DIANE CLAIRE PINKIHAN
Modesto
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to prioritize care and ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Conducted quality assessments, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Emergency RN
LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered patient care and medications, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, accurately documenting vital signs and medical histories for effective treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Emergency RN
SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Step Down Unit Nurse (7th wing)
MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and recovery processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and self-care strategies to foster understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through effective communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical procedures, documentation practices, and time management techniques.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records by promptly documenting assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient responses to treatment.
Specialist Registered Nurse, Accident & Emergency
KING FAHAD ARMED FORCES HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 450-bed capacity Joint Commission International Accredited
- Cases Handled: Cardiovascular(CHF, MI), endocrine (DKA, Type I and II DM), genitourinary, renal, hematologic (hemophilia, sickle cell crisis), metabolic disorders, renal (ESRD), digestive, muscular, neurological (status epilepticus, hydrocephalus), infectious disorders, respiratory, medico-legal and surgical cases.
- Responsibilities: Inserted peripheral intravenous lines. Administered medications per inhalation, oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intra- dermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, optic, otic, and rectal routes Performed catheterization (straight catheter, Foley catheter, and condom catheter) Performed electrocardiogram and hemogluco testing. Assisted in endotracheal intubation; adult, pediatric, and neonatal lumbar puncture. Assisted in minor operating room procedures (incision and drainage; foreign body extraction; suturing; minor hand surgeries; cut-downs; etc.) Assisted in intraosseus insertion for pediatric patient. Administered fluids via intraosseus with precautions as ordered. Prepared patients for STAT surgery( skin prep, establish peripheral line, administer pre-op meds) Performed nasogastric and orogastric tube insertions. Administered feeding per nasogastric and orogastric tubes. Assisted in performing gastric lavage. Suctioned secretions per endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes. Rendered wound care. Monitored, documented, and reported to the physician any changes in the patients’ status. Provided health teachings to the patients and their families. Implemented discharge planning / instructions set by the physician, and re- evaluated patients’ conditions. Administered STAT ordered meds as soon as possible. Transported and monitored critical patients from emergency room to intensive care units (adult, pediatric, and neonate). Checked emergency cart supplies every start and end of the shift. Took and transcribed doctors’ orders. Rendered post mortem care on expired patients.
Staff Nurse Emergency Room
Al Osrah Medical Complex
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary’s University
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya04.2008
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) accredited- Stanislaus County
Certification
- US California License: 95331326
Expiry Date: 04/30/2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
Emergency RN
LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2022 - 06.2023
Emergency RN
SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 11.2021
Step Down Unit Nurse (7th wing)
MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER
02.2019 - 09.2019
Specialist Registered Nurse, Accident & Emergency
KING FAHAD ARMED FORCES HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 09.2017
Staff Nurse Emergency Room
Al Osrah Medical Complex
04.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary’s University
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