VIRGINIA S. ISIP, BSN,RN, CRRN

6227 West Jolie Ct. San Antonio Texas 78240

E-mail address:

Cell phone no. (570) 604-1664

Skills experience: adept in nursing experience, sufficient nursing knowledge and skills,CERTIFIED REHABILITATION REGISTERED NURSE (CRRN),Eligible ACLS, BLS accredited, participating in Immersion Program, precepting new nurses coming to the unit, conduct emergency drills,excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, also with good oral & written communication.Back-filled as the Case Manager/ Admission Coordinator, Clinical Nurse and carried out managerial activities in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM).

Ambitious, dedicated, loyal and disciplined, utilizes a proactive approach to overcome hindrancesand implement prudent type nursing. Compassionate team leader/organizer, mentor and coach, encourages personal and professional growth for all to succeed.

OBJECTIVE

To be part of a reputable, transparent and quality-oriented health institution whose vision is excellence, with integrity, commitment, advocate respect, provide charitable, just and compassionate professional care to people from all walks of life.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2014- Present

Institution: South Texas Veterans Health Care System (ALMD), San Antonio Texas 78229 Job Title: Polytrauma Rehab Center Nurse Educator/ Safety Officer- (approximately 55 nursing service personnel)

October 2012- October 2014

Institution: South Texas Veterans Health Care System (ALMD), San Antonio Texas 78229 Job Title: Staff Nurse/Organizer- At Polytrauma Rehab Center; Admission Coordinator

January 2010-October 2012

Institution: Christus Santa Rosa Health Care,San Antonio Texas

Job Title: Staff Nurse- Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)/ Telemetry BSN,RN, CRRN

 October 2006- January 11,2010

Institution: Allied Services Rehab Hospital, Small Combs Morgan Highway

Job Title: Charge Nurse, BSN,RN, CRRN

 June 2006-October 2006

Institution: Far Eastern University Morayta, Manila Philippines

Job Title: Clinical Instructor/Lecturer- 10 hours/week

 August 2004- September 2005

Institution: Far Eastern University-NRMF Medical Center (365 bed capacity) Manila, Philippines

Job Title: Staff Nurse (Medical-Surgical)-27 bed capacity

April 2004-May 2004

Institution: Infant Jesus Hospital, Quezon City, Philippines

Job Title: Staff Nurse (OR / Pediatric)

Career Experience:

*Lead a successful Brain Injury Awareness Month-Educational Series, that benefited, all patients, all staff, students and visitors. Collaborate with other discipline and outside organization to participate in the event.

*Lead and conducted an education fair for Polytrauma Rehab Nurses

*Collaborate with staff and encourage them to participate and create boards for the education fair.

*Providedhealth teaching to patients, family &staff members

*Participate & interact collaboratively in the interdisciplinary team as patients advocate & represent nursing.

*Participate in Immersion Program- Precepting Immersion students(Provide supervision and direction to students/new nurses, Assist students on professional development & opportunities to explore nursing roles.)

* Assist in the orientation of new staff members and partnered them with a preceptor.

* Assist on educating/instructing nurses on Functional Independent Measurement (FIM). Also, providing resource materials to staff to successfully pass certification.

*Review and update policies for Polytrauma Rehab.

*Adheres to the policy, guidelines & recommendations of The Joint Commission (TJC) & Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

*Competent & efficient in conducting VTEL or VTC to other agencies/institution (ex. Walter Reed) to include interdisciplinary team, family & military representative (WTB) on both parties prior to the transition of Service member & family to PRC & also set up objectives, goals & expectation of both parties for a smooth transition.

*Respond immediately to any Medical Emergency in Polytrauma unit.

* Admit patient, settle the patient in the room. Baseline vital signs taken. Head to toe assessment done,immediate needs attended.

* Assess patient’s health status. Review of system done. Identify actual and potential health andnursing problems. Perform accurate assessment and identification of life-threatening conditions.

* Participate in the diagnostic and laboratory procedures done to the patient.

