Ruel Bables
Capitola,CA
Summary
Devoted and empathetic License Practical Nurse focused on optimizing patient care. Carries out directives and monitors patient progress to support positive outcomes. Knowledge of computer and software applications including Word. Commitment to high standards for resident care and judgment honed over 7 year healthcare career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Driftwood Healthcare Center
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2018 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aegis Living
Aptos, CA
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Age Nursing Home
Capitola, CA
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Baguio
Baguio City Philippines 03-2007
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Central Colleges of The Philippines
Quezon City Philippines 04-2002
Skills
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Inpatient Care
- Vital signs
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Mental Health Support
- Palliative Care
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- ADL Assistance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Patient evaluations
- Catheter Care
- Patient Assessments
- Preventive Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting incidents
- Counting narcotics
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Charting
- Patient support
- Patient Observation
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Needs Assessment
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aegis Living
03.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Driftwood Healthcare Center
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Age Nursing Home
03.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Baguio
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Central Colleges of The Philippines
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