Eleonor Nequinto
Prince Rupert,BC
Summary
Proactive and skilled Registered Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator with extensive experience in patient assessments, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Successfully improved patient satisfaction and outcomes through compassionate care and evidence-based interventions. Expertise in critical care, infection control, patient education, and team leadership, offering comprehensive nursing knowledge and a drive for career advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE/PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Northern Health Authority
07.2003 - 09.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- 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.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila, Philippines04.1988
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE/PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Northern Health Authority
07.2003 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
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