Mary Jo Susas
Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
Summary
Experienced with patient care and personalized treatment plans. Utilizes nursing skills to provide compassionate and attentive care. Knowledge of essential healthcare protocols and patient safety practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Apex Mining Company Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Managed wound care meticulously, preventing infections and promoting healing effectively.
- Conducted regular check-ins with family members regarding patient status updates, fostering trustful relationships.
- Assessed patient needs routinely, adjusting care plans as necessary for the best results.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Initiated emergency response measures when necessary, demonstrating quick thinking under pressure situations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, contributing to seamless continuity of care across shifts.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure accurate implementation of medical orders, enhancing overall quality of care provided.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Senior Shift Nurse
Apex Mining Company Inc.
03.2009 - 06.2019
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed routine assessments and evaluations to identify patient health issues, guiding appropriate interventions and care strategies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Created an efficient shift handover process that improved care continuity between nursing shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's College of Tagum
Daang Maharlika Highway, Tagum City, Dvo Del Norte03-2006
Skills
- Home health nursing
- Direct patient care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Critical care nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Reliability
- Compassionate and caring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Treatment coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Pressure ulcer management
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Hospice care
- Chronic disease management
- Passive range of motion
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient care assessment
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Philippines 2006
Character Reference
Ralph Ryan R. Basmayor, MD
Head Physician of Apex Mining Company Inc.
Email add: rrbasmayor@apexmining.com
Raul Roban C. Bongolan, MD
Company Physician of Apex Mining Company Inc.
Email add: raulrobanbongolanmd@apexmining.com
Ramil N. Macadaeg, RN
Head Nurse of Apex Mining Medical Clinic
Email add: rnmacaraeg@apexmining.com
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Apex Mining Company Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2024
Senior Shift Nurse
Apex Mining Company Inc.
03.2009 - 06.2019
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Philippines 2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's College of Tagum
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