Experienced nursing professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient care, staff management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Known for ability to adapt to changing needs and providing reliable support. Capable of fostering positive work environment and ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor / Charge Nurse
Fountain View Subacute & Nursing Center
04.2003 - Current
Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Observe, assess and record patients' symptoms, reactions and progress
Develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health
Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician's order following established protocols
Maintain patient confidentiality
Collaborate with patient, family and responsible party to develop and engage in plan of care to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes
Acts as a resource for others with less experience
Maintain and apply professional knowledge/standards of practice in relevant practice area
Maintain patient safety and monitor patient from decline and timely reporting to physician
Staff Registered Nurse
Optum Urgent Care
08.2021 - 09.2024
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
LVN Charge Nurse
St. Bernadette Convalescent Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2003
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
Staff Registered Nurse
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
05.1994 - 10.1996
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.
Education
BS - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
01.1993
Skills
Nursing documentation
Clinical assessment
Clinical leadership
Quality improvement
Healthcare technology
Clinical documentation
Administrative staff supervision
Medical clinical procedures
Certification
RN, CA License #712862
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
ACLS & PALS
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Optum Urgent Care
08.2021 - 09.2024
RN Supervisor / Charge Nurse
Fountain View Subacute & Nursing Center
04.2003 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
St. Bernadette Convalescent Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2003
Staff Registered Nurse
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
05.1994 - 10.1996
BS - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
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