Mae Dungo

Highly motivated and organized adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner seeking a position where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan development will be utilized effectively for the well-being of patients. Well-rounded healthcare professional with 6 years of nursing experience in medical/surgical and intensive care units as well as skilled nursing. As a nurse practitioner student, completed 680 hours of clinical experience in primary care.

Capable of providing timely and efficient charting utilizing EMRs, including eClinicalWorks, Epic, Carevue, Meditech, Paragon, SigmaCare, PointClickCare, and OASIS. Fluent in English and Tagalog.

Nurse Practitioner - Clinic 45 - Houston, TX

(2023-08)

Primary Care

• Conduct comprehensive and focused physical examinations
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop treatment plans
• Provide care for acute illnesses and injuries
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary
• Work with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare providers

Nurse Practitioner - Texas Weight Loss Center

(2023-10)

Weight Loss & Hormone Health

• Provide patients with information on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care
• Offer counseling on lifestyle modifications, mental health issues, and chronic disease management
• Support patients in making informed decisions about their health

Nurse Practitioner - The Heart Center of The Oranges - NJ

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

• Delivered comprehensive, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations, addressing complex chronic conditions and providing episodic care
• Conducted thorough patient histories and performed detailed physical examinations for wellness visits, chronic care management, and acute conditions
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests, including imaging, EKGs, and laboratory results, integrating findings with clinical presentations
• Diagnosed various illnesses, prescribed treatments, and evaluated their effectiveness for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and infections
• Administered gynecologic exams, PAP smears, STD screenings, and treatments
• Integrated health education and preventive services into patient care, tailoring approaches based on age, gender, history, and risk factors
• Performed health and wellness exams, advocated for cancer, heart disease, and diabetes screenings, and focused on preventing disease progression

Travel Nursing - Multiple Hospitals - TX, NJ, NY

(2021-12 - 2023-08)

Rotations at: CHI St. Luke's-Baylor (Houston, TX) January 2023 - August 2023; JFK Medical Center (Edison, NJ) September 2022 - January 2023; New Bridge Medical Center (NJ) May 2022 - September 2022; Montefiore Hospital NYACK (NY) December 2021 - March 2022

• Provides exceptional and compassionate care to patients suffering from a broad spectrum of acute complications of chronic diseases, infections, and injuries
• Prioritizes nursing care based on patient condition and responds to interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe, and effective outcomes
• Documents the effectiveness of patient care and modifies plan of care as needed
• Developed adaptability and versatility by traveling to various hospitals, fulfilling staffing needs, and providing safe patient ratios

Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Medical Surgical/ICU - Hudson Regional Hospital - Secaucus, NJ

(2017-01)

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and therapists to provide holistic and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients
• Ensures that patients were properly educated utilizing an appropriate teaching method concerning their disease, treatment, and options
• Advocates for patient needs to members of the health care team to ensure positive patient outcomes and maintain patient safety
• Utilizes electronic medical records, ensuring detailed and current comprehensive documentation of assessments, care plans, medications, and patient specific education

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit & Infusion Services - Hoboken Medical Center - Hoboken, NJ

(2019-01 - 2021-05)

• Assisted healthcare providers with managing hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, diabetes, COPD, anemia, and other complex disorders with goal of reducing emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and readmissions
• Provided pain and symptom management through a variety of treatment modalities while delivering personal and compassionate care to patients
• Collected objective and subjective data from observation, examinations, interviews, and written records, then accurately reported findings in a timely manner

RN Charge Nurse - Skilled Nursing - Alaris at Jersey City - Jersey City, NJ

(2018-01 - 2019-01)

• Provided skilled nursing care in long-term care, subacute, and therapy units through direct patient care and in leadership
• Charge nurse responsible for overseeing and maintaining safe patient care and appropriate staffing ratios while serving as a resource for technical skills and questions
• Ensured that residents' personal care needs were provided for with an emphasis on quality, compassion, and timeliness
• Oversaw and coordinated medication administration in a safe and timely manner
• Skillfully responded in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and to maintain optimal patient outcomes

Registered Nurse Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility - Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - Harlem, NY

(2017-03 - 2018-06)

• Provided interim weekend coverage for nursing manager, overseeing patient care, reviewing charts, completing care plan audits, and addressing issues
• Responded to in house emergencies, utilizing critical thinking to determine nursing interventions and elevating level of care as indicated
• Facilitated consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team

Registered Nurse - Assisted Living - Hebrew Home at Riverdale - Bronx, NY

(2017-03 - 2018-06)

• Completed admission and discharge assessments, documentation, and education
• Evaluated patients' physical, mental, social, and environmental health status and provided nursing interventions based on assessment of needs
• Recorded patient's medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
• Provided outstanding wound care by utilizing a variety of treatment modalities to promote healing and recovery

Home Health Case Manager - Bayonne Visiting Nurse - Bayonne, NJ

(2017-06 - 2018-01)

• Completed initial, comprehensive, and ongoing patient assessments to determine needs and facilitate care
• Collaborated with physicians, social services, spiritual care, clients, and families to develop a comprehensive plan of care
• Considered the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability to meet the patient's needs within the home
• Conducted appropriate supervisory visits for clinical observation of assigned team members' performances
• Available for emergency visits as requested by nursing staff

Licensed Practical Nurse - Majestic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Jersey City, NJ

(2016-10 - 2017-03)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Forest View Nursing Home - Queens, NY

(2015-09 - 2016-10)

Certified Nursing Assistant - Cusack Care Center - Jersey City, NJ

(2014-09 - 2015-09)

Certified Nursing Assistant - Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation - Hazlet, NJ

(2013-06 - 2014-09)

Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) - Saint Peter's University (2022-12)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Far Eastern University, Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (2013-04)