Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at Aria Park Retirement Village, excelling in patient-focused care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while implementing infection control protocols. Strong time management skills and dedication to holistic care contribute to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Aria Park Retirement Village
1/3 Claude Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023
11.2012 - Current
Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a healthy environment.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and contributing to patient recovery.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for resident care.
Healthcare Assistant
Medacs Healthcare
The SAP Tower, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010
02.2012 - 11.2012
Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
To provide nursing care as per individual care plans.
To establish interpersonal relationships.
Maintain tactful and effective communication with patients, relatives and clients.
To maintain a professional appearance and attitude to accountability, confidentiality and loyalty.
Staff Nurse
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital
P.O. Box 1347, Taif KSA
01.2008 - 07.2011
Assist physicians with special test procedures such as thoracentesis, lumbar puncture etc.
Provide appropriate nursing assessment and intervention in accordance with the nursing and medical plan of care.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
Assisting and perform these procedures.
- IV cannula insertion & blood extraction for laboratory works
- Urinary catheterization
- Endotracheal and Tracheostomy suctioning
- Resuscitation & NGT insertion
- Administer of NGT and Jejunostomy feeding
Staff Nurse
Agusan Del Sur Doctor's Hospital
Bayugan City, Philippines
09.2006 - 12.2007
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Give medications as prescribed oral or parenteral.
Assisting the doctor during rounds and carrying their orders.
Ensure the quality is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed.
Staff Nurse
MJ Santos Hospital
Butuan City, Philippines
01.2005 - 08.2006
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Assist the physicians during rounds and carry out their orders.
Give medications as prescribed oral or parenteral.
Assess and monitor patients and check vital signs.
Perform simple nursing procedures such as IV cannula insertion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Butuan Doctor's College
Butuan City, Philippines
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Institute of Technology
Butuan City, Philippines
High School Diploma -
Surigao Norte National High School
Surigao City, Philippines
Elementary Education
Surigao City Pilot School
Surigao City, Philippines
Skills
Time management
Patient-focused care
Supporting personal needs
Administering medications
First aid certification
Vital signs
Infection control
Mobility assistance
Bedsore prevention
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Patient care quality
Certification
ARVIDA- Medication Competency Program - July 2025
Dementia: De-Escalation Strategies (R-GN) - July 2025
First Aid Training - April 2024
Medication Management : Polypharmacy (R-NZ) - April 2024
Falls: Minimizing the Risk (H-NZ) - April 2024
Infection Prevention and Control - May 2021
Foundations in Cultural Competency - December 2020
ASPIRE 2 Business - Workplace Communication Programme - April 2018