Ma.Augustria Duldulao
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic Staff Nurse with extensive experience at UofL Health, excelling in patient education and safety. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and advocate for patients, enhancing recovery outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering trust through effective communication, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and families during critical health journeys.
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
UofL Health
07.2023 - Current
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, advocating for patients'' needs and collaborating on care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in dosage calculations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Staff Nurse
Primary Health Care Corporation
12.2012 - 06.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Saudi German Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University-Philippines
Philippines04-2006
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Family education
- Surgical nursing
- Vaccine administration
- Health promotion
- Diabetes management
- Hospice care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oncology nursing
Accomplishments
Daisy Award: July 2024
Certification
Chemo-certified- Active
ACLS-Active
BLS-Active
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishment
Daisy Award: July 2024
Timeline
Staff Nurse
UofL Health
07.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Primary Health Care Corporation
12.2012 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse
Saudi German Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University-Philippines
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