PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

GLENDA VELASCO

***** ******* ***, ******, ** 90241

Cell: 562-***-**** - acqugu@r.postjobfree.com

Professionally trained SUB-ACUTE RN supervisor with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 3+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Patient counseling professional

Hospice and palliative care experience

In-depth knowledge of intravenous

therapy

Patient evaluation/intervention

Professional bedside manner

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Thorough physical assessments

Patient positioning competency

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

Insulin medication assistance

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Patient and family advocacy

Medical laboratory procedures professional

Venipuncture/blood draw expert

Patient counseling professional

Patient evaluation/intervention

12/2007 to 07/2014 RN Sub-Acute supervisor

Briarcrest Nursing Center – 5648 East Gotham Street, Bell Gardens CA 90201 Primary care, assessment and evaluation of non- vent/ with vent and skilled geriatrict patients.

Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Delegated staff nurse duties.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, EDUCATION

Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Charge nurse on sub-acute and skilled nursing floor. Oversaw average of 135 patients per shift.

2004 Bachelor of Science:

CENTRAL LUZON DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL - PHILLIPINES

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