Erlinda Raymundo Chess, MSN, RN, BSN

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Nurse, RN with 18+ years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients/residents. Possesses a Master's qualification in nursing and currently focused on educating/training nurses and nurse aides after having been a Nurse Manager in a nursing facility the past two years and obtaining a certificate on Train-The-Trainer Program to teach and coordinate the Nurse Aide Training Program for the State of Ohio. Also seeking for a DON and/or ADON position in a Skilled Nursing facility or in an Assisted Living facility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alia Healthcare Services Cincinnati, Ohio

Independent Contractor as a Clinical and/or Primary Instructor October, 2015 – present

Responsible for providing instruction and performing the skills testing of future nurse aides.

Responsible for the evaluation of the competency of the nurse aide in providing nursing and nursing related services.

Resource person for resident care-related questions or problems.

D&S Diversified Technologies Findlay, Ohio

Independent Contractor as an Ohio Nurse Aide Test Observer October, 2015 – present

Responsible for administering D&S Diversified Technologies Nurse Aides Written/Oral/and/or Skill Tests at sites and dates mutually agreed to with D&S Diversified Technologies.

Twin Towers Cincinnati, Ohio

Nurse Manager May, 2014 – July, 2015

Ensured that the facility is safe and complies with all safety and security measures.

Provided training/education to associates in need of mentoring.

Disciplined,coached, and evaluated performance of associates within the scope the facility's guidelines and policy.

Acted as a resource person to charge nurses, STNAs, and other members of the healthcare team in relation to resident care.

Monitored and accurate recording of occurrence of infections and coordinated care to resolve the infections.

Reviewed and evaluated healthcare procedures and documentations to determine whether existing standards of care are being met.

Performed regular rounds to assess the condition of the residents and develop plans accordingly.

Held regular staff meetings to give directions or discussions on areas for areas improvement on the units.

Addressed questions/complaints brought forward by the residents and families.

Interviewed applicants and provided the Human Resources with evaluations and recommendations.

Attended and gave daily morning reports about assigned units.

Represented the units' interests, consulting with senior management if the staff has questions or concerns, recommending changes or improvements and offering the units' opinions regarding proposed changes or decisions under the consideration of the facility's leadership staff.

Accountable to the Director of Nursing.

Eastgatespring Transitional Care Cincinnati, Ohio

Nurse Manager October, 2013 – May, 2014

Resource nurse for resident care-related questions/problems.

Monitored patient care and environment by making independent rounds daily or with the Director of Nursing.

Coordinated ancillary services of Physical/Occupational, and Speech therapy to ensure family awareness and understanding of these services.

Evaluated nursing assistants per input from charge nurses.

Proper management of infectious diseases in compliance with CDC recommendations for isolation.

Coordinated the completion of MDS on all admissions assigned.

Monitored appropriate use of restraints, appliances and nutrition.

Educated/trained new nurses and nurse aides on proper methods of resident care.

Provided on the spot inservice education as problems are identified.

Performed chart audits to ensure proper care, treatments, and documentations as delegated.

Functioned as a member of the Skin Integrity Team by reviewing and resolving skin issues and evaluating results.

Performed on-call services as required, ensuring adequate and safe handling of the residents.

Directly accountable to the ADON and DON and committed to keeping the DON informed of all the occurrences in the facility.

MDS/Admission Nurse January, 2014 – May, 2014

Coordinated data for input of the care plan process.

Formulated and implemented individual care plans to promote emotional and physical well being of the residents.

Collected information from resident and their families by conducting interviews initially and periodically.

Ensured that the strategies of resident care are consistent with ethical standards and Medicare requirements.

Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio

Staff Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Vascular) February, 2005 – June,2009

Provided age-specific professional skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients in accordance legal hospital practice and departmental policies and procedures, established standards of nursing care practice, and as defined by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.

Provided pre-operative, inter-operative and post-operative care to assigned patients.

Prepared and administered and record prescribed medications; reported promptly to the physician any adverse reactions to the prescribed medications.

Proper documentation of patient's medical information and vital signs on MEDITECH.

Initiated corrective actions whenever the patient is showing signs and symptoms of adverse reaction to care and treatments.

Provided proper bedside care and nursing interventions.

Changed dressings per order and as needed with proper aseptic technique.

Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.

Educated patient and significant others on management of illness or injury upon discharge.

Accurate and timely documentation of all care information.

Coordinated with other departments regarding patient care.

Assessed patient status and notify physician of clinical changes or laboratory abnormalities.

Telemetry Nurse January, 2008 – June, 2009

Continued assessment of assigned patients, documenting at least every two hours on appropraite Electronic Clinical Data.

Documented IV sites with every assessment or prn with continuous infusions and saline locks.

Obtained individual strips from cardiac monitor and document rate and rhythm every four hours on ECD.

Intervened, documented any onset of symptoms when informed by monitor watcher for any change in rate, rhythm, or episodes of ectopy, etc.

Informed physician promptly of any changes and adverse reactions from treatments or other interventions.

Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.

Applied “Standing Orders” for administering cardiac drugs or check with resource nurse.

Educated patient and significant others on cardiac and other care management upon discharge.

Orion St. Michael Hospital Orion,Bataan, Philippines

Charge Nurse November, 2003 - February, 2004

Proper endorsement of nursing care to incoming shift.

Nursing rounds with outgoing staff and discuss treatments and interventions as necessary.

Assisted physician in giving treatments, diagnostic, and therapeutic tests and other procedures.

Administered medications and treatment per physician's orders.

Accurate and prompt documentation of vital signs and intervention.

Coordinated with other department to ensure proper patient care.

Discharge planning, proper dissemination of health education to patient and family; follow-up instructions including plan of care upon discharge to home.

Al-Dukair Clinic Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Clinic Supervisor January, 1991 – January, 1993

Managed nursing team daily work assignments.

Provided clinical expertise and ensured adequate staffing.

Participated in patient care and supervised work of other nurses.

Handled orders and requisitions and ensured adequate supplies were available.

Continuous evaluation of the effects of individual effort to quality care.

Assisted and mentored staff in providing bedside care as needed for the safety and welfare of the patient.

Ensured that proper orders were carried out and documented promptly and accurately.

Accountable to the Medical Director of the Clinic.

Clinic Nurse September, 1986 – December, 1990

Prepared patients' files.

Assisted physician while examining the patient and carry out orders.

Provided bedside care as necessary for a short period of time until patient's conditioned stabilized.

Administered vaccinations per doctor's order.

Administered and monitored IV fluids as ordered.

Prepared patient for procedures such as ECG, IVP, Barium Meal/Swalow, Ultrasound, etc.

Filled out laboratory requisition sheet as ordered by the physician.

Measured and recorded vital signs, and intake and output.

Maintained a personal appearance in accordance with the requuirements of the clinic that contibuted to the respect and dignity of the patients.

Bataan Provincial Hospital Balanga,Bataan, Philippines

Staff Nurse May, 1980 – July, 1986

Has worked in rotation to the following departments: OPD, ER, Medical-Surgical Ward, Pediatrics Ward, OB-Gynecology Ward, ICU, and Isolation

Collected data and recorded information on paper.

Made rounds with the doctor and asisted in examining the patient.

Carried out doctor's orders promptly and accurately.

Assembled medical equipments and supplies; and after-care of equpments.

Pre-operative, inter-operative, and post-operative care of the patients per hospital policy.

Explained and educated patient and families on procedures and treatments as ordered by the physician.

Monitored IV fluids and IV sites.

Measured andrecorded intake and output.

Observed and informed physician of any changes in condition or interactions to medications or treatments.

Applied proper wound care and dressing changes as needed.

Administer emergency interventions and treatments as necessary.

Performed other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Other Professional Experience:

Home Caregiver 2007 – Present

Caregiver to a hemodialysis patient with CHF, COPD, Neuropathy, Liver Cirrhosis and has a Pacemaker.

Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.

Assessment and observation of patient and prompt reporting as necessary.

Ensures that the patient is taking his medications regularly and observing proper diet/nutrition in relation to his kidney failure and cardiac issues.

Goes with the patient for his medical appointments.

Monitor vital signs and intake and output.

Strong attention to detail and ability to evaluate patient's condition.

Business Entrepreneur Cincinnati, Ohio

Owner and Licensed Pesticide Applicator 2009 – 2013

Exterminated bedbugs and other pests

Educated the public about bedbugs and its health implications.

Proper dissemination of information and management and strategies in preventing bedbug infestation.

Independent Business Entrepreneur Manila, Philippines

Distributor of INTRA 1994 – 2003

Marketed and distributed a health maintenance product from Canada.

Conducted seminars and information drive on the importance of awareness of the right approach to healthy living.

Conducted product and busines presentations to develop distributor organization.

Developed marketing strategies, promotional campaigns to enhance market coverage.

Maitained close contact with area leaders to promote close coordination and achieve projected sales volumes.

EDUCATION

Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio

Master of Science Degree in Nursing, December 2007

GPA: 3.5

Scholar, Global Scholarship Association

De Ocampo Memorial College Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1980

Class President from Sophomore to Senior year

GPA: 3.75

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE

Train-The-Trainer Program, October 2015 Cincinnati, Ohio

CPR, June 2015 Cincinnati, Ohio

RN. 318442 Cincinnati, Ohio

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