JOSE VERGEL MAAC
CRITICAL CARE NURSE
LIPA CITY
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Critical Care Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing a 16-years record of success in nursing and desiring in a Critical care position with a High Level Healthcare facility.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presidency of State Security- Central Security Hospital -AMI Saudi Arabia LTD
Jeddah
04.2015 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Emergency Room Nurse
Dawna Medical Center
Qassim
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for rehabilitation unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Saad Specialist Hospital
Al Khobar
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Provided targeted care and treatment critically ill patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Ambulatory Care RN
Saad Specialist Hospital
Al Khobar
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for rehabilitation unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications to ambulatory care patients and monitored response to medications.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
Lipa City
07.2005 - 03.2011
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Assessed equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Lyceum of The Philippines University- Batangas
Capitol Site, Batangas City 06.2001 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
The Mabini Academy
Balintawak ,Lipa City Batangas 06.1997 - 03.2001
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Collecting vitals
Managing deadlines
Sanitation
Medication Administration
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Diabetes and nutrition education
Care Plan Development
Gastrostomy buttons experience
English Fluency
Strong clinical judgment
Case management
Neurology expert
Neurology awareness
Emergency Procedures
Feeding assistance
Professional bedside manner
Performing EKGs
Feeding pumps understanding
Lab result interpretation
Critical care
Medical laboratory procedures
Patient evaluation
Adult Critical careICU expert
Setting up referrals
EMR / EHR
Fluent in Arabic
IV setup
Oxygen saturation standards
Infection control measures
Removing sutures
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power point, Publisher, Outlook)
Chest pain management
Foley catheters
Tracheostomy Care
Trauma recovery
Certification
Nurse Professional Regulation Commission
Timeline
Adult- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
02-2022
Registered Nurse
Presidency of State Security- Central Security Hospital -AMI Saudi Arabia LTD
04.2015 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Dawna Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2014
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Saad Specialist Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2013
Licensed Nurse Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
05-2011
Ambulatory Care RN
Saad Specialist Hospital
03.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, ICU
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
07.2005 - 03.2011
Nurse Professional Regulation Commission
06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Lyceum of The Philippines University- Batangas
06.2001 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
The Mabini Academy
06.1997 - 03.2001