DELL ESCALANTE, RN226-A Rizal Ave. Ext. Tacloban City | (093) 6750-5920 | dellescalante@yahoo.com

PROFILE

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) with four years of hospital nursing experience as an ER/trauma RN. Consistently commended for delivering patient-centered, quality critical care. Dedicated member of multidisciplinary healthcare teams known for excellent clinical skills; ability to remain calm under pressure; and strengths in making swift, correct decisions in emergency situations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ HOSPITAL, Tacloban CityRN, Emergency/Trauma,2010 to PresentProvide nursing care within Level 1 trauma center of this prestigious urban hospital. Handle medical emergencies resulting from events such as strokes, cardiac arrest, car accidents, stabbings, head injuries, poison ingestion, drug overdoses, sexual assault and burns. Assess and stabilize patients with expedience and accuracy.Outcomes: Displayed expert clinical skills in managing the critical care of all categories of Emergency Department patients. Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision-making that helped save patient lives. Supervised LPNs and CNAs and served as a preceptor/mentor to first-year nursing students. Selected to represent Trauma Center on hospital committees including Medication Safety Committee, Nurse Recruitment Committee and JCAHO Readiness Taskforce. Contributed to strategic plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.DEF MEDICAL CENTER(200-bed hospital),Sometown, CARN, Emergency Department,2008 to 2010Served as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions. Closely monitored ER patients; alerted physicians/charge nurses to changes in patient status; and interacted with patients and family members often suffering from pain, stress, shock or grief.Outcomes: Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients. Handled intubations, defibrillations, autotransfusions, IV starts, A-line setups, splinting, suturing and more. Leveraged interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

REmedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation, Sometown, CABachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),2008Registered Nurse (RN),California, 2008Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN),2009

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

CurrentACLS(Advanced Cardiac Life Support),PALS(Pediatric Advanced Life Support),BLS(Basic Life Support),SANE(Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) andCPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certifications Active member of American Nurses Association and Emergency Nurses Association

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Hazardous Substances ChecklistTraining and ProceduresYesNo

Do you have eyewash facilities and a quick-drench shower within the work area where employees are exposed to corrosive materials?

Are food and beverages consumed only in areas where there is no exposure to toxic material, blood or other potentially infectious materials?

Are there appropriate procedures in place for disposing of or decontaminating personal protective equipment contaminated with or reasonable anticipated to be contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials?

Are employees trained in the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals, such as acids and caustics?

Are employees aware of the potential hazards involving various chemicals stored or used in the workplace including acids, bases, caustics, and phenols?

Is employee exposure to chemicals within acceptable levels?

Are all containers, such as vats and storage tanks, labeled to their contents?

Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?

Are chemical typing systems clearly marked as to their contents?

Where corrosive liquids are frequently handled in open containers or drawn from storage vessels or pipe lines, are adequate means readily available for neutralizing or disposing of spills or overflows?

Have standard operating procedures have been established for cleaning up chemicals?

Are you familiar with the threshold limit values or permissible exposure limits of airborne contaminants and physical agents used in your workplace?

Have you instituted control procedures for hazardous materials where appropriate such as respirators, ventilation system and handling practices?

Whenever possible, are hazardous substances handled in properly designed and exhausted booths or similar locations?

Do you use general dilution or local exhaust ventilation system to control dusts, vapors, gases, fumes, smoke, solvents, or mists that maybe generated in your workplace?

Is ventilation equipment provided for removal of contaminants from such operations as production grinding, buffing, spray painting and vapor degreasing?

Workplace RisksYesNo

Do employees complain about dizziness, headaches, nausea, irritation or other signs of discomfort when they use solvents or other chemicals?

Do employees complain about dryness, irritation, or sensitization of the skin?

Have you considered using and industrial hygienist or environmental health specialist to evaluate your operation?

If internal combustion engines are used, is carbon monoxide kept within acceptable levels?

Are materials that give off toxic asphyxia, suffocating, or anesthetic fumes stored in remote or isolated locations when not in use?

What needs to be done?(a) To establish appropriate workers hazardous substances programs?(b) To improve workers hazardous substances programs in your workplace?

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