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Brigette Avergonzado

108 Hendon Avenue,Mount Albert

Summary

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
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
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
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
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
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
  • ACE Advanced Programme - February 2015
  • ACE Dementia Programme - October 2014

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

Aria Park Retirement Village
11.2012 - Current

Healthcare Assistant

Medacs Healthcare
02.2012 - 11.2012

Staff Nurse

Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2011

Staff Nurse

Agusan Del Sur Doctor's Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2007

Staff Nurse

MJ Santos Hospital
01.2005 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Butuan Doctor's College

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Surigao Norte National High School

Elementary Education

Surigao City Pilot School
Brigette Avergonzado