Patrick Justine Cuevas
Springfield
Summary
Compassionate and hard working Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience, with exceptional critical thinking skills, offering the ability to deliver high-quality patient-centered care and looking for an opportunity to grow and use his dedication to help others and contribute to a caring team. Committed to promote optimal health, improve quality of life and bringing experience & knowledge to practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intermediate Care Unit RN
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Managed acutely ill individuals in a 38-bed capacity ICU-step down unit that handles the care of highly diverse, high-acuity patient population requiring close hemodynamic and telemetry monitoring, frequent assessment, and timely delivery of interventions
- Prioritized care for a 4-patient team with a variety of acute and chronic conditions and the management of tracheostomy to mechanical ventilator, chest tubes, gastrostomy tubes, post PCI/cardiac catheterization, post stroke care, wound care, post-surgical care, and care of patient on respiratory distress requiring high level oxygenation delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Intensive Care Unit RN
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Cebu, Philippines
10.2016 - 02.2022
- Performed thorough assessment and monitoring of vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness & pain, and administration of medications for intubated and non-intubated critically ill highly diverse patient population, while managing tubes, lines, drains, wound and more.
- Developed and implemented interdisciplinary patient care plans and delivered individualized high quality patient care and safely administer appropriate interventions at a critical care level.
- Communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary professional team to maximize positive patient outcomes.
- Educated patient's family and caregivers on disease processes and involve them in plans while providing emotional support and empathy.
- Being Charge Nurse andacted as resource to other members of the nursing team, delegating tasks/responsibilities, promoting compliance to policies and ensuring safe and supportive work environment.
Operating Room RN
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Cebu, Philippines
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed thorough pre-operative assessments preparing patients for surgery, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Assisted surgeons in different complex procedures, anticipating needs and providing necessary support.
- Enhanced patient safety throughout the procedure by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation of surgical instruments and equipment, while collaborating closely with the surgical team.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practice to optimize patient outcomes during the perioperative period.
Medical Surgical Unit RN
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Cebu, Philippines
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic tests and lab results, and utilizing critical thinking skills while developing individualized care plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on disease process, treatment options, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed the care of highly diverse patient population and ensuring positive health outcomes.
- Communicated with the medical team as well as family members in a compassionate and collaborative manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines03-2011
Skills
- Exceptional time management skills/prioritization abilities/ability to multitask
- Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Able to quickly learn and assimilate new skills and information
- Resilient, hard working and can work under pressure
- Strong leadership skills
- Honest professional work ethic
- Highly dedicated in providing quality care with task completion
- Excellent communication skills
- EHR proficient and good computer skill
Certification
- BLS certified
- NIHSS certified
Timeline
Intermediate Care Unit RN
Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Intensive Care Unit RN
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
10.2016 - 02.2022
Operating Room RN
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2016
Medical Surgical Unit RN
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Southwestern University