Obtain a position in your esteemed facility where I can maximize my skills and training experience as a Hospice nurse.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse IV
KAISER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - Current
Acts as Staff Nurse, Resource and Relief Charge in acute setting with focus on adult services, specializing in Med/Surg, Oncology, Telemetry and Stroke
Clinical Nurse II
EL CAMINO HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 08.2017
Medical/Surgical/Oncology
Handled med/surg/onc patients in acute setting with duties that include overall management of medical/ surgical patients , post operative care, chemotherapy administration per ONS guidelines, palliative, pain management and comfort care
Charge Nurse, Hemodialysis
SATELLITE HEALTHCARE
01.2011 - 01.2015
Responsible for overall care of ESRD patients on hemodialysis in a chronic ambulatory setting
Observed and analyzed patient data, reported and made recommendations to physicians for patient care
Assisted staff RNs and technicians in initiation and termination of dialysis and dealt with problems encountered, administered medications
Management of patient health status by reviewing labs, medications and follow up treatment for all other problems
Referred patients to appropriate medical professional
Participated in teams for development and management of short or long term care plans
Handled queries and problems regarding health and resolved them
Focused given on educating patients and family
In charge of Anemia Management: closely monitored labs, medications, hospitalizations and blood loss and adjustment of erythropoietin and iron dosing for patients with ESRD related anemia
Charge Nurse, Hemodialysis
FRESENIUS Medical Care North America
01.2006 - 01.2009
Responsible for the overall care of ESRD patients on hemodialysis in a chronic ambulatory setting
Observed and analyzed patient data, reported and made recommendations to physicians for patient care
Assisted staff RNs and technicians in initiation and termination of dialysis and dealt with problems encountered, administered medications
Management of the patient health status by reviewing labs, medications and follow up treatment for all other problems
Referred patients to appropriate medical professional
Participated in the team for the development and management of short or long term care plans
Handled queries and problems regarding health and resolved them
Focused given on educating patients and family
Acted as anemia manager and closely monitored labs, medications and blood loss
Acted as preceptor and trained new staff, introduced to the team, any new changes in company P&P
Charge Nurse, Hemodialysis
DAVITA INC
01.2003 - 01.2009
Responsible for the overall care of ESRD patients on hemodialysis in a chronic ambulatory setting
Observed and analyzed patient data, reported and made recommendations to physicians for patient care
Assisted staff RNs and technicians in initiation and termination of dialysis and dealt with problems encountered, administered medications
Management of the patient health status by reviewing labs, medications and follow up treatment for all other problems
Referred patients to appropriate medical professional
Participated in the team for the development and management of short or long term care plans
Handled queries and problems regarding health and resolved them
Focused given on educating patients and family
Acted as anemia manager and closely monitored labs, medications and blood loss
Acted as preceptor and trained new staff, introduced to the team, any new changes in company policies and procedure.
Staff Nurse, Surgical/Telemetry
Spring Valley Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2006
Involved in direct patient care, assessment, planning, administration of medication and treatment, assisted with tests and procedures, completed admissions and discharges, educated patients and families.
Staff Nurse
St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Sienna
01.2003 - 01.2004
Rendered direct care of patients in the progressive care and chest pain unit
Most patients are with heart issues, on cardiac monitoring, post angioplasy and open heart surgery who aren’t ready to transfer to the Medical floor.
Staff Nurse
Boulder City Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2003
Involved in direct patient care, assessment, planning, administration of medication and treatment, assisted with tests and procedures, completed admissions and discharges, aided in educating patients and families.Acted as relief Charge.
Renal Nurse, Hemodialysis
Bicol Hemodialysis Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Responsible for setting up, troubleshooting and disinfection of dialysis machines
Accessed ports for dialysis, initiated and terminated
treatment
Administered medications and monitored patient condition
Focused on providing patient and family with support and
education.
Charge Nurse
General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
Surg
Supervised and assisted the nursing staff in the delivery of effective and quality nursing care
Determined patient care assignments,
made rounds with the doctors and made sure orders were promptly carried out
Trained and evaluated new staff.
School Nurse
Bicol University College of Engineering
01.1997 - 01.1998
Provided medical care to students, members of staff and visitors while on site which included first aid treatment
Promoted health
education on preventive health measures
Implementation of government health programs, dissemination of information
Referrals to
hospital made as needed.
Staff Nurse
Bicol Regional Teaching and Training Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1996
Completed a six months post baccalaureate nurses’ training program and rendered volunteer services as staff RN
Involved in direct
patient care, assessment, planning and evaluation, administration of medications and treatment, assisted with tests and procedures,
completed admissions and discharges, aided in educating patients and families.Exposed to areas as Medical, Surgical and Pediatrics
Ward, PACU and ER.
Staff Nurse
Ludovice General Hospital
01.1994 - 07.1995
Provided treatment and medications, assisted with tests and procedures, in a small secondary hospital with frequent admissions and discharges.
Liaison Officer
Asia Health and Hospital Management Inc
01.1996
Pioneer staff in an HMO, with duties that included education of members about their healthcare coverage, followed up hospitalized
clients and aided in processing of claims and payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science In Nursing -
BICOL UNIVERSITY
Philippines
03.1994
Skills
Experience of 29 years as a registered nurse, various positions held and exposure to different areas of specialties in adult services as Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Telemetry, Stroke, Step down Unit, Home Health and out patient Hemodialysis
Abundant experience with End of life, Palliative and Comfort Care patients
Recently completed the course on Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) and actively participates in the care of Delirium and Dementia Patients hospital projects as a Geriatric Nurse
Profound ability to plan, manage and organize things
Exceptionally good in analysis of patient data, reporting and documentation
Great ability to deal with the queries and problems
Proficient in resolving problems, can work under pressure
Clinical Nurse II, Emergency Department at Kaiser - Roseville/Morse Medical CenterClinical Nurse II, Emergency Department at Kaiser - Roseville/Morse Medical Center