Marcelita Fridie
San Ramon
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration and patient-centered care. Strong clinical judgment ensures effective emergency response and patient safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
04.2007 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, monitoring patient responses for timely interventions.
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care practices.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols and standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical competence.
- Coordinated discharge planning, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St.Paul College of Manila
Philippines03-1985
Skills
- Medication Oral and IV administration
- Obtain lab tests EKG pre op (FSBS, urine pregnancy test)
- Direct patient care and monitoring pre and post surgical
- Identify, verify correct surgical site and consent forms
- Documentation and charting on computer and written on paper
- Strong clinical judgment and emergency response
- Infection control measures
- Wound care and post op discharge care instructions which includes crutch training and drains for home
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification
- Taking vitals and telemetry monitoring until discharge home when stable
- Nursing staff leadership
- Provide patient and family emotional support and education
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St.Paul College of Manila