Rudy De La Rosa

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• 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.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
• Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
• Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments, and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status of the patient.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
• Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
• Planned, prioritized, and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support the comfort and safety of patients and families.

Oversaw and managed a 150-bed acute and residential psychiatric hospital when on shift.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians to promote high-quality patient care.

Trained staff, provided direct supervision, and provided continuing education to employees.
Created customized care plans to assess and meet individual patient needs.

Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Discussed medical histories with patients in an effort to provide the most effective medical advice.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide the highest quality of care.

Oversaw nursing staff and Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs). Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone, and in person.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.

• Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
• Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
• Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Performed hourly rounds on floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Assessed student learning to support course and program objectives.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on forensic Psychiatric unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Oversaw nursing staff and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants (PNAs).
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians.
• Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
• Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
• Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.