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Work History
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Ruth Esandra Closa

Ruth Esandra Closa

Registered Nurse
Leyte

Summary

Compassionate Nurse with extensive experience at the Hospital and Community Nursing, excelling in patient education and critical care nursing. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and improved patient satisfaction through personalized care. Proficient in medication administration and committed to ongoing professional development, enhancing overall quality of care in high-stress environments.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Living Hope Hospital
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • 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.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • 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.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Nurse

Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2019

Nurse

Department of Health
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

St. Scholastica's College Tacloban
Tacloban City
05.2011

Accomplishments

Passed the Republic Act 1080( Nurse Licensure Examination)


Passed the NCLEX-USRN Exam

Affiliations

Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Nurse

Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2019

Nurse

Department of Health
01.2014 - 12.2017

Nurse

Living Hope Hospital

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

St. Scholastica's College Tacloban
Ruth Esandra ClosaRegistered Nurse