Vernaliza Bananao
Summary
Motivated and compassionate bilingual Registered Nurse with one year of experience in acute care, eager to expand clinical expertise in critical care by seeking an ICU position at Emory University Hospital. Strong clinical skills in managing patients with complex Cardiothoracic conditions including monitoring and administering critical care treatment. Committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to 4-5 patients per shift with acute and chronic illnesses as well as postoperative recovery
- Aided in patient recovery following cardiothoracic procedures including CABG, LVAD, Heart, and Kidney Transplant, Valve repair/replacement, Hernia repair, and lung resection.
- Attentive assessment and prompt response to emergencies by implementing evidence-based hospital protocols and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including arrhythmic complications, respiratory failure, and sepsis management
- Patient/family education for pre/post-surgery, disease process, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, discharge process, surgical care as well as patient/family advocacy for unmet needs
- Assisted in training and mentoring new nursing staff and students as a preceptor.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winnwood Retirement Community Assisted Living
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Supported residents and family during end-of-life care
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2023
Skills
- Trained in Chest tubes, Feeding Tubes, CVC lines, JP drains, PCA pump, Glucommander, wound, ostomy, and tracheostomy care
- Skilled in time management, critical thinking, flexibility, adaptability, prioritization, communication, and teamwork
- Provision of education on disease process and pre/post-surgical care
- Proficient in Epic EMR and timely documentation
- Knowledgeable in EKG rhythm interpretation
- Heart and Kidney transplant support care
- LVAD HM2 AND HM3 competent
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certified
- EKG Interpretation Certified
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winnwood Retirement Community Assisted Living
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
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