Carmen Seso

Experienced nursing professional with a background as a Charge Nurse in acute care, specializing in cardiac, telemetry, and renal units. Proven in delivering high-quality patient care, managing post-operative cases, and conducting critical procedures. Skilled in mentoring staff, fostering teamwork, and implementing evidence-based practices.

Adept at coordinating interdisciplinary communication and advocating for patients, ready to leverage clinical expertise and leadership skills as a Nurse Supervisor.

Charge Nurse (RN)- Acute Care- Cardiac/Telemetry/Renal - Wellstar Paulding Hospital - Hiram, GA

(2021-05)

• Conduct daily patient rounds to assess care quality and appropriateness, implementing corrective actions through peer coaching and accountability as needed.
• Oversee the Nursing Process to ensure individualized, evidence-based clinical care and foster patient-centered relationships through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communicate with management regarding care delivery and employee performance, while promoting a respectful, inclusive clinical environment and participating in performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor for nursing staff, ensuring compliance with mandatory education, and advocate for evidence-based practices and research to enhance patient care quality and safety.

Registered Nurse - Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, GA

(2017-09 - 2021-04)

• Provided comprehensive care for post-operative orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and bariatric patients, ensuring adherence to movement and feeding precautions in collaboration with therapy teams.
• Conducted thorough documentation of surgical and nonsurgical wounds, including telemetry monitoring and enteral feeding management.
• Communicated effectively with the healthcare team to advocate patient well-being and ensure timely responses to patient needs.
• Served as a preceptor for newly graduated and experienced nurses, providing mentorship and guidance.

House Supervisor/ Registered Nurse - Kindred Transition Care and Rehabilitation - Walnut Creek, CA

(2015-01 - 2017-05)

• Provided patient care for transitional and skilled patients, including enteral feeding (NGT, PEG, GT, JT).
• Managed total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and intravenous medications (IV) along with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
• Cared for post-operative patients with surgical incisions and various drains (wound vac, JP, biliary, nephrostomy).
• Administered medications accurately to the right patients and documented appropriately while also admitting new residents and conducting comprehensive assessments.
• Signed consents and POLST, reconciled admission orders and initiated care plans.

Registered Nurse - Visiting Nurse Group Inc. - Philadelphia, PA

(2012-02 - 2014-04)

• Provided specialized nursing care for patients with tracheostomy tubes and ventilators, conducting ongoing assessments of patient and family circumstances.
• Communicated changes in patient condition to the physician and nursing supervisor, and initiated preventive, rehabilitative, and therapeutic measures.
• Educated patients and families on safety precautions and medication management, while administering treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Maintained professional skills through continued education and ensured accurate, timely documentation of nursing notes according to agency standards.

Emergency Department Physician - Montefalco Medical Center, St. Michael Family Hospital, and Kairos Hospital - Philippines

(2001-12 - 2012-01)

• Conducted patient assessments, performed CPR, intubation, and administered emergency medications; responsible for IV insertion, blood draws, and managing fluids and IV medications.
• Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including NGT and Foley catheter insertions.
• Referred patients to specialists, social services, and interdisciplinary teams as appropriate; attended inpatient consultations in specialty areas.
• Wrote discharge summaries for primary care physicians and participated in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Colegio de San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, Inc

Doctor of Medicine - Far Eastern University- Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

Bachelor of Science - Biology - University of Santo Tomas