Maela Villaraza
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Conscientious Nurse with 16 years of healthcare experience. A self-directed RN that works collaboratively with the members of the health team, client and their families. Provides case management by assessing client's needs, coordinating resources, developing care plan, establishing goals and evaluating outcomes. Cares for Post Arthroplasty patient, Medical Surgical and Geriatric clients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decision in fast-paced unpredictable and stressful environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Registered Nurse
Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home
Edmonton, AB
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery Centre Unit 410
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
- Documented patient histories, conditions, treatments, changes and responses and used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Handled patient care for up to 5 postoperative patients with help of the rehabilitation team and created detailed patient records and hand-off reports for oncoming nurses and social workers.
- Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, walker, dressings and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Worked with RN to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Providing leadership to Health Care Aide team through building relationships and trust, creating an empowering work environment, supporting the integration of knowledge, and by leading and sustaining change.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Surgical ICU Step Down Registered Nurse
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Obtains comprehensive relevant data needed for patient care and prioritization of activities using appropriate assessment techniques, monitoring equipment, and diagnostic results.
- Cared for patient requiring close monitoring pre and post operatively, trauma patients and patients who needed inotropic support.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Medical Surgical Unit Registered Nurse
Makati Medical Center
Makati City, Philippines
01.2006 - 08.2010
- Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the utilization of the nursing process and based on established clinical nursing practice standards.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Education
Certificate - Bridge To Canadian Nursing
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation Inc.
Philippines04.2005
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care assessment
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessments
- Accurate Documentation
- Client Safety
- Infection Control Procedures
- Decision Making
- Empathetic and Compassionate
Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - April 2024
- RAI-HC Trainig - December 2023
- Meditech Training - December 2023
- Basic Cardiac Life Support - HCP - September 2023
- NCLEX-RN - March 2023
- Connect Care Training - February 2023
- Nurse Licensure Examination, Philippine Board of Nursing (PRC) - June 2005
Reference
- Bonnie Hoyer, Director of Care (Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home) bhoyer@jubileelodgenursinghome.com
- Allison Miller, Clinical Operations Manager (Continuing Care - Facility and Supportive Living) Allison.Miller@albertahealthservices.ca
- Johannes Ayuno, Assistant Head Nurse (Orthopedic Surgery Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital) 780 994 7706
Timeline
Case Manager
Alberta Health Services
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery Centre Unit 410
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home
09.2017 - 08.2023
Surgical ICU Step Down Registered Nurse
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2015
Medical Surgical Unit Registered Nurse
Makati Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2010
Certificate - Bridge To Canadian Nursing
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation Inc.
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