CAREEN C. PALOD
Lower Hutt,New Zealand
Summary
A diligent integrity driven and motivated registered nurse (RN) with almost 5 years experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 3 years experience in ER, MedicalSurgical ward providing standard quality nursing care to diverse populations with compassion. Has depth knowledge in medical equipment, machines, pharmaceuticals and disease and infection control procedure. Possess good skill in handling patient safety with care and good decision making skills. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members , physicians and other medical professionals. A New Zealand registered nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) # 348610
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse at Intensive Care Unit
King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
Jeddah, KSA
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Implemented nursing protocols and standards and responded to critical situations
- Setup and monitored invasive monitoring systems including arterial, central and intracranial pressure monitoring system
- Monitored and care for patients on ventilators, CRRT and other life-saving equipment
- Provided care for patients with life threatening or high acuity condition that required strict monitoring
- Collaborates with professionals across the organization for integrated patient care plan
Staff Nurse at Intensive Care Unit
Obeid Specialized Hospital
Riyadh, KSA
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Monitored patients progress and alerts attending physicians when sudden changes occur that calls for emergency intervention
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications
- Setup and monitored invasive monitoring systems including arterial, central and intracranial pressure monitoring system
- Monitored and care for patients on ventilators and other life-saving equipment
Staff Nurse at ER, Medical-Surgical Ward
Tuy General Hospital
Batangas, Philippines
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice
- Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision-making that helped saved patient lives
- Provided direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients
- Assisted in the efficient operation of Emergency Room unit- Performed various medical assignments as required
- Apply best practices in the nursing process and maintain high standards of care with full adherence to patient's rights and privacy
Skills
- Patient Care
- Leadership Skills
- Critical Assessment
- Patient Care Planning
- Bedside Monitoring
- Critical Care
- Decision Making
- Patient Education
Nursing Education
- Nursing Competency Assessment Program (CAP), Avatar Institute of Learning, 01/25, Bell Block, Taranaki, NZ
- Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Baguio Central University, 03/13, Baguio City, Philippines
Certification
- Philippine Regulation Commission, Registered Nurse, 0804790
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, License, 18-R-N-0023055
- New Zealand Registered Nurse, 348610
- BLS, ACLS provider
Training
- Safety and Infection Control in the ICU: 'Focusing in the Professional Responsibilities of the Caregiver'
- DVT prophylaxis machine, DVT care
- Caring for People Undergoing Surgery: 'An Emphasis on the Pre; Intra; Post Operative Care and Management'
- Conscious Sedation, Nursing Responsibilities
- Disaster Nursing: Bioterrorism and Disaster Management; A 'Must Know' among caregivers
- Reinforcement seminar on neurological disorders among health caregivers
- Basic Infection Control Seminar
- Safe Manual Handling
- NDNQI Pressure Injury Training Course
References
- Louise Cummings, RN, Training Coordinator, Avatar Institute of Learning, Bell Block, Taranaki, New Zealand, training@avatarinstitute.co.nz, 0277466493
- Ria Montemayor, RN, MAN, Intensive Care Unit, Assistant Head Nurse, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, KSA, riavmontemayor@gmail.com, +966531623046
- Digna Bacsafra, RN, MAN, Intensive Care Unit, Charge Nurse, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, KSA, +966503576825
Timeline
Staff Nurse at Intensive Care Unit
King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse at Intensive Care Unit
Obeid Specialized Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse at ER, Medical-Surgical Ward
Tuy General Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2016