Wayne Gantalao

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.

Provided critical care for diverse patient populations in a 26-bed ICU setting at Baylor Scott & White - Round Rock Medical Center.

Delivered exceptional patient care as ICU RN across multiple centers in the Austin Metro Area.

Ensured high standards of patient care within a fast-paced, 30-bed trauma-focused ICU.

Served as ICU RN in a 30-bed MICU and 10-bed SICU at a Level 1 Trauma teaching county hospital.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Demonstrated proficiency in critical care within multiple ICU units.

Served in ICU settings managing patient needs amid pandemic challenges.

Managed critical care operations during COVID-19 pandemic.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and recovery of critically ill patients.

Completed professional training to serve as a relief charge nurse effectively.

Delivered clinical support across multi-unit settings, including Telemetry and Trauma ICU.

• Teamed with physicians and diverse medical staff to swiftly evaluate patient needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

• Delivered outstanding care to COVID patients. Managed care from treatment initiation through to completion, followed CDC/facility's policies and protocols in the prevention of spread of emerging diseases.
• Worked at a 30-bed Level I Burn/Trauma unit, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team and following research and evidence-based practices for the betterment of patient outcomes.

Provided care across diverse settings, including MICU, SICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU and standard hospital floors.

• Collaborated across ICU, telemetry, IMC, ER & PACU units in level 2 trauma care.
• Directed patient care operations and staff coordination in relief capacity.
• ACLS/BLS Instructor.

Four years acute care experience managing patients with general medical conditions, specializing in neuro, stroke, epilepsy monitoring and telemetry.
Worked in the Intensive Care Unit, 24-bed, combination of Surgical and Cardiac patients, also specialized in seizure monitoring.