Wilver Reclusado
Chicago,USA
Summary
Patient-focused and empathetic Registered Nurse seeking opportunity on a new challenging role within clinical where honed skills in patient centricity will be utilized and enhanced while making an impact to help improve lives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Telemetry/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
O'connor General Hospital
San Jose, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Managed a caseload of 4-5 patients orthopedic, neuro and telemetry patients in a 45-50 bed capacity unit while ensuring quality care is delivered at all times.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Travel Nurse - Float Pool
St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions at Progressive care unit (PCU), Medical Surgical/Telemetry Units, Emergency Department (ED), and Recovery unit.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Adult Stepdown Telemetry Registered Nurse
University Of Illinois Chicago Medical Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Highly proficient clinical skills on IV Starts, pushes, drips, 12-lead EKG, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity, cardiac monitors, blood monitoring, transfusions, central line care, defibrillations, airway management, codes, ventilators and EPIC computer charting.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patient's post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Adult Stepdown Neurology/Telemetry Registered Nurse
AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Telemetry and Neurology Stepdown-Unit, Provided direct high-quality care to a wide variety of cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological presents: including: stroke patients, seizure/CIWA patients, ventilated patients, and post-cardiac catheterization patients.
- Managed and prioritized care of 5-6 patients on a 30-bed unit.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Initiated and closely monitored patients on cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem and any other cardiac drips.
- Appropriately titrated heparin drips according to PTT results while providing close and frequent monitoring for any signs or symptoms of bleeding.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
Registered Nurse - Skilled Unit
Danish Home of Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported an average caseload of 40 patients in the provision of preventative health care within a nursing home environment.
- Perform admission and discharge assessments, administer medications, monitor respiratory therapies, monitor diabetic patient insulin and complete general daily rounds and periodic wellness checks of assigned caseload.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Collected blood, urine and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
College Varsity School Nurse
Northwester University
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided health services to students/players, including first aid and administering medication.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Collaborated with coaches and other staff members to ensure a safe practice environment for students.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Provided direct health care services to students,players and coaches involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse - Skilled Unit
Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Utilized evidence-base practices to ensure quality outcomes to a 25 patients load in a 190 bed capacity skilled nursing unit.
- Provided ongoing assistance to physicians and geriatric health care professionals from routine.
- Tracheostomy care for adult and geriatric patient that have G-tubes.
- Tracked the administration of various medications for each patient and monitored other pain management strategies, nutritional regimes and changes in patient mental health behavior.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
Community Health Nurse
Sta. Catalina Rural Health Unit
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Coordinated with local HIV/Aids surveillance and STD program staff to ensure Data-to-Care line lists are managed in a timely manner.
- Distributes educational and promotional materials that emphasize influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations to staff and clients in the clinics; as well as during outreach events, and to health care providers, senior centers and the general public.
- Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood Immunizations as well as travel vaccines, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
- Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings.
- Life style issues with elimination of risk-taking behaviors.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines01-2017
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Staff Development
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- EPIC Charting
- Patient Assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA, 05/10/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA, 05/10/2023
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 11/24/2024
Timeline
Medical Surgical Telemetry/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
O'connor General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse - Float Pool
St Joseph Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Adult Stepdown Telemetry Registered Nurse
University Of Illinois Chicago Medical Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
College Varsity School Nurse
Northwester University
10.2020 - 04.2021
Adult Stepdown Neurology/Telemetry Registered Nurse
AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Skilled Unit
Danish Home of Chicago
04.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Skilled Unit
Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
Community Health Nurse
Sta. Catalina Rural Health Unit
12.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
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