Rey LAVA L
Crofton
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Healthcare professional with extensive ICU experience, bringing strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to rapidly changing medical situations. Reliable and results-driven, with keen focus on patient safety and care quality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN ICU
UM Capital Region
10.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques during cardiac resuscitation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth handoff processes during shift changes by maintaining accurate documentation of patient status updates, treatments provided, and pending tasks requiring immediate attention from incoming staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform targeted interventions and support holistic care approaches.
- Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating staff assignments and efficiently managing workload distribution.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for critical patients through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated patient care in various settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that addressed diverse medical needs.
- Employed patient monitoring equipment to track vital signs, identifying trends and notifying healthcare providers of any significant changes in patient conditions.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring compliance with protocols and verifying dosages to enhance patient safety and effectiveness of treatment.
- Administered intravenous therapy using infusion pumps, monitoring patient responses and adjusting flow rates as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Performed initial patient assessments, gathering comprehensive health histories and conducting physical examinations to inform diagnostic and treatment decisions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
White Oak Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Direct Patient Care
- Post Mortem Care
- Problem Solving
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Proper Medical Equipment Storage
- Analytical Thinking
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Registered Nurse, ICU
Morriston Hospital
10.2000 - 07.2004
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Charge Registered Nurse
St. Anthony College Hospital
10.1997 - 12.1999
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors College
Philippines03.1996
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Documentation and Reporting
- Emotional Support
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Patient Monitoring
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Honest and Ethical
- Critical Thinking
- Pain Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Post Mortem Care
- Problem Solving
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Proper Medical Equipment Storage
- Analytical Thinking
- Reliable and Responsible
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Test Interpretations
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- End-of-life care
- Ethical practice
- Task prioritization
- Pain management
- Team building
- Electronic charting
- Patient care planning
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient education
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Adaptable and flexible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliable and responsible
- Time management
- Nursing protocol development
- Honest and dependable
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Treatment Planning
- Family advocacy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Advanced life support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Basic Dysrhythmia for Professionals
- 12 Lead ECG Interpretation
- Critical Care Internship
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
- Maryland Nurses Association, Member
- Nursing and Midwifery Council, Member, 2000-2004
- Royal College of Nursing, Member, 2000-2004
- Philippine Nurses Association, Member, 1996-2000
Timeline
RN ICU
UM Capital Region
10.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
White Oak Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Morriston Hospital
10.2000 - 07.2004
Charge Registered Nurse
St. Anthony College Hospital
10.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors College
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