Crista Mae P. Hermosa
Cebu City
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, critical care and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Cebu City
02.2024 - Current
- Provided nursing care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit setting.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychological status post-surgery.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and assessed pain levels of patients recovering from anesthesia.
- Performed routine checks on PACU equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about postoperative recovery needs and expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments and treatments administered.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions or complications related to anesthetic drugs or other medications administered during surgery.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, standards of practice, regulatory requirements, safety protocols and infection control guidelines in the PACU setting.
- Completed required documentation according to established timelines.
- Provided education on safe medication administration techniques for new staff members.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Cebu City
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Visayas
Banilad, Cebu 03-2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Charting
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Patient Safety
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- US RN License:
New York 922044
Languages
Bisaya
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tagalog
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2024
- US RN License:
New York 922044
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Visayas
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