Medical Registered Nurse

T ERES ITA CALUAG-GRANADOS, BSN,RN

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78729

512-***-**** (home)

512-***-**** (mobile)

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Qualifications Summa ry :

E xpe rienced, proven, and dedicated patient –focused Registered Nu rse expert in acute

p atient care, educational needs, safety, staff development, and family advocacy.

I nstitutionally recognized as an excellent care provider, thorough and organized.

Outstanding relative strength and superior accuracy in patient history, cha rting

a nd other documentations.

Able to manage multitask: set priorities, resolve conflicts, and motivated good

t eam player.

Certifications and P roficiencies:

Phlebotomy

I n t ravenous therapy

Basic Life Support P rogram

Neonatal Resuscitation P rogram

Patient and Family Education

Yearly I nstitutional T raining and I n-Services

Meditech

QS Sentinel

Cerner Works

Mother and Baby Cross T raining P rogram

Ventilator Care

Halo I nfant Security System

EKC M achines, BAER hearing screen machine for babies.

Typing Skills 40 wpm, utilize M icrosoft Word, PowerPoint, E-M ail, fax machine.

T racheostomy, gastric, and jejunum care.

Application and proper techniques of P MAB (P revention and M anagement of

Aggressive Behavior).

Care and interactions w ith the physically and mentally disabled individuals.

Passing medications safely and accurately.

Career Experience :

I NGENESIS July 2, 2013 to September 9, 2013

Staff Nu rse

Serves as a Registered Nurse at the designated I HSC ( Immigration Health

Services Corps) Medical Facility.

Provides direct nursing care to detainees.

Obtains medical histories on detainees, refer ring medical problems to the

p hysician, or mid level provider.

Evaluates health care needs of detainees and develops nursing care plans to

meet those needs.

Provides t riage and screening of detainees during sick call.

Provides group and individual health education to detainees.

Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in administering medication.

Coordinates health care needs of detainees with health care team and

coordinate referrals to

offsite providers as required.

Provides care for psychiat ric patients as required.

D raws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimen.

Maintains accuracy of Sharp Logs.

Maintains patient and medical records confidentiality.

Depar tment of Aging and Disability October 16, 2012 to

November 26, 2012

S taff Nu rse

P roviding assessment, care and t reatment of patients w i th the use of initiative

a nd independent judgment .

Demonstrate considerable knowledge of nursing r ules and regulations,

methods, procedures, techniques and human relations.

I nteract with individuals with developmental disabilities and staff members.

Keeps records and makes reports.

Calculate mathematical dosages and medications.

Working knowledge of appropriate P MAB and restraining procedures.

Assessment and care of residents and/or staff in emergency situations.

Knowledge of infectious diseases and infection prevention and control

p rincipals and practices in the health setting.

K nowledge and application in computer/software.

Depar tment of State and Health Services. A pril 16, 2012 -

September 5, 2012

Staff Nu rse

Provides professional follow-up of infants and children identified through

the Newborn Screening P rogram processes.

Utilizes appropriate and available tracking procedures to locate infants

i n need of re-testing.

Enters clinical care coordination notes into the lab information

m anagement system.

Coordinates between central office, regional case management staff,

hospitals, physicians, public health professionals,and consultants as well

agencies of other states to track and assist in ensuring infants are afforded

a ppropriate medical t reatment.

Provides technical guidance to Public Health and Prevention Specialist

staff assigned to various teams in the Newborn Screening Program.

Provides quality assurance on work done by Public Health and

p revention Specialists.

Answers telephone inqui ries about the Newborn Screening Program.

Distribute educational material and literature to professional and

l ay persons.

Seton Medical Center Austin

J anuary 29, 2012 - April

15, 2012

Staff Nu rse, Mother /Baby Un it

Remains cur rent in nursing practice.

Acquires contact hours of education.

Expands/shares knowledge of nursing practice.

Demonstrates, enhances professional growth and development .

Maintains and enhances clinical competency.

Assess, monitor health status and document findings of postpartum mothers

a nd their babies.

Promote, motivate, educate mothers regarding benefits of direct breast

feeding.

I nitiate phototherapy, and educate parents its r isks and advantages.

Austin Women’s Hospital/UT MB

J anuary 5,

2004- January 28, 2012 N u rse, Mother/Baby Un it

Assess, monitor health status and document findings of postpartum mothers and

t hei r babies.

P romote, motivate and educate mothers regarding benefits of di rect breast

feeding.

I n i tiate phototherapy and educate parents its’ r isks and advantages.

Pa rticipated in the initial hospital start-up and organized administrative office.

Pa rticipate in Recruitment and Retention Committee and fundraising activity.

Developed power point presentation for the Education Committee.

Lea rned Spanish language.

R oundrock Medical Center October 20,

2003 – January 4, 2004

S taff Nu rse

Cared for patients on postpartum, GYN, medical-surgical units.

Documented via Meditech Softwa re.

Northshore University Hospital M arch 16,

1987 – October 10,2003

S taff Nu rse

Cared for patients on postpartum,antepartum, GYN, medical-surgical.

I nterpret external fetal monitor.

Volunteered to cross t rain in nursery and medical-surgical unit.

Bugshan General Hospital, Saudi Arabia A ugust 1,

1981 – August 1, 1985

S taff Nu rse

Cared for medical-surgical and pediat ric patients.

Phlebotomist for I N and OUT patients. Assigned by special request to home

v isit for royal families.

Jeddah Medical Center, Saudi Arabia

J une 1, 1980 – August 01, 1980

S taff Nu rse

Cared for patients with variety of medical-surgical conditions.

Learned Arabic language.

Educational Background:

1. Pre-Nursing Program Far Eastern University, Philippines

1975

2. Graduate Nurse Program Perpetual Help College, Philippines

1978

3. BSN Program Perpetual Help College, Philippines

1980

References available upon request.

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