Maria Lourdes Alba

Well experienced Registered Nurse with a nursing career beginning in

1997. Garnering 20+ years of experience providing top-quality care for a diverse patient population. Fosters trusting relationships with patients and efficiently coordinates with other healthcare professionals to maximize patient care.

4510 Venticano Place

Round Rock Texas 78665

737-***-****)

ad1hay@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

BSN Registered Nurse

Ascension Seton Williamson- Round Rock Texas

June 14, 2021 - present

Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.

Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and orient patients to units to achieve optimal outcomes.

Oversee delivery of care for all patients on a medical-surgical unit, providing direct care and delegating nursing assignments and supervising teams of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Deliver medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Observe and report patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Prepare patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.

Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

SKILLS

Intravenous Therapy

Infection Control and Aseptic

Procedures

Chronic Disease Management

Gastrostomy Buttons

Experience

ACHIEVEMENTS &

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Certificate recognition in

Leadership Rounding

SEP 2020

LANGUAGES

English, Tagalog, Ilonggo

Arabic

BSN Registered Nurse

Wadley Regional Medical Center — Texarkana, Texas, USA MAR 2018 - May 2021

Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.

Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and orient patients to units to achieve optimal outcomes.

Oversee delivery of care for all patients on a medical-surgical unit, providing direct care and delegating nursing assignments and supervising teams of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Deliver medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Observe and report patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Prepare patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.

Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Health Care Aide

Hadi Souraya — Calgary, Alberta, Canada

APR 2013 - MAR 2018

Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment. Develop rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care. Monitor progress and document any patient health status changes, keeping the healthcare team updated.

Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Travel to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Assist patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

BSN Registered Nurse - Observation Unit/Emergency Room Ribat University Hospital — Khartoum, Sudan

DEC 2007 - DEC 2011

Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Assess vital signs, collect detailed patient history and note other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.

Perform diagnostic tests and assist with medical procedures such as EKG, ABG, Glucose check and checking vital signs. Prioritized care by assessing severity of patient's condition.

Answer codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care. Assist patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.

BSN Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Bahari Hospital — Bahari, Sudan

FEB 2009 - AUG 2011

Monitor patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and make adjustments to promote stabilization.

Monitor patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Observe patients' vital signs and administer physician-prescribed medications and treatments.

Maintain a respectful treatment environment that honor patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences. Provide exceptional care to 1-2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation. BSN Registered Nurse - Out Patient

Villalobos Medical Clinic and X-ray — Passi City, Philippines OCT 2004 - OCT 2007

Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom recurrence.

Assist physician in examination of patients.

Maintain organized flow by catering patients' needs. Follow up patients for upcoming appointments and arrange for referrals as needed.

BSN Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Al Ahsa Hospital — Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

APR 2002 - APR 2004

Manage patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including non pharmacologic interventions like distraction, symptom management and administering pain medications as ordered.

Manage caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

Monitor patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintain aseptic techniques through dressing changes, and prevent postoperative complications by encouraging early ambulation, and teaching proper use of incentive spirometer.

BSN Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Zahrat Ebin Sina Polyclinic — Taif, Saudi Arabia

JUL 1999 - OCT 2001

Manage patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including non pharmacologic interventions like distraction, symptom management and administering pain medications as ordered.

Manage caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

Monitor patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintain aseptic techniques through dressing changes, and prevent postoperative complications by encouraging early ambulation, and teaching proper use of incentive spirometer.

EDUCATION

GED

Robertson College — Calgary, Alberta, Canada

JUN 2012

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Colegio San Agustin — Bacolod City, Philippines

MAR 1996

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