Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with intensive care unit patients specialty.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Provided targeted care and treatment to cardiac patients.
Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
Philippines
03.1995
Skills
Care Planning
Emergency Response
Health Screening
Medical Recordkeeping
Critical Care
Patient Management
Lab Result Interpretation
Cardiac Care
Emergency Care
Tracheostomy Care
Performing EKGs
Collecting Vitals
Chest Pain Management
Emergency Procedures
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Graduate Medical Education Coordinator, Internal Medicine Program at Valley Hospital Medical CenterGraduate Medical Education Coordinator, Internal Medicine Program at Valley Hospital Medical Center