Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Timeline
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Jewel L. Llagas

CHULA VISTA,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in clinical care, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and medical documentation. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare needs, providing consistent, high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering patient-centric solutions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patients' conditions.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
04.2009 - Current

Guardian Angel Awardee 2016, 2018,2020, 2022,

UPC member 2018-2020

Safe Medication Practice Representative

CalNoc Representative

Relief Charge Nurse 20018-2021

Hand Hygiene Champion and Auditor 2016 to present

Preceptor/Mentor New Hires and New Grads

Certified Bariatric Nurse 2012

Certified Medical Surgical Nurse

  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper use of equipment.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Zion
09.2007 - 03.2009
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.

Charge Nurse

Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Charge Nurse, Acute Psychiatric Hospital

Optima Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.

Medical-Surgical Unit, Charge Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
10.2004 - 09.2007
  • Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
  • Actively participated in the recruitment of top-notch nursing talent for our unit, successfully bringing on board several skilled nurses who made significant contributions to both patient care and overall team performance.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on industry trends, enhancing both personal knowledge base and overall unit performance levels.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for ongoing professional development.

Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse

University of Santo Thomas (UST) Hospital (Philippines)
06.2000 - 09.2004
  • Streamlined nursing processes on the medical-surgical floor for increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient progress, challenges, and potential discharge plans as appropriate.
  • Evaluated nursing performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted training programs as needed.
  • Ensured timely completion of required documentation for each patient encounter per regulatory and hospital guidelines.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs by effectively communicating their concerns to appropriate healthcare providers and specialists within the hospital system.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bicol University College of Nursing
Legazpi City, Philippines
03-2000

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Clinical judgment
  • Intake and discharge
  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient assessments

Certification

  • Certified Bariatric Nurse, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 7158, 09/01/12, 09/01/28
  • Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board, 5437115, 11/01/16, 11/01/26
  • Licensed Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing, 714400

Languages

TAGALOG
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - Current

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
04.2009 - Current

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Zion
09.2007 - 03.2009

Charge Nurse

Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation
01.2007 - 09.2007

Charge Nurse, Acute Psychiatric Hospital

Optima Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007

Medical-Surgical Unit, Charge Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
10.2004 - 09.2007

Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse

University of Santo Thomas (UST) Hospital (Philippines)
06.2000 - 09.2004

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bicol University College of Nursing
Jewel L. Llagas