Christine Vicente
Kilbirnie,WGN
Summary
Hard-working and highly-motivated Registered Nurse with almost 8 years of diverse clinical experience with proven ability to work under pressure and do anything within the bounds and scope of the profession. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and treatment management. Offering expertise with emergency, adult intensives and neonatal specialty. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in healthcare industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Capital And Coast DHB, Wellington Regional Hospital
Wellington, Wellington
09.2018 - Current
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 40-bed Neonatal ICU unit
- Knowledgeable with CPAP and Optiflow
- Care for central lines, UVC and UAC
- Administration of TPN and SMOF lipids
- Monitoring babies on BRAINZ and hypothermic cooling blanket
- Monitoring seizure activities
- Congenital, Metabolic and Genetic Problem Assessments
- Proactive interpretation and referrals of neonatal blood gases
- Care for patients who have stomas
- Managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Breastfeeding and bottle feeding techniques for mothers
Bureau Nurse, Wellington Hospital
Capital And Coast DHB, Wellington Regional Hospital
Wellington, WGN
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Diverse experience in pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiothoracics, oncology, geriatrics, mental health, medical, surgical, neurology, ENT and urology.
- Established wide knowledge of medical-surgical nursing
- Performed best in every area
- Increase patient satisfaction
Competence Assessment Program, Student Nurse in NZ
Kenepuru Hospital - Older Adult And Surgical Ward
Wellington, Wellington
10.2016 - 11.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City
Manila
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Had the opportunity to become the Team Leader in a specific area in ED
- Performed triaging in consideration of the urgency of their complaint and advanced assessment of all patients coming to ED
- Gained exposure to In-house Pain Management and Patient-controlled analgesia
- Transport Nurse – fetches patients from scene/hospital and performs first aid/CPR/ trauma care/IV/ health care management as needed before transferring to hospital
- Vast experience in emergent trauma, brain attack and cardiac arrests
- Quick critical thinking even in high-pressured environment
- Prepared patients for Defibrillation/Cardioversion, Intubation/Extubation, Central Line Insertion, Venous Cutdown, Chest tube insertion
- Made a timely escalation of required medical intervention for emergent situation
- Wound care management and pre and post-operative care
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, prompt and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
INTENSIVE CARE STAFF NURSE
St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global
Manila, Philippines
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Focus Area: Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU
- With exposure to Cardio ICU and Medical ICU
- Responded to codes for Brain Attacks and Cardiac Arrests
- Performed advanced assessment of critically ill patient for care prioritization and other care strategies in consideration of their comfort, hygiene, diagnosis and others
- Provided total nursing care such as planning, administering of treatment and medication and evaluation of nursing care of patients
- Recognized complications and responds to life-threatening problems
- Comprehensive evaluation of patient’s medical, physical, social and psychological status
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Education
NICU CPAP Respiratory Course -
Neonatal ICU, Wellington Hospital
Newborn Life Support -
Neonatal ICU, Wellington Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Doctors College, Now Manila Tytana College
Pasay, Philippines2007
Skills
- Emergency/Trauma Care
- Recognizes complications/deterioration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient Focus
- Methodical Multitasking
- Excellent Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Flexible
Accomplishments
-Achieved Competent Level Nurse in New Zealand
-Team Leader in Emergency Department in Philippines
Certification
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Registration Number: NMW 0002185072
Nursing Council New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
Registration Number: 194658
Registration Date: 21/12/2016
Philippine Professional Regulation Commission
Registration Number: 04886541
Loves singing
If there would be an event in your institution, I would be willing to offer my skills in singing.
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Capital And Coast DHB, Wellington Regional Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Bureau Nurse, Wellington Hospital
Capital And Coast DHB, Wellington Regional Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2018
Competence Assessment Program, Student Nurse in NZ
Kenepuru Hospital - Older Adult And Surgical Ward
10.2016 - 11.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City
01.2012 - 01.2013
INTENSIVE CARE STAFF NURSE
St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global
07.2009 - 01.2012
NICU CPAP Respiratory Course -
Neonatal ICU, Wellington Hospital
Newborn Life Support -
Neonatal ICU, Wellington Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Doctors College, Now Manila Tytana College