Gretel Ann Lagunzad
Foxton,New Zealand
Summary
Acute Medical Nurse with 6 years of experience at King Abdulaziz Medical City, a prestigious JCI accredited hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Also, 7 months of experience as an Operating Theatre Nurse at the Urology Center of the Philippines, a state-of-the-art specialized hospital for urology-related diseases. Specializing in Adult Acute and Chronic Complex diseases, a comprehensive understanding of patient care and treatment strategies to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical specialty. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room/ Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Urology Center of the Philippines
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Operating theatre nurse able to assist in major surgeries such as Radical nephrectomy, Laparoscopic prostatectomy, Thulium Laser Enucleation of the prostate, Volume Study Brachytherapy and Orchiectomy in a few weeks time from hiring date.
- Manages outpatient surgeries such as ultrasound guided renal cyst aspiration, Transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy and Artemis MRI fusion biopsy.
- Provided care as Circulating nurse during surgery and attending to duties as Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse such as monitoring ECG and post anesthesia complication after surgery.
Acute Medical Unit Nurse
King Abdulaziz Medical City NGHA
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Serve as a charge nurse and bedside nurse in a 22 bedded Acute Medical Unit with multi organ system failure connected to chronic mechanical ventilators, these patients may have Respiratory diseases, diabetes, CVA, dementia and neurological disorders. Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- As a team leader, quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Medical Surgical Ward Nurse
Lung Center of the Philippines
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Serve as a ward nurse in a 26 bedded Medical Surgical ward with Respiratory diseases and Respiratory failure connected to conventional mechanical ventilators
- The area includes patients Post Video Assisted Thoracotomy (VATS) with Chest tube and Post Fiber Optic bronchoscopy
- Medically ill patients with asthma, COPD and all types of cancer.
Adult Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
United Doctors Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Serve as ICU nurse in a 8 bedded Medical Surgical ICU taking care of patients with Respiratory failure connected to conventional mechanical ventilators needing critical care, able to manage 3 patient during an 8 hour shift and supervised nursing students.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care delivery and active listening to address concerns or questions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Education
Competency Assessment Program - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
10 Dawick Foxton Beach, New Zealand09.2024
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southeast Asian College Inc
Quezon City, Philippines03.2013
Skills
- Adaptability to the needs of new patients
- Time-management skills
- Critical thinking
- Maintains patient confidentiality and upholds professional ethics
- Team player
- Communication
- Airway Management
- Compassionate care
- Surgical Assistance
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Culturally Safe Care Competent
- Electronic Medical Record Skills
Certification
- Internationally Qualified Nurse, Philippines, Saudi Arabia
- Occupational English Test, 07/22/23, B, B, B, C+
Seminarsandtraining
- 03/01/24, 09/20/24, Competency Assessment Program, Lonsdale Education Center, New Zealand, CAP letter IQN 348377
- 11/01/23, 11/01/25, Basic Life Support, King Abdulaziz Medical City- NGHA, Riyadh, SA
- 08/01/24, 08/01/26, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Healthforce Training Center, Inc., Davao City, PH
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Operating Room/ Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Urology Center of the Philippines
01.2024 - 08.2024
Acute Medical Unit Nurse
King Abdulaziz Medical City NGHA
12.2017 - 12.2023
Medical Surgical Ward Nurse
Lung Center of the Philippines
01.2016 - 10.2017
Adult Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
United Doctors Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2015
Competency Assessment Program - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southeast Asian College Inc
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