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Diona Danelyn Dionisio

Brampton,ON

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in various settings, such as medical-surgical, critical care, clinical coverage (prior-authorization), cardiology/telemetry and endoscopy. I am well-rounded, always willing to learn and explore new experiences and opportunities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Staff Nurse (RN)

Mackenzie Health
08.2024 - Current
    • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
    • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
    • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
    • Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
    • Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
    • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for both patients and families.
    • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
    • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and collaboratively develop treatment strategies.
    • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.

Staff Nurse (RN)

Beacon Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2024
  • Endoscopy Department (March 2019 to June 2024) Assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after endoscopy procedures. Provide pre-op care, prep the patient; intra-op, assist the physician during procedures and post-op, monitor patient's recovery. Make sure patients receive proper health education upon discharge.
  • Adult Cardiology/Telemetry ward (July 2017 to March 2019) Responsible for caring for patients with heart disease, heart failure, or other serious medical issues which require consistent telemetry monitoring, patients recovering from cardiac treatment like adding a stent or coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.

Clinical Coverage Review Nurse – Prior Authorization (USRN)

UnitedHealth Group - Optum
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for the medical necessity review; prior authorization review; Gap Exceptions. Reviews for medical appropriateness of outpatient and inpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and benefit determination. Discuss cases with treating physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure our members receive the proper health services.

Staff Nurse (RN)

Asian Hospital and Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Critical Care Services: Medical-Surgical ICU (with Rotation to Cardio-Vascular Intensive Care Unit) Handled post-CP arrest patients, severe respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, CVA, MI, shock (especially septic, hypovolemic), seizure disorder, vehicular accidents, head injuries, toxin ingestion, gastroenteritis with moderate to severe dehydration, dengue, GBS, SLE, MG, renal failure, late stage cancer (breast, prostate, oral, lymphoma, leukemia, ovarian, etc.)

Staff Nurse (RN)

St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2012 - 11.2012
    • Units Assigned: Annex III _ 2nd East (Medical Surgical ward) and Pulmonary Care Unit Assess and monitor patients' health conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories. Administer medications and treatments prescribed by physicians. Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, and report any significant changes to the healthcare team.

Education

Certificate - Critical Care Nursing

The Michener Institute of Education At UHN
Toronto, ON
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila (University of The City of Manila)
Manila, Philippines
04.2010

Skills

  • EPIC System
  • Meditech - 7 years
  • Vital Signs - 10 years
  • Pyxis - 7 years
  • Critical Care / ICU experience - 2 years
  • Venipuncture - 10 years
  • Patient Care - 10 years
  • Medication Administration - 10 years
  • Hospital Experience - 10 years

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (College of Nurses of Ontario) February 2024 - Present
  • Registered General Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) September 2017 - Present
  • US Registered Nurse (New York State Education Department) September 2017 - September 2026
  • Registered Nurse (Professional Regulation Commission - Philippines) March 2011 - October 2023

Timeline

ICU Staff Nurse (RN)

Mackenzie Health
08.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse (RN)

Beacon Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2024

Clinical Coverage Review Nurse – Prior Authorization (USRN)

UnitedHealth Group - Optum
04.2014 - 05.2015

Staff Nurse (RN)

Asian Hospital and Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2015

Staff Nurse (RN)

St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2012 - 11.2012

Certificate - Critical Care Nursing

The Michener Institute of Education At UHN

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila (University of The City of Manila)
Diona Danelyn Dionisio