Charge Nurse
Mother Seton Hospital
Total years of experience :8 years, 4 Months
1. Fulfilled the role of a charge nurse with a responsibility to supervise 2 RN and 2 nursing assistants in 2 units.
2. Evaluate staffing requirements, unit assignments for a 30 bed capacity Medical/Surgical Ward.
3. Implemented a total patient care through a team of nursing process covering 25-30 high acuity of patients per shift.
4. Act as a patient advocate, assessed patient status and notify physician of clinical changes.
5. Coordinate services, treatments and consultations promptly.
6. Functions as staff reliever to any unit whenever necessary.
7. Arranged patient’s transport by air lift or via ambulance to other hospitals of referral or choice.
8. Acted as unit secretary, responsible for E-cart checking and evaluation per shift and other documentations.
1. Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise.
2. Accurately obtained and documented patient’s history and medication lists.
3. Assessed individual conditions and needs as well as selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
4. Prepared equipments, assisted physicians during rounds, patient’s examinations and treatments.
5. Carried out doctor’s order properly, implemented, and consulted other health care team members to achieve quality of care.
6. Administered the right medication and the right dose carefully to the right patient at the right time.
7. Monitored patient’s reaction to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
8. Recorded patient’s medical information and vital signs and modify nursing care plans as indicated by patient’s response and conditions.
9. Skillfully performed oral/ET suctioning to patients tracheotomy and endotracheal tube.
10. Monitored closely patient’s bedside apparatus like cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, ventilator, including IVF infusions and side drips.
11. Coordinate with physicians and other fellow workers for any change in clinical status of the patient.
12. Performed CPR and assisted the doctor in reviving arrested patients.
1. Provided care to patients suffering from chest pain, abdominal pain, fever, vehicular accidents, gunshot wounds, trauma, DOB, drug overdose, heart attack, hypertension, increase blood sugar level, fall, vomiting and dehydration, cough, seizures, difficulty in urination and back pain.
2. Directly assessed the patient upon arrival at the ER, identify the chief complaints, obtain data and history and monitor the vital signs right away.
3. Coordinate with the physicians and fellow workers in the unit of the necessary treatment and procedures to be done with the patient.
4. Carried out doctor’s order promptly.
5. Prepared patient for any surgical and radiological examinations.
6. Coordinate with the admitting section for patient’s admissions.
7. Administered stat medications per doctor’s order.
8. Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy.
9. Performed 12 Lead EKG and blood glucose monitoring.
10. Endorsed patient properly to the nurse on duty in the specific unit the patient is admitted.
1. Provided care with Geriatric patients having Alzheimer’s disease, COPD, Diabetes Mellitus, Breast Ca, Hypertension and CVA patients.
2. Assisted patient in their life routine like personal hygiene, light physical exercises, and eating habit.
3. Monitored patient’s vital signs, physical and mental status.
4. Administered prescribed medications and carefully observe of any untoward drug reactions.
5. Kept record of patient’s daily activities and documented health information especially change in clinical status.
6. Helped promote health and support patients in coping with illness and loneliness as well.
7. Provided strong contributions as member of unit quality assurance program design to identify and evaluate problems and manage patient census.
8. Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care.
1. Provided care for abandoned and handicapped children aged 0-12 years old having Cerebral Palsy, Bells Palsy, Hydrocephaly, Autism, Mental Retardation, Global developmental delay, Down syndrome, Epilepsy, Clubfoot, and physically and mentally abused children.
2. Monitored all aspects of children’s care including diet, health status, and physical activity.
3. Directed and supervised other health care personnel on a particular unit.
4. Coordinate with the pediatrician regarding children’s health status and progress.
5. Demonstrated an ability to lead and motivate other health care members in the unit to provide top quality care.
6. Managed and scheduled children’s regular check up to the pediatrician.
7. Scheduled referral to other specialized doctor when necessary.
8. Ensured and kept records of children’s immunization.
9. Responsible in scheduling children for any treatment and diagnostic procedure to be done.
10. Administered medications as prescribed.