Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Methodist Children's Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality and ensure patient safety. Committed to patient education and adept in electronic health records, fostering a supportive environment for families and patients alike.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
Memphis
07.2024 - Current
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult procedures.
Educated families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and clinical best practices.
Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation of patient information.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha
03.2017 - 03.2024
The Graduate Registered Nurse ensures that patient care is delivered in accordance with established corporate-wide policies and procedures, nursing standards, guidelines, and protocols.
Graduate Registered Nurses are responsible for providing professional, quality patient care according to HMC standards.
Provides skilled, safe, holistic, and culturally competent, person-centered nursing care to patients, families, communities, and society, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provides direct care for patients and their families in a variety of settings, including the hospital, patient homes, and in community settings.
Provides guidance for, and supervision of, personnel accountable to the Graduate Registered Nurse.
Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nurses and students.
Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care delivered to patients.
Accepts accountability for one's own actions, decision-making, and the related outcomes.
Ensures that nursing care delivered meets the socio-cultural needs of patients, families, communities, and society.
Functions at all times in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and policy guidelines relevant to registered nursing practice.
Maintains and demonstrates clinical competence in all aspects of care provided to patients on a specific unit/healthcare setting.
Attends to emergency and crisis situations calmly and effectively.
Develops, implements, evaluates, revises, and provides input to the patients' plan of care, and provides care according to the plan of care.
Administers medications and therapies in a safe, timely, and effective manner in accordance with HMC policy.
Uses communication skills to ensure that other members of the health care team, the patient and their family are and remain fully informed.
Exhibits leadership qualities and manages nursing care safely, efficiently and ethically.
Ensures nursing practice meets organizational quality and safety standards and guidelines and participates in continuous quality improvement.
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction through effective customer service.
Delegates and provides supervision to team members according to their competence and scope of practice.
Demonstrates commitment to the development of other members in the healthcare team.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development through lifelong learning. Maintains a professional portfolio that includes evidence of continued competence and performance improvement.
Will support patients to maintain and optimize their health care through patient education Integrates evidence based practice and research findings into practice.
Uses data systems to enhance the quality and delivery of patient care.
Ensures patients and those participating in research are fully informed of their rights.
Registered Nurse-RN3
Dr.Suliman Al Habib Medical Group-Al Takhassusi Hospital
Riyadh
03.2015 - 08.2016
Responsible for ensuring immediate care to babies and families and will primarily with the Neonatal Nursing concepts and principles.
Will prioritize, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard.
Will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the processes that promote patient safety and quality of care in line with clinical governance framework.
The post holder will participate in the daily operation of the department and will perform in a manner consistent with mission and vision of HMG and the Nursing Department.
Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments.
Assists with physicians in performing special procedure.
Assists in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition.
Able to perform the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Keeps abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintains in a high level of expertise in critical care.
Accepts responsibilities delegated by the RN1 and HN and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.
Assists the physician with procedures and treatments and make sure that sterile technique is used.
Administers medication following the 7 R’s.
Maintains effective communication with the patient, family, and all other members of the health care team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and the patient needs are met.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans for patient to ensure delivery of a high standard care.
Work within and monitor standards of care within the define policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the unit, the nursing department and infection control.
Organize own workload to ensure the interests of the patient and family are met.
Develops and maintains a sound knowledge base ad practice relevant to the clinical setting within the NICU.
Responsible to provide patient and family education.
Knowledge of infection control guidelines and protocols.
Knowledge of general nursing practices and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing terminology and neonatal nursing theories and principles.
Ability to perform patient observation procedures and safety.
Knowledge in general equipment used in the intensive care unit: ECG, blood gas analyzer, intubation equipment, ventilator, arterial pressure monitoring.
Knowledge on nursing leadership and management theory and practical application.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Knowledge in general equipment used in the NICU.
Registered Nurse
Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
Jeddah
12.2011 - 01.2015
Under the general direction of the Chief/ Head nurse. Performs overall registered nursing care.
Maintains optimum standards of nursing care and practice through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
To provide total patient care to an assigned group of patients within the framework of the mission of the DSFH accreditation standards and Ministry of Health requirements on a 24/7 basis, either day of night shift.
To assume a leadership role on the ward or unit from time to time. This includes accountability for the practice and standards on the unit whilst in charge of the shift.
Nurses provide direct and individualized care to sick, convalescent, disabled neonates based on evidence based practices.
The following are the prime duties of a NICU nurse: Cares for infants transitioning to extra uterine life from 25weeks to 42 weeks gestation.
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as ECG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes.
Adheres Infection control policy and maintain zero HAI rates.
Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, UVC, UAC, PICC lines, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and, Foleys, endotracheal tubes, Intubation and extubation, Intercostal chest drainage, pleural tapping etc.
Assists with surfactant replacement therapy and Neonatal exchange transfusion.
Provides nutritional assessment & specialized feedings through NG tube, OG tube, Gastrostomy tube etc.
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
Provides arterial & intravenous therapy.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators, ventilators like conventional and high frequency, Bubble CPAP, ABG Machine etc.
Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Administers antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral, IV Infusions and high alert medications like TPN, Inotropes, prostaglandin, Insulin, sedations, electrolytes etc.
