Tricia Maternal BSN, RN
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Registered Professional Nurse with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff in daily patient care activities.
- Coordinated medication administration for assigned patients.
- Developed care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients to assess their needs and concerns.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Led shift briefings, communicating critical information and fostering team collaboration for effective care delivery.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Charge Nurse
Saints Joachim & Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brooklyn, New York
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Caregiver
The Village At Northridge
Los Angeles, California
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in resident living areas.
- Supported mobility and physical activities for residents as needed.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored resident health, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Student Nurse Intern
Tayug Family Hospital
Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily tasks in a busy hospital environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Assisted with treatments, such as wound dressings and catheterizations.
- Assisted with transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers and operating tables.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, medications, nutrition, and other healthcare topics.
- Administered oral and topical medications as directed by a healthcare provider.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Midwife
San Quintin Birthing Clinic
San Quintin, Pangasinan
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide optimal patient care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Region II Trauma and Medical Center
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
10.2013 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide optimal patient care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Mentored junior CNAs, fostering skill development and teamwork among staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Urdaneta City University
Urdaneta City, Philippines09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
PLT College Inc.
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines06.2017
Graduate Certificate - Midwifery
Saint Mary’s University
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines06.2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Task delegation
- Verbal and written communication
- Nurse training
- Nursing care coordination
- Licensed RN
- Medication administration
- Documenting observations
- Compassionate and patient
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Duty delegation
- Chronic disease management
- Charting and documenting
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Safety and security procedures
License
- Registered Nurse (RN) New York State
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Saints Joachim & Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - 07.2025
Caregiver
The Village At Northridge
04.2023 - 07.2023
Student Nurse Intern
Tayug Family Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Midwife
San Quintin Birthing Clinic
07.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Region II Trauma and Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
PLT College Inc.
Graduate Certificate - Midwifery
Saint Mary’s University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Urdaneta City University