RONNETTE COLOMA

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

• Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care, meet communication needs of patient and family under supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Consistently uses two patient identifiers when administering medications and performing procedures.
• Consistently follows medication reconciliation policy.
• Compliance with information contained in Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and handwashing techniques.
• Able to give thorough, detailed efficient change of shift reports to ensure consistency in plan of care.
• Uses time out on all patients for any bedside procedures in unit.
• Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying principles of body mechanics. Maintains safe environment, functioning with awareness and application of safety issues identified within unit/facility, i.e. suction and oxygen immediately available when needed.
• Consistently reports changes in patient condition immediately to RN.
• Completes documentation of narcotics given to patient on MAR and narcotic sheet.
• Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to Adult/Child Protective Services.
• Detects and reports medication errors and ADRs according to facility policy. Safely and accurately administers medications and documents properly on MAR in timely manner.
• Participates in development of plan of care. Evaluate and adjust plan of care daily and communicate plan to Registered Nurse.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel, and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

• Inspects assigned patient’s room environment for any possible dangers or hazards.
• Provide various health care interventions at home and provide health education patients, families and caregivers living with patient regarding patient’s current status and health needs.
• Monitors vital sign of patient such as BP, pulse rate, oxygen saturation, temperature and respiration rate
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

1. Provides residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to healthcare provider’s orders

2. Supervise residents who self- administer medication while following company and regulatory guidelines

3. Reports any changes in residents’ physical, mental condition and/or behaviors to clinical coordinator

4. Document, report, and review residents’ daily progress and needs, medical issues, and behaviors

5. Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observation

• Determines patient's’ condition through simple physical exam and refer to Doctor’s on duty.
• Check patency of IV Fluids and regulate number of drops per minute.
• Check patency of endotracheal tubes and other gadgets attached to patient. d. Suctioned secretions as needed.
• Facilitate and follow up laboratory work up.
• Assist Doctor`s orders on time.
• Carry out Doctor`s order on time.
• Administer feeding via OGT and per orem with strict aspiration precaution.
• Administer prescribed medications by observing the right`s administration.
• Report changes and patient condition to attending Doctor.
• Maintain high standard of patient care.
• Discuss with other health team members clear plan for the day.
• Manage time effectively, knowing when to seek assistant from other health team members.
• Ensure clear understanding when communicating
• Respond appropriately in event of emergency
• Determines and ensure availability of equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness in unit.
• Makes proper documentation in patient care.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.