Administer Immunizations.
Assists with retinopathy of prematurity screening.
Monitors vital signs and Neurological and pain assessment and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology, communicates patient’s condition to care team.
Monitor Intake and output, adequate hydration, Blood glucose monitoring etc.
Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
Assist the mothers for breast feeding and expressing breast milk.
Provides education, information and emotional support to the patient’s family and caregivers.
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
A privately-owned tertiary hospital with 350-bed capacity, accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in 2006, 2009 and 2012 and by the Australian Council for Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) in 2008 and 2012.
Head Nurse
St. Patrick’s Health Care System Inc.
Mandaluyong City
05.2010 - 12.2011
Oversee service delivery of the Nursing Department and adherence to good clinical nursing practice guidelines.
Ensure smooth scheduling if nurse rotations.
Oversee safekeeping & inventory of documents, supplies/materials & medicines/ drugs in nurse stations & selected clinic sections staffed by nurses.
Discharge administrative tasks.
Ensure proper delivery nursing care to patients guided by good clinical nursing practice guidelines.
Promote adherence to good nursing practice guidelines.
Orient & train new nurses.
Assist the Human Resource Department in implementing the company Code of Discipline among the nursing staff.
Ensure proper staffing & rotation of nurses to be assigned in clinic sections, annual P.E.’s & other clinic projects and assignments.
Coordinate work functions of nurses in their respective assigned sections.
Check that all instruments, machines, & equipments which are used and/or operated by the nurses are regularly calibrated & maintained, inventoried, and that records thereof are filed properly.
Check & ensure that adequate supplies and non-expired medicines/drugs are properly stored in the respective clinic sections.
This includes as well as the Emergency Cart or E-cart. Inventories of these should also be maintained.
Check that all logbooks used by nurses as well as data collections and statistics required by the company are completely filled up and accomplished.
Help in facilitating requirements for renewal of governmental licenses including but not limited to DOH. Philhealth, etc. especially requirements involving the nurses’ scope of responsibilities.
Receive and/or serve official company communications and memos.
Attend official meetings both internal and external.
Discharge nursing functions for the clinic.
Pursue continuing medical/nursing education.
Perform other functions that may be required of her which call for or will harness her skills as a licensed nurse, provided that these tasks conform with normal and ethical standards.
A multi-specialty and multi-diagnostic clinic accredited by DOH, POEA, GCC & GAMCA, conducts Pre-Employment Medical Exams; is also a Diagnostic & Treatment Center.
Staff Nurse
St. Patrick’s Health Care System Inc.
Mandaluyong City
05.2008 - 05.2010
Generally responsible for attending to the health needs of Patients in close coordination with the company physician.
Assess and evaluate the health status of the patient and pre-employment based on the history, result of physical, diagnostic and laboratory examination.
Planned and execute routine nursing procedure necessary for the patient.
Performs evaluation of new and existing patient to determine priority and suitability of treatment and or need for modification.
Maintains nursing intervention consistent with the overall plan of care with special consideration for the patient’s safety and comfort.
May perform specialized nursing procedures related to the unique needs of a particular patient population.
Provides, direct, professional nursing care to a specified population of patients in an inpatient or an out-patient setting.
Can be designated to field works which is still related to nursing skills.
Conduct pulmonary function Test, Audiometry, ECG and Treadmill Stress test.
Provide health teaching to patient, his family and significant others so they may understand the illness and participates actively in his care.
Assist doctors during operations.
Administers prescribe medications, give health teachings to patient, applies sterile dressing, and monitors vital signs.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, performs vital signs, ECG, give health teaching, assists patients during field work.
A multi-specialty and multi-diagnostic clinic accredited by DOH, POEA, GCC & GAMCA, conducts Pre-Employment Medical Exams; is also a Diagnostic & Treatment Center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University-Manila
Manila
03.2007
Secondary Level -
La Immaculada Concepcion School
Pasig City, Philippines
03.2003
Elementary Level -
La Immaculada Concepcion School
Pasig City, Philippines
03.1999
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Electronic health records
Emergency response
Infection control protocols
Patient education
Team collaboration
Neonatal nursing
Infant vitals monitoring
Contact Person
Felix Marion C. Isles III, Husband, +19015031069
References
Silveria Orquina, Head Nurse, P. O. Box: 3050, Doha, Qatar, +974 55498037
Maria Rosalyn Y. Muldez, Head Nurse, P. O. Box: 2000, Riyadh, 11393, Saudi Arabia, 6655000 Loc. 1358
Mila Rose Viloria, Charge Nurse, P. O. Box: 2537, Jeddah, 21461, Saudi Arabia, 6655000 Loc. 1358
Carmelita Rodriguez, M.D., Chief of Clinics/Internal Medicine, St. Patrick’s Health Care System Inc., Mandaluyong City, Philippines, (043) 234 5678
Division Admin. Dir. of Radiology & Endoscopy Nursing at HCA Methodist | Methodist Children's HospitalDivision Admin. Dir. of Radiology & Endoscopy Nursing at HCA Methodist | Methodist Children's Hospital
HCA Research Institute, Pediatric Site Manager at Methodist Children's HospitalHCA Research Institute, Pediatric Site Manager at Methodist Children's Hospital
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