Family Career Break - Family & Education Support - Virginia Beach, VA
(2025-12)
- Temporarily stepped away from full-time clinical practice to prioritize family responsibilities and provide focused support for my son's academic development and educational transition.
- Maintained readiness to return to nursing practice while keeping professional licenses and required clinical credentials current.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Dialysis Suite - DaVita Kidney Care - Virginia Beach, VA
(2025-05 - 2025-12)
- Provided specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease receiving inpatient hemodialysis.
- Completed pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments; monitored treatment response and promptly addressed treatment-related complications.
- Cannulated arteriovenous fistulas and grafts, managed central venous catheters, and verified vascular access function and safety.
- Administered medications, reinforced treatment plans and lifestyle education, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective care.
- Maintained accurate documentation and consistent adherence to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry - Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center - Virginia Beach, VA
(2025-03 - 2025-04)
- Delivered direct psychiatric nursing care to a diverse inpatient population in a structured behavioral health setting.
- Performed mental health assessments, supported crisis intervention, administered medications, and monitored therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment and maintain patient safety.
- Maintained timely clinical documentation and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse, General Surgery - Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, VA
(2023-01 - 2024-09)
- Managed preoperative and postoperative care, including comprehensive assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, blood products, wound care, drains, catheters, and pain management.
- Monitored clinical status, interpreted findings, and escalated changes to providers to support timely interventions and safe recovery.
- Prioritized care for multiple surgical patients in a fast-paced acute-care environment while maintaining accurate EMR documentation.
- Educated patients and families regarding procedures, recovery expectations, medications, wound care, and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital - Virginia Beach, VA
(2019-05 - 2022-12)
- Provided comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care including assessment, treatment, medication administration, IV therapy, blood products, and discharge planning.
- Recognized and communicated changes in patient condition to providers, supporting timely intervention and continuity of care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams while managing multiple competing priorities in an acute-care setting.
- Delivered patient and family education and maintained accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Registered Nurse, General Ward - Orani District Hospital - Bataan, Philippines
(2018-01 - 2019-01)
- Provided bedside nursing care to general ward patients, including assessment, medication administration, monitoring, documentation, and patient education.
Professional Development & Volunteer Nursing - Rural Health Clinic and Orani District Hospital - Bataan, Philippines
(2015-12 - 2018-01)
- Prepared for and successfully completed the IELTS examination.
- Served as a volunteer nurse at a Rural Health Clinic and Orani District Hospital, supporting community and inpatient patient care.
Registered Nurse - Bataan General Hospital - Bataan, Philippines
(2008-09 - 2015-11)
- Built broad clinical experience across the General Ward, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Provided direct patient care, clinical monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination across diverse acuity levels.