Dedicated and hardworking nurse offering proven skills in patient care, health education with promotion, and treatment implementation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse II
Department of Public Health and Social Services/Bureau of Primary Care
Dededo, Guam
01.2017 - Current
Carry out providers' orders and treatments directly to patients.
Educate patients about their diseases, medications, treatments, and preventive measures.
Counsel patients regarding lifestyle changes needed for improved health outcomes.
Triage and assess patients' conditions to determine the urgency of care required upon walking into the clinic.
Provide immunizations while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Participate in community outreach activities, providing immunizations and health screenings.
Collaborate with public health departments to develop strategies for promoting healthy behaviors in the community.
Staff Nurse I/Registered Nurse
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
Tamuning, Guam
11.2010 - 01.2017
Carried out physicians' orders and treatments for patients.
Provided care for patients with acute or long-term illnesses, as well as palliative care.
Assessment of patients upon admission, throughout the hospital stay, and until discharge.
Administered medications, and monitor for any side effects.
Performed complex duties such as IV insertion, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, PEG care and feeding, colostomy care, blood transfusion, and handling patients on a ventilator machine.
Assisted physicians during examinations and bedside procedures during hospitalization, per protocol.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare personnel regarding treatment plans.
Practiced as an advocate for patients and family members, as well as provide information regarding patients’ conditions and appropriate treatment.
Provided emotional support to patients and family members.
Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam
05.2010
Nursing Program Prerequisites -
Guam Community College
Mangilao, Guam
12.2006
High School -
Simon A. Sanchez High School
Yigo, Guam
05.2004
Skills
Effective communication skills
Time management
Clinical proficiency
Judgment in patient care
Nursing practice knowledge
Health education
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program
Timeline
Community Health Nurse II
Department of Public Health and Social Services/Bureau of Primary Care
PUBLIC HEALTH ANALYST at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), Office of Quality Improvement (OQI), Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD)PUBLIC HEALTH ANALYST at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), Office of Quality Improvement (OQI), Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD)