Rosalina A. Luna
Katy,TX
Summary
Dynamic Clinical RN with extensive experience at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, specializing in perioperative and critical care. Achieved significant enhancements in patient outcomes through effective multidisciplinary collaboration and strict adherence to evidence-based practices. Exhibits exceptional communication skills that foster teamwork in high-pressure settings while prioritizing patient needs. Committed to ongoing professional development and optimizing clinical processes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical RN/ Charge RN
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
01.2013 - Current
- Collaborate with the leadership team in daily unit operations, staffing and patient needs
- Provide safe and high-quality acute care to a culturally diverse Preop/PACU adult and pediatric patients
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective perioperative care
- Work across interdepartmental units like P3/Non-OR, Transitional PACU, Endoscopy to manage and help with staffing needs
- Lead and participate in the development and implementation of unit guidelines and competencies
- Empower staff through facilitating unit based shared governance
- Organize unit activities at work as well as outside work to promote solidarity and camaraderie among Perioperative staff and families
Clinical Nurse (per diem)
Methodist West Houston Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to assess, stabilize, and triage patients, ensuring effective care during high-pressure situations
- Delivered high-quality emergency care to varied patients, stabilizing critical patients, managing trauma and acute medical conditions including psychiatric emergencies
Charge RN/ Operational Leader Administrative Leader
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Functioned as a Charge RN, Operational Leader and Administrative Leader for a 52-bed ICU, managing optimum staff patient assignments and emergencies
- Managed critically ill oncology adult and pediatric patients in the ICU, providing intensive care for those undergoing major cancer treatments, chemotherapy, and surgery
- Monitored and supported the clinical needs of high-acuity adult and pediatric patients, ensuring appropriate interventions for respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ failure
- Played an active role in quality improvement initiatives, reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia rates and improving infection control measures in the ICU setting
- Served as a clinical coach and a mentor to junior staff, providing clinical guidance and fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Responded to emergency codes called throughout the hospital
CHARGE RN (Per diem)
Spring Branch Medical Center
Houston, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated staffing and patient assignments to ensure safe and effective care
- Managed critically ill cardiac and immediate post-operative CV patients in the ICU
- Coordinated with the surgical teams to provide seamless post-operative care, focusing on reducing complications and promoting early recovery
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
St Christus Catherine Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided emergency care to patients in crisis situations, including acute exacerbations, chronic related conditions including psychiatric emergencies
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
CHARGE RN
Heart Of Hospital of Austin
Austin, Texas
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Developed clinical pathways for managing post-cardiac surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery, and reducing readmission rates.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Utilized evidence based guidelines for best practice management of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Managed emergency situations quickly and effectively utilizing evidence based practices.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and lifestyle modifications.
- Prepared equipment for invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line insertions, pacemaker insertions and changes.
EMERGENCY ROOM CHARGE RN
Heart Of Hospital of Austin
Austin, Texas
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Led and managed emergency and cardiac care teams, ensuring high-quality care for trauma, cardiac, and medical-surgical patients in critical conditions
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, and strokes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
CHARGE RN
Seton Medical Center
Austin, Texas
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Led a team in providing care for patients in both ICU and step-down units, emphasizing effective discharge planning and reducing ICU readmission rates
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
CHARGE RN
Central Texas Medical Center
San Marcos, Texas
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
CHARGE RN
Dimmit County Memorial Hospital
Carrizo Springs, Texas
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Supervised and coordinated critical care and emergency services in a rural healthcare facility, leading efforts to improve patient care and safety
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Education
Master of Science - nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2018
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines01.1991
Skills
- Perioperative Services
- Oncology Care
- PACU Nursing
- ICU Nursing
- ER Nursing
- Surgical Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Staff Mentoring
- Training
- Leadership
- Pain Management
- Sedation Protocols
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practices
- Operational Efficiency
- Workflow Optimization
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Electronic Health Record Systems
- Epic
- Cerner
- Critical care management
- Emergency response
- Collaboration skills
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Quality improvement
- Time management
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Houston Gulf Coast Chapter (HGCC)
- American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
- Texas Association of Perianesthesia Nurses (TAPAN)
- University of Santo Tomas Nurses Association International (USTNAI)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Awards
- Rising Star Program recipient, 07/2024
- Nurse Leadership Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022
- Excellence in Critical Care Nursing, Methodist West Houston Hospital, 2012
- Outstanding Charge Nurse, Heart Hospital of Austin, 2005
Skills And Area Of Expertise
- Perioperative Services & Oncology Care
- PACU, ICU, and ER Nursing
- Surgical Patient Preoperative and Post-Operative Care
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Staff Mentoring, Training, and Leadership
- Pain Management & Sedation Protocols
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practices
- Operational Efficiency & Workflow Optimization
- Patient and Family Education
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems (Epic, Cerner)
Timeline
Clinical RN/ Charge RN
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2013 - Current
Clinical Nurse (per diem)
Methodist West Houston Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
CHARGE RN (Per diem)
Spring Branch Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Charge RN/ Operational Leader Administrative Leader
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2006 - 01.2013
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
St Christus Catherine Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
CHARGE RN
Heart Of Hospital of Austin
01.2000 - 01.2006
EMERGENCY ROOM CHARGE RN
Heart Of Hospital of Austin
01.1998 - 01.2000
CHARGE RN
Seton Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
CHARGE RN
Central Texas Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.1998
CHARGE RN
Dimmit County Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
Master of Science - nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University of Santo Tomas
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