JEIA D. APOSAGA RN, PCCN
Sunnyvale
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN with 7 years of experience in cardiac care nursing and a certification in Progressive Care Nursing (PCCN). Possessing extensive clinical experience in acute care settings and most handled cases are pre and post cardiac-related procedures. Skilled in EKG interpretation and can promptly identify changes. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest care possible. Quality-driven, efficient in patient care, and a patient advocate.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unit
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Serves as charge nurse, leading clinical decisions, and providing staff support.
- Manages caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Conducts frequent telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretations, and implements appropriate interventions as needed.
- Identifies and responds to changes in hemodynamics and telemetry trends.
- Performs pre and post-procedure monitoring for PCI patients and manages cardiac drips (e.g. amiodarone and heparin)
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Advocates for and strives to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided individualized and direct patient care to cardiac patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring, including those with heart failure, ACS, and arrhythmias.
- Care for pre and post cardiac procedures including CABG, TAVR, pacemaker/AICD implantations, heart catheterization, cardiac ablation, cardioversion, and electrophysiology studies; managed TR bands and device site assessments.
- Managed cardiac drips (e.g., diltiazem, amiodarone, milrinone, heparing, furosemide) and titrate per protocol.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes (e.g. fall, central line, and catheter audits; skills competencies).
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the unit and worked as a resource nurse.
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
The Medical City Iloilo
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided patient care and performed scrub duties during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures such as coronary angiogram and angioplasty, cerebral coiling, and pacemaker implantation while monitoring hemodynamic parameters throughout the procedure.
Nurse Trainee
Iloilo Mission Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked as a nurse trainee supervised by a staff nurse with scheduled rotation in ER, ICU, Pediatric Unit, and Medical Surgical Unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philippines03.2015
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Leadership
- Critical-thinking
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse California Board of Registered Nursing
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse American Association of Critical Care Nurses | April 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association | August 2025- 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association | July 2025-2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unit
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
The Medical City Iloilo
05.2017 - 01.2020
Nurse Trainee
Iloilo Mission Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Visayas State University