Arnel Jose D. Zantua
P.O. Box 27689
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, medication administration, and critical care in high-pressure settings.
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in emergency care, known for mentoring new staff and leading quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
Compassionate and skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient education and condition monitoring. Dedicated to implementing effective care plans and fostering trust with patients and families.
Competent ER Nurse with robust background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and contribute to life-saving interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and trauma response.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
Tamuning, Guam
01.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, recognizing significant changes and reporting to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Guam Regional Medical City
Dededo Village, Guam
03.2017 - 01.2024
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and hospital procedures for improved efficiency.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs and responses.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows, optimizing patient care delivery processes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
US Renal Care
Sinajana
03.2014 - 10.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eduardo L. Joson Memorial Hospital
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
06.2008 - 01.2014
- Administered critical care and life-saving interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff on emergency care standards and protocols.
- Streamlined triage processes to improve patient flow and reduce wait times in the ER.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices in emergency medicine.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nueva Ecija Colleges
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines03-2007
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Patient stabilization
- Airway management
- Condition monitoring
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- EKG interpretation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Guam Regional Medical City
03.2017 - 01.2024
Dialysis Registered Nurse
US Renal Care
03.2014 - 10.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eduardo L. Joson Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nueva Ecija Colleges