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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lera May Caspe

Lera May Caspe

Escalante City, Negros Occidental,00

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Manager with extensive experience at Blanco Medical Clinic, excelling in operational oversight and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing care quality through effective conflict resolution and clinical supervision. Strong advocate for staff development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with safety protocols.

Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 15-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Manager

Blanco Medical Clinic
01.2010 - Current
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • 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.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Staff Nurse

Department Of Labor And Employment
10.2009 - 04.2010
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
  • Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
Bacolod City, Province Of Negros Occidental, Philippines
06-2024

Master of Science - Nursing Management And Administration

Northern Negros State College of Science And Technology
Sagay, Province Of Negros Occidental, Philippines
03-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Riverside College
Bacolod City, Province Of Negros Occidental, Philippines
03-2008

Skills

  • Operational oversight
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Healthcare administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Care monitoring
  • Clinical supervision
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Medical records management
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination
  • Patient counseling
  • Workload management
  • Clinical expertise

Affiliations

Philippine Nurses Association

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Training - February 16-17, 2010
  • Tuberculosis and Basic ECG for Nurses Training - May 12, 2009
  • Therapeutic Tools of the Psychiatric Nurse Training - March 25, 2009
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Nursing Perspective Webinar - September 15, 2023
  • Orientation on Mental Health Act (R.A. 11036) Webinar - September 28, 2023
  • Addressing Adult Malnutrition Webinar - September 30, 2023
  • Post Covid Practices-The Way to Mastery Webinar - October 5-7,2023
  • What's the Truth about pimples: Evidence-Based Acne Management Webinar- August 4, 2025

Reading

Extensive reading from diverse topics of Philippine and International Laws and Health issues worldwide, with a minimum of 1000 word per day as a past time.

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Blanco Medical Clinic
01.2010 - Current

Staff Nurse

Department Of Labor And Employment
10.2009 - 04.2010

J.D. - Law

University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos

Master of Science - Nursing Management And Administration

Northern Negros State College of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Riverside College
Lera May Caspe