Warlet Lastimosa
Murchison
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized experience in endoscopy. Skilled in patient care, pre- and post-procedure assessment, and maintaining sterile environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and adept at meeting evolving needs of healthcare environments.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
Christus Mother Frances Tyler
07.2024 - Current
- Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
- Promoted a collaborative work environment through effective communication with physicians, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Collaborated with the quality improvement team to analyze adverse events and implement corrective actions aimed at reducing future risks.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring proper tracking of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Facilitated smooth handoffs between shifts by providing thorough reports on patients'' conditions, progress, and ongoing needs.
- Optimized patient recovery time by monitoring vital signs during post-procedure care and providing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Streamlined workflow for better efficiency by assisting with room setup, equipment preparation, and inventory management.
- Ensured safe endoscopy procedures by strictly adhering to infection control guidelines and protocols.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Advanced personal clinical skills by pursuing continuing education opportunities relevant to endoscopy nursing practice.
Travel nurse
Liquid Agency
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Palestine Regional Medical Ctr
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON, TEXAS05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05.2017
Skills
- Medical screening
- Electronic charting
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient discharging
- Patient Management
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Immunization skills
- Managing personal care
- Organization and planning
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Nursing Plan Development
- Performing bladder scans
- Documenting vitals
- Patient education
- Administering medicines
- Checking oxygen levels
- Diabetes management
- Critical care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- General housekeeping
- Biopsy procedures
- Infection control protocols
- Capsule endoscopy
- Patient positioning techniques
- Foreign body removal assistance
- Colonoscopy procedure assistance
- ERCP procedure support
- IV insertion and management
- Polypectomy expertise
- Pre-and Post-procedure care
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification,
- Registered Nurse in State of Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
Skills Languages
Medical screening, Electronic charting, Wound cleaning/care expertise, Unit administration, Patient monitoring, Broad medical terminology knowledge, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Palliative and Pain Management, Patient discharging, Patient Management, Maintaining feeding pumps, Immunization skills, Managing personal care, Organization and planning, IV and venipuncture certified, Nursing Plan Development, Performing bladder scans, Documenting vitals, Patient education, Administering medicines, Checking oxygen levels, Diabetes management, Critical care, Gastrostomy tube care, General housekeeping, English, Filipino, basic Spanish
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
Christus Mother Frances Tyler
07.2024 - Current
Travel nurse
Liquid Agency
01.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS
03.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Palestine Regional Medical Ctr
10.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
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