patient education and advocacy, prioritizing individualized care and adaptability in critical situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
New York, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Continuously monitors vital signs and detects early signs of patient deterioration.
- Performs comprehensive and frequent patient assessments to evaluate overall condition.
- Administers medications accurately, including titration of critical IV drugs.
- Operates and manages life-support equipment such as ventilators and infusion pumps.
- Maintains airway patency and supports respiratory function through appropriate interventions.
- Responds promptly to emergencies, including cardiac arrest and life-threatening conditions.
- Implements strict infection control measures to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely and efficiently.
- Developed and updated individualized nursing care plans to address specific patient needs and improve outcomes.
- Facilitated coordinated care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members.
- Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of patient care and responses.
- Upholds ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and advocacy.
- Pursued continuous professional development to refine critical care skills and enhance patient care.
Registered Nurse
Carnival Cruise Line
Miami, Florida, USA
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to inform care decisions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided compassionate care to enhance comfort and support psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone, addressing both basic and advanced needs to ensure timely support.
- Interim senior nurse in the absence of lead nurse for medical operations.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Aldara Hospital and Medical Center (King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with members of health care team, patients and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Established and implemented individualized nursing care plans using assessment protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored patients regularly to assess treatment progress, identify symptom changes, and determine need for emergency interventions.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Global Medical Center of Laguna
Cabuyao City Laguna, Philippines
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw multi-unit operations, addressing staffing and care issues to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to develop QA/QI initiatives, improving care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes to processes.
- Supported patient rights and values through active advocacy. by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with medical team to optimize patient health and recovery.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Global Medical Center of Laguna
Cabuyao City Laguna, Philippines
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks, enhancing skills and promoting professional development.
- Established trust with patients and families through open communication and support.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staff's implementation of physician's orders.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Responded to patient inquiries and supplied educational materials for better understanding.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs, and resident advisors while guiding work and training to uphold care standards.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to determine critical care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Global Medical Center of Laguna
Cabuyao City Laguna, Philippines
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Completed patient assessments and triaged histories, symptoms, and observations to ensure comprehensive care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Conducted assessments and diagnostic tests to deliver critical health information for informed physician decisions.
- Monitored post-surgery vitals, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs to support recovery.
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Alabang Muntinlupa Metro Manila
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment, implement interventions, and ensure seamless continuum of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with swift, expert actions to deliver optimal patient care and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to accurately assess and monitor patient's condition.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Los Baños Doctors Hospital and Medical Center
Los Baños Laguna
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Conducted patient assessments, triaged cases, and recorded histories, symptoms, and observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatments and facilitate effective interventions.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans for patients, utilizing protocols for assessment, development, activation, and evaluation.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio De San Juan De Letran- Calamba
Calamba City, Philippines03-2009
Master of Arts - Nursing
Wesleyan University Philippines
Philippines02-2027
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Safety Advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Critical care
- Ventilator Care
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Advanced support
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medication charting
- Policy compliance
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- ICU Operations Management
- Patient workflow management
- Patient Family Engagement
- Family Education
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2026
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2026
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2024
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York, License number 889453, 2023
- Registered Nurse in Alberta, Canada, 2023
- Registered Nurse Specialist in Saudi Council for Health Specialties, 2019
- Registered Nurse in the Philippines, 2011
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carnival Cruise Line
04.2022 - 06.2025
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Aldara Hospital and Medical Center (King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center)
06.2019 - 07.2021
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Global Medical Center of Laguna
05.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Global Medical Center of Laguna
06.2017 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Global Medical Center of Laguna
12.2016 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
08.2016 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Los Baños Doctors Hospital and Medical Center
03.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio De San Juan De Letran- Calamba
Master of Arts - Nursing
Wesleyan University Philippines