Nancy Baldas
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years in health care. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Home
02.2009 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cordillera Hospital Of The Divine Grace
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baguio General Hospital And Medical Center
11.2005 - 11.2008
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
Education
Continuing Education - Continuing Education - Canadian Practical Nurse Br
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VIRGEN MILAGROSA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Philippines04.1993
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mental Health Support
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Issued: April 11, 2024
Expiry Date: April 11, 2025
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
HEALTH ASSESSMENT RESOURCES CERTIFICATE
Issued: Oct. 2023
Next GenU.Org
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (Chapter 1-4)
Issued: Oct. 2023
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
ALARIS PUMP TRAINING
Youville Home
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT/LAB VALUES REVIEW WORKSHOP
Issued: January 2024
Beats and Breath Academy (Edmonton)
IEN PATH TO SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Issued: November 2023
Beats and Breaths Academy (Edmonton)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cordillera Hospital Of The Divine Grace
08.2023 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Home
02.2009 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baguio General Hospital And Medical Center
11.2005 - 11.2008
Continuing Education - Continuing Education - Canadian Practical Nurse Br
NorQuest College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VIRGEN MILAGROSA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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