Khristine Joy Saavedra
La Habra
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Barlow Respiratory Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective patient education. Skilled in telemetry monitoring and chronic disease management, ensuring high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
01.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety measures across the unit.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
HD RN
Acute Dialysis Services
Whittier, CA
2016 - 2017
- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, adjusting plans based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis processes, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Child Colleges
Philippines10-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Chronic disease management
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
01.2009 - Current
HD RN
Acute Dialysis Services
2016 - 2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Child Colleges