Michael John Cariaso
Sacramento
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with over 12 years of experience in managing immediate and intensive care for critically ill patients in high-risk environments such as ICU. Proven track record of implementing evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes, ensure adherence to established hospital policies, and uphold the highest standards of care. Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated through team supervision, mentorship, and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety and quality in patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU
Madera Community Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Responsible for safe and appropriate patient care, for providing instruction, direction and supervision to subordinate unit staff, serving as a resource for all departments. Precepted and supervised new staff in ICU.
Direct Support Professional
Haven Valley Care Inc.
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Provide direct support professional care to patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities to become more independent and integrated into their community.
Staff Nurse ICU
University of Perpetual Help Delta Medical Center/Chinese General Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to 2-3 patients daily, maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout the entire patient journey from admission to discharge, resulting in patient satisfaction rate.
- Implemented a streamlined documentation process for patient charts, improving accuracy and reducing time spent on administrative tasks, allowing for more direct patient care.
- Implemented patient transfer protocol, which reduced transfer-related incidents by 3% and enhanced interdepartmental communication, leading to improved patient outcomes and safety.
Staff Nurse ICU
Lorma Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols and delivering high-quality medical interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and charts, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team and improving patient care outcomes by 80%.
- Administered medications and performed advanced procedures such as intubation and central line placement with a focus on patient safety and comfort.
Unit Nursing Supervisor ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Step Down Unit
Almana General Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Led a team of 20 nurses in providing exceptional critical care to patients in ICU, CCU, and SDU, consistently maintaining a 100% compliance rate with hospital policies and nursing standards of care.
- Implemented and monitored rigorous safety and infection control processes across critical care units, resulting in a reduction in hospital-acquired infections and an improvement in patient safety metrics.
- Developed and conducted training sessions on advanced critical care techniques and adherence to hospital procedures, enhancing staff competency and improving overall quality of patient care.
Clinical Resource Nurse/Head Nurse ICU
Almana General Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive critical care nursing plan that improved patient outcomes, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and nursing standards of care for high-risk, life-threatening cases.
- Led a team of 20 critical care nurses in providing immediate and intensive nursing care, resulting in reduction in patient mortality rates.
- Established a rigorous evaluation system for critical care procedures, which led to the identification and resolution of potential life-threatening issues, enhancing overall patient safety and care quality.
Shift In-Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse ICU
Almana General Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2016
- Orchestrated immediate and intensive nursing care for 200-250 critically ill patients annually, maintaining strict adherence to hospital policies and nursing standards, resulting in improvements in patient survival.
- Implemented a streamlined patient care management system in the ICU, enhancing care coordination and reducing response time to critical situations, thereby improving overall patient outcomes. Mentored and supervised a team of 20 ICU nurses, fostering a culture of excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Polytechnic College of La Union
Registered Nurse - California
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Ventilator & Hemodynamic Monitoring, Patient Assessment & Care Planning, Medication Administration & IV Therapy, Continued Learning, Blood Monitoring & Transfusions, Emergency Response & Code Management, Electronic Health Records(Meditech), Patient & Family Education, Quality Improvement & Safety Compliance, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- 12 Lead Recognition & EKG Mastery | Central Valley Medical, California
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- Cross training Program as Staff Nurse/Clinical Resource Nurse - Coronary Care Unit | AGH Dammam
- Post Graduate Training for Nurses, Agoo, La Union
- ECG Reading and Interpretation | Baguio City/San Fernando, La Union
- Certificate of Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses | AGH Jubail
- Certificate of Avanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | Elk Grove, California
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU
Madera Community Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Haven Valley Care Inc.
11.2023 - 02.2025
Staff Nurse ICU
University of Perpetual Help Delta Medical Center/Chinese General Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse ICU
Lorma Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Unit Nursing Supervisor ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Step Down Unit
Almana General Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2021
Clinical Resource Nurse/Head Nurse ICU
Almana General Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2019
Shift In-Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse ICU
Almana General Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse - California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Polytechnic College of La Union
Awards and Recognition
Certificate of Recognition, “Top 3 Best Male Staff Nurse” AGH Jubail, Certificate of Appreciation as Survey Administrator, AGH Jubail, Certificate of Appreciation as Facilitator, AGH Jubail, Certificate of Recognition, “Top 3 Best Performing Head Nurses” AGH Jubail, Certificate of Recognition, “Clinical Resource Nurse of ICU” AGH Jubail