Via Matugas
Macomb,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in critical care and psychiatric nursing. Known for strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, committed to promoting health and well-being in multidisciplinary team settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Macomb, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and hospital policies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on medical severity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, demonstrating critical thinking under pressure.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Acadia Healthcare
New Baltimore, MI
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health status and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with severe mental disorders.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, promoting understanding and adherence to therapeutic plans.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies, effectively de-escalating high-stress situations in acute psychiatric settings.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members through diligent observation, intervention when needed, and adherence to unit safety policies.
- Performed thorough mental status examinations to inform diagnostic processes and ensure appropriate treatment plans were put into place.
- Administered psychotropic medications accurately and monitored patients for potential side effects, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Conducted group therapy sessions centered on topics such as coping skills, medication management, and stress reduction techniques.
Registered Nurse, Rehab
Trilogy Health Services
Shelby Township, MI
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes in condition effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts, ensuring seamless transitions from the nursing home setting to home or other facilities as needed.
- Promoted a positive healing environment by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining open communication with patients and their families.
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients with challenging behavioral symptoms related to cognitive decline, utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for effective management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors' University
Cebu, Philippines04-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Lab result interpretation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- BLS/ACLS/TNCC/ENPC/NIHSS/FEMA
- Fluent in Filipino(Tagalog and Visaya)
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Visaya
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Acadia Healthcare
02.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Rehab
Trilogy Health Services
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors' University