* Formulate plan of care based with each patient’s hierarchy of needs. Organization and setting ofpriorities according to patients comfort and needs.

*Participate in Doctor’s rounds and represent patient as patient’s advocate.

* Charge nurse/Organizer; Observes & reports symptoms and condition of patients

* Execute physician's order efficiently and competently

* Maintaining the privacy and respecting patients’ rights

*Document care rendered and ensues adherence to policies and standards of the institution

* Complete bedside nursing care.

> giving drips ( insulin,heparin,cardizem,amiodorone)

providing for personal hygiene, promoting comfort, rest and sleep

> meeting nutritional needs: oral, intravenously and by gastric gavage

> promoting intestinal and urinary elimination: catheterization, colostomy care, suppository and enema

> promoting respiratory function: oxygen therapy, assisting ventilation by end tracheal or tracheotomytube suctioning

> promoting tissue healing: wound care by aseptic technique, maintaining wound drainage, andapplication of warm & cold compress

> administering therapeutic agents: topical, oral, sublingual, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous

* Provide basic life support, establishing CPR, utilization of emergency cart.

* Assist the family and significant others in their participation in the health care plan of patient.

* Transfer patient to acute hospital or different hospital, provide a clinical summary and course in theunit as baseline information.

* Removing staples from knee or hip surgery

* Discharge the patient. Home instructions given including medicines to take and schedule

for follow-up.

COMMON CASES HANDLED

Acute Respiratory Failure Cardiovascular

1. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome1. Angina

2. Chronic Obstructive Disease2. Myocardial Ischemia and infarctions

3. Aspiration Pneumonia or pneumonia3.Congestive Heart Failure

4. Cystic Fibrosis

NeurovascularTraumatic Injuries

1. Cerebrovascular Accidents1. Traumatic Brain Injury

A. HemorrhagicA. Emerging Consciousness

B. InfarctsB. Concussion/contusion

C. Cardio-embolic originC. Hemorrhagic injuries (SDH, EDH, SAH)

2. Transient Ischemic Attack2. Spinal Cord Injuries

A. Tetraplegia

B. Paraplegia

OTHERS:

1. Metabolic Encephalopathy

A. Liver Cirrhosis

B. Metabolic Acidosis

2. Renal Failure

A. ARF/CRF

B. Chronic Renal Insufficiency

3. Diabetes: IDDM/NIDDM, DKA

4. Knee and Hip Replacement

5. Pancreatitis

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Employee of the Quarter (3rd Quarter) - September 2015
  • Awarded a Miracle Grow Kudos for nurses week
  • Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for teaching “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)” in the Acute Care Course: Seize the Day- Aug 2015
  • CERTIFIED REHABILITATION REGISTERED NURSE (CRRN)
  • Functional Independent Measure (FIM) Certified
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers( CPR & AED ) Program by American Heart
  • Advance Care Life Support ( ACLS) Program by American Heart Association

TRAININGS, SEMINARS, CONTINUING EDUCATIONS

  • Labor/Management Performance for Supervisors- 8/25/15
  • Annual Government Ethics- 8/25/15
  • Psychiatric Simulations- 7/23/15
  • “VA Polytrauma System of Care: New Perspective in TBI Rehabilitation” Conference in Maryland- 5/5-6/15
  • Nuts & Bolts of Implantable Cardiac Device- 4/27/15
  • 14th Annual Brain Injury Symposium- 3/26/15
  • Delirium vs Dementia-8/11/14
  • Sepsis, Severe Sepsis & Septic shock -8/12/14
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction -8/12/14
  • Presented CAUTI at the Unit Council Meeting -4/23/14

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/NURSING ADMINISTRATION

University of Phoenix- Online Program (Ongoing)

3157 E. Elwood St.Phoenix, AZ 85034

Jan. 2015- Expected graduation date- Sept. 2016

Current GPA: 3.86

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Far Eastern University

Morayta, Manila, Philippines

June 1999-April 4, 2003

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

VIRGINIA S. ISIP