Charmaine Vince Malabanan
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Dialysis Nurse with background in both hospital and outpatient settings. Experience includes management of patients during dialysis treatment, patient education on kidney disease process, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, empathy for patient conditions, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to effectively communicate complex medical information to patients and families. Previous impact includes improved patient comfort during dialysis procedures, enhanced patient understanding of treatment options, and streamlined communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Haematology and Oncology Ward Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
Hamilton, New Zealand
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provide care to cancer and renal patients.
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork to district nurses.
- Provide patient care and education to patients with PICC lines and telemetry.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counsel patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitor observations, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instruct patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administe medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Update charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
- Maintain personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Train and mentor new RNs and student nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Administer medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions.
- Provide patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Plan hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Monitor diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Perform regular assessments of a patient's physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath.
- Educate patients and families about palliative care options, treatments, medications and prognosis.
- Listen to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provide comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care.
Haemodialysis Nurse
DIAVERUM
, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Provided chronic hemodialysis therapy including but not limited to formulating a dialysis plan for ultrafiltration, initiating dialysis via various accesses, complying with the safety measures, and monitoring patient vital signs applicable to ESRD patients according to plan of care.
- Administered medications, fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments per physician orders and documents them in the patient medical records.
- Performed patient assessment including but not limited to vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and mental condition of patient through observations and interview, assist in determining compliance to dietary or medication regimen, and document all observations appropriately in the patient’s medical records.
- Maintained and monitored dialysis water treatment system for use according to the established procedures.
- Prepared and monitored dialysis machines and systems.
- Reviewed pre and post hemodialysis care with patient.
- Assessed the patient’s condition and nursing needs.
- Set goal in conjunction with the patient and significant others.
- Delivered appropriate nursing interventions to meet the goals.
- Cooperated medical and non-medical staff in implementing multi-disciplinary and nursing activities for patient care.
- Monitored fluid balance of patients during hemodialysis treatments to ensure safe removal or replacement of fluids as prescribed by physician orders.
Haemodialysis Nurse- Renal Unit
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
, Philippines
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided haemodialysis for inpatients and day stay patients.
- Took notes of the following: blood pressure, heart rate, changes in weight or other physical conditions, access patency, dialysate composition, blood and fluid flow, transmembrane pressure, and anticoagulation according to the established protocols
- Obtained blood samples and other specimen as indicated by the patient’s condition or as ordered by the physicians
- Performed the administration of intravenous fluids, medications, blood and blood products
- Performed emergency medical treatments which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac/pulmonary emergencies
- Monitored patient’s blood pressure and heart rate every 30 minutes or less and documents physiologic changes and alerts the physician when appropriate
- Performed priming techniques and set the machine according to the physicians ordered HD prescription
- This includes the UF goal, blood flow rate (BFR), dialysate flow rate (DFR), sodium profiling, and dialysate temperature
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
, Philippines
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Performed assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services for patients suffering with a broad range of health conditions
- Provided total patient care to critically ill patients
- Worked closely with physicians and other members of the health care team
- Provided close monitoring to patients, documents and updates physicians on patient’s condition
- Maintained accurate and timely records of patient assessments, treatments, medications and vital signs.
- Observed changes in patient's condition or behavior, reported any unusual findings promptly to physicians.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to life threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support skills as needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
, Philippines
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided total patient care to patients in the medical surgical setting
- Collaborated and communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in the care of patients
- Responded quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Obtained initial assessment and develops a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within a certain time frame
- Modified plan of care based upon evaluation results
- Participated in patient/significant other’s health education and discharge planning
- Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cebu
Cebu City04.2013
Secondary -
Pit-os National High School
Cebu City04.2009
Primary -
Talamban Elementary School
Cebu City04.2005
Skills
- Haemodialysis
- Accessing Perma Cath, AVF and PICC lines
- Dialysis management
- Vascular care
- Patient assessment
- EWS Chart updating
- Precepting
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Direct nursing care
- Patient relations
- Palliative and pain management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Family and patient support
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Hospice philosophy
- Patient assessments
- Patient discharging
- Setting up referrals
- Patient evaluation
Nursing Council of New Zealand Registration Number
318882
Philippine Nursing License
17RN0023219
Kingdom of saudi Arabia Nursing License
805197
Languages
English, Tagalog, Bisaya and Arabic
Continuous Education
- Diabetes Management, Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital 3/2025
- BLS, Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital 01/2024
- Medication Management, Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital 11/2023
- BLS, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 07/20/21
- Anemia Management in Hemodialysis, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 03/17/22
- Hemodialysis Training, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 05/30/21
- Advanced Water Treatment System Training for Hemodialysis Professionals, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 05/20/21
- CKD-MBD Management and Updates for Healthcare Professionals, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 03/22/21
- Renal Care Training, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 11/15/19
- Artis Physio Training Gambro Machine, Diaverum, Riyadh, KSA, 08/17/17
- B-braun Training for Dialysis Machine, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu, Philippines, 02/07/16
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu, Philippines, 11/19/15
- Basic Life Support, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu, Philippines, 11/18/15
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- Passport Number: P6403844B
- Date of Birth: 04/02/93
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Born Again
References
- Shona Haggart- Charge Nurse Manager, Ward M5 Haematology and Oncology, Shona.Haggart@waikatodhb.health.nz
- Tili Paul- Clinical Coach, Ward M5 Haematology and Oncology, Tili.Paul@waikatodhb.health.nz
Timeline
Haematology and Oncology Ward Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
10.2023 - Current
Haemodialysis Nurse
DIAVERUM
04.2017 - 04.2023
Haemodialysis Nurse- Renal Unit
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 02.2017
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
12.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
04.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cebu
Secondary -
Pit-os National High School
Primary -
Talamban Elementary School
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