Irene Gamboa
26 Kirikiri StreamLane Woodhill,Whangarei
Summary
As an experienced and hardworking PACU nurse in preoperative and post-operative
areas for more than 8 years, I believe I can offer a valuable contribution to your institution through my demonstrated clinical expertise, technical knowledge, compassionate as well as caring attitude towards my patients and their families, and my ability to