Patient Care Progressive

Maria Theresa Lao

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Summary

Patient-oriented Progressive Care Nurse with 20+ years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients with acute and chronic conditions in a high acuity setting focused, but not limited to, the geriatric population. Works calmly and concentrated under pressure.

Skills

Body mechanics competency

Intravenous catheter insertion proficiency

Phlebotomy proficiency

Urinary catheter insertion proficiency

Wound care proficiency

Patient and family-focused

Critical Thinking proficiency

Staff Training and development

Triaging

Mobility assistance

Proficiency in accessing ports

Navigating in EPIC

Telemetry monitoring

Continuous Ambulatory Peroneal Dialysis Proficiency

Experience

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, MD

May 2003 to Current

Advanced Clinical Nurse/Unit RN Educator

I helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

I evaluated life support equipment, tubing, and peripheral devices, providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

I contacted patients to convey lab results and provided care instructions.

I monitored and recorded patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.

I maintained infection control logs and audit charts for CAUTI compliance.

I Immunized patients against Influenza and Pneumonia to protect vulnerable patients

I Supervised a nine-bed IMC and eleven-bed medicine/cardiac progressive care unit as a charge nurse

I observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administering it to the patients.

I assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated covering providers with concerns about the patient.

I provided training and aid in the annual Med-Surg competency in the unit

I participated in continuing education programs and workshops to sharpen my skills and enhance my nursing knowledge

I managed and provided leadership to help the staff with direct and indirect patient care.

I administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and monitored the patient’s reactions

I provided skilled direct patient care to cardiac and pulmonary patients in a Progressive Care Unit/CIMS-IMC Unit

I responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.

I communicated with the primary care physician to relay patients’ needs

I answered patients’ questions and provided the take-home materials for further information.

I coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans through shift huddles.

I delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and end-stage renal failure

I coordinated care with the healthcare team members to prepare the patient for treatment, carry out interventions, enhance the continuity of care, and deliver comprehensive services.

I maintained strict patient privacy procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

I imparted medical, operational, and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize the performance of quality and team operations.

Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.

Took part as its facilitator in preventing CAUTI and CLABSI by educating and providing staff competency.

PCU Nurse Educator

Monitor ACLS and BLS dates for the staff

Assigned and matched preceptors with new hires, making binders for the orientation period

Updated the RN Weekly Orientation Goals

Created the PCT Weekly Orientation Goals

Provided Bi-Monthly Education pieces for the unit

Mentored Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP students with their projects

Patient First

Urgent Care Nurse (Part-Time)

October 2007 to March 2010

Baltimore, MD

I responded to several emergencies with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses

I met with more than 100 patients each shift to assess, triage, and make decisions according to their conditions

I collected histories and vital signs and ordered labs as deemed appropriate

I effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for the general client lists.

Fairhaven EMA

Certified Nursing Assistant

November 2000 to March 2002

Sykesville, MD

I provided nursing assistance to residents in a 26-bed Subacute Care Facility

I preserved the resident’s dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out morning care, diapering, and bathing

I responded to resident’s calls and needs

I assisted with feeding and documented the resident’s intake

I fostered relationships with the residents, caregivers, and the healthcare team to achieve individual goals

I provided hands-on nursing care under an RN supervision, adhering to the facilities policies and procedures

I measured vital signs and monitored blood sugar levels

I exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying

I assisted the residents with their morning and evening care

I facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation

I volunteered to work to maintain adequate staffing

I collaborated with the healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care

Al Hayat Hospital

Critical Care Nurse

November 1994 to June 1996

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

I managed telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation

I managed patients with chest tubes

I prioritized patient care assignments based on the patient’s condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe, and effective outcomes

I collaborated with inter-disciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patient’s health and drive recovery goals

I took care of patients with a broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

I assessed and reviewed the patient’s chart to determine and prioritize the needs

I acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of the nursing team covering two high-acuity patients per shift

I assessed notes by the nursing staff for accuracy, completion, services rendered, and patient responses

I have taken care of patients with head trauma, strokes, intracranial hematomas and are in a coma

Roles in the Progressive Care Unit:

2003 – RN I – New RN

2004 – RN II – Telemetry Nurse

2007 – 2010 RN II – Outpatient Ambulatory Care Nurse (Part-Time)

2016 – RN II – PCCN – Progressive Care Certified Nurse

Night Shift Charge Nurse

2019– RN IV – ACE RN – Advanced Clinical in Clinical Excellence Nurse

Progressive Care Unit Educator

CAUTI Prevention Lead

Unit Resource Nurse

Education

Walden University November 2019-November 2022

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Minneapolis, MN

Butuan Doctor’s College June 1989 – March 1992

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Butuan City, Philippines

Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan June 1984 – March 1989

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Training

Post Graduate Course in Critical Care Nursing

Philippine Heart Center

November 8 – December 24, 1993

Chesapeake Critical Care Consortium

Upper Chesapeake Health

August 2, 3, 7, and 16, 2014

Fundamentals of Critical Care Support

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

September 2015

POC Trainer’s Training

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

April 2012

BLS Instructor Training

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

May 2015

Certification

Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

ACLS/BLS

Projects/Posters

PCU NURSE-DRIVEN VTE PREVENTION INITIATIVE: A CALL TO ACTION

JHBMC VTE Quality Improvement Team UPDATE 2015

Created A3 for CAUTI and CLABSI Prevention 2021

NURSING IN-SERVICE TEACH-BACK ON PROPER INHALER TECHNIQUE AND COPD DISCHARGE PLANNING (Poster Presenter 2023 SHINE CONFERENCE)

Affiliations

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Chesapeake Bay Chapter - Member

Philippines Nurses Association- Maryland Chapter

American Nurses Association - Member

Maryland Nurses Association - Member

Sigma Phi Nu 491 Chapter - Member

Reference

Kayley Martin, MSN, RN, PCCN

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Progressive Care Unit 410-***-****

Assistant Patient Care Manager

Laura Hemling, MSN, RN, PCCN

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Progressive Care Unit 410-***-****

Assistant Patient Care Manager

Erna Gonzales, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Nursing Staff Office

Patient Care Coordinator - 410-***-****

Christina Kontogeorgos, DNP, PCCN-

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

JHBMC – Nursing Administration

Assistant Director of Nursing

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Kate Wolski BSN, RN, CCRN

Patient Care Manager

Progressive Care Unit 410-***-****

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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