Joanna Lee B. Sunga, BSN, RN, OCN
231-DD Chalan La Chanch, Yigo,Guam
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Infusion Services
Guam Regional Medical City Cancer Care Center
08.2018 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in Infusion Clinic, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Infusion Services
Guam Regional Medical City Cancer Care Center
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Department Of Corrections
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed culturally appropriate health assessments and care planning for all patients who presented with complaints of all types of medical surgical illnesses.
- Provided education on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication, crisis intervention, triage, patient advocacy, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications, performed wound care, monitored and documented treatment progress and patient response. Performed medical care for emergencies and prioritized care based on acuity.
Registered Nurse
Latte Stone Cancer Care Clinic
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Assists the Physician in providing treatment and care for oncology patients.
- Provides and maintains safe Chemotherapy treatment and administration of medication and injections while monitoring for possible adverse reactions.
- Responsible for the coordination of oncology patients and maintenance of the records.
- Provides counseling and education for patient and family and provides emotional stability and a positive atmosphere for both the patient and family.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela, Philippines04.2013
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Clinical judgment
- Treatment Planning
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
April 2024
Oncology Certified Nurse
Exp: 12/2026
BLS (AHA)-
Exp: 03/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Infusion Services
Guam Regional Medical City Cancer Care Center
08.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Infusion Services
Guam Regional Medical City Cancer Care Center
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Department Of Corrections
02.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
09.2014 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Latte Stone Cancer Care Clinic
04.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
April 2024
Oncology Certified Nurse
Exp: 12/2026
BLS (AHA)-
Exp: 03/2026
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