Karen Kristy Abellana, RN 1824 Tierra Dulce Apartment 4 * Edinburg, Texas 78539 * 956-802-2359 * Experienced, Educated, and Ambitious

Registered Nurse. Provides outstanding nurs ing care, working directly with patients, administering medication, providing ro utine treatment, and handling day-to-day analysis and intervention. Ability to u se logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative s olutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Offers exceptional written and oral communication skills. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, org anize, and accomplish duties. Exceptional team leader; creates a positive workin g environment and a comfortable environment for patients. Utilizes professionali sm, capability, and compassion; integrates medical and emotional care within a h ospital, medical clinic, and other facilities. Flexible and adaptable to new and ever-changing situations. ? Leadership/Motivation/Teamwork ? Patient Education and Coaching ? Updates & Maintains Patient Files ? Assesses & Implements Patients Care ? Communication/Patient Relations ? Ensures & Maintains Quality Care ? Motivational Interviewing Skills ? Behavioral Intervention Ability ? Computer Program Knowledge PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1. REGISTERED NURSE - NURSERY AND NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, ST. MARY'S HOSPI TAL OF ILIGAN, INC. (PHILIPPINES), 2007-2008 * reviewing prenatal records to identify risks for the newborn (e.g. PROM, GBS s tatus, HBsAg, Serology tests, substance abuse history, PPD, etc.) * obtaining prenatal, birth, family, and social history from the parents and OB records * following the daily progress of the baby (use "24 hour" and "rounds" tabs for RN information) * performing admission and discharge physical exams (occasionally the length of stay is so short that these are the same exam) * planning and arranging diagnostic tests and therapy * arranging consultations or transfers * reviewing appropriate newborn care issues with parents before discharge * assuring that the family has a clinic designed for follow-up * forwarding clinical information to the appropriate clinic or physician * performing minor procedures, such as circumcision or frenotomy * maintaining the medical record to document the following * prenatal history * birth history * physical exam * DAILY progress note * discharge plans including diet and follow-up (WIC forms if needed) * clear documentation of issues needing follow-up after discharge * clear documentation of follow-up appointment * orders and notes with dates, times and signature 2. REGISTERED NURSE - PEDIATRICS and PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, EDINBURG CHI LDREN'S HOSPITAL, Edinburg, TX, April 2008 to Present * Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collectio n based on the infant or child's immediate condition or needs within timeframe s pecified by client facility's policies, procedures or protocols. * Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the infant or child's condition and/or the client facility's policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. * Develops plan of care that is individualized for the infant or child reflectin

g collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. * Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and tim ely manner. * Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized pl an of care for the infant or child and his/her family. * Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the infant or c hild and his/her family. * Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nurs ing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. * Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to infant/child resuscita tion and advanced life support protocols. * Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client fac ility staff. * Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the infant or child's and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dig nity and rights. * Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift. * Maintains current competency in infant/child critical care nursing. * To perform assigned duties at the Client Facility in conformity with generally accepted nursing standards and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. * To maintain a record of hours worked and schedule. * To abide by the policies and procedures of Client Facility, and any orders or directions given by Client Facility regarding Nurse's duties and responsibilitie s. * To provide nursing services to patients as assigned and as are customarily per formed by nurses at the Client Facility. EDUCATION and TRAINING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital - College of Medical Arts Foundation, Inc - Phi lippines Basic Life Support Certification ? Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification ? Wound Care Certification and Training ? Trauma Care Training and Certificatio n ? Electrocardiogram (EKG) Training ? Critical Care Course ? Commission of Grad uates of Foreign Nursing Schools ? Visa Screen ? State Nursing Licenses: State o f Vermont and State of Texas ? Philippine Nurses Association, Member - Rio Grand e Valley PRESENT VISA H1C (February 2008-December 2011) Professional References Available Upon Request