MARIA LOURDES RICAFRENTE
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Caring Geriatric Nurse develops and implements treatment plans for older adults for direct and individualized nursing care based on application of scientific nursing principles. Maximizes health in aged individuals by addressing and offering support for physical, cultural, psychosocial and family issues. Discusses health concerns with patients and relatives, explains or recommends alterations in medication regimen and supplies personal safety instructions to promote disease prevention.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- ACUTE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (ACE) UNIT
RICHMOND HOSPITAL
06.2024 - Current
- Offers a special medical care unit for frail elderly patients managing complex acute medical concerns and are at risk of losing the ability to function independently.
- Caring for the elderly patients that are admitted for treatment of dehydration, falls, pain, confusion, drug-related illness, delirium and/or dementia and other acute and chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
Registered Nurse- Casual position
AGE CARE HARMONY COURT ESTATE
06.2024 - Current
- Perform routine procedures such as recording vital signs and administering medications while also providing specialized treatments for progressive and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Professional Studies- CA&EN
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
04.2010
Skills
- Physical assessment
- IV management
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- SBAR communication
- Discharge coordination
- Disease management programs
- Patient monitoring
- EMR systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse, British Columbia Canada Registration # 0999915 Current Practicing RN
- Registered Nurse, State of New York License # 905751
- Registered Nurse, Philippines License # 0789143
- CPR-C Certification Certificate # 104738824 Expiry date: 2027-01-30
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Casual position
AGE CARE HARMONY COURT ESTATE
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- ACUTE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (ACE) UNIT
RICHMOND HOSPITAL
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Professional Studies- CA&EN
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COURSEWORK
CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP Chilliwack General Hospital- Medicine Unit April 12-May 28, 2024