Corsina Borja
Louisville
Summary
Compassionate RN Staff Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and team collaboration and training new staff. Committed to enhancing patient safety and developing individualized care plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist East
Louisville
01.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
- Developed nursing protocols for specific clinical situations or specialties within the hospital setting.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Center
Louisville
04.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatments.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques for providing patient care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local healthcare regulations.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Counseled patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve their overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
RN Staff Nurse
Signature HealthCare South
Louisville
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques for providing patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Philippines05-2006
Master of Science - Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY03-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Clinical assessments
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Patient safety
- Team training and development
- Orthopedic care
- Staff training
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist East
01.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Center
04.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Signature HealthCare South
10.2017 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Master of Science - Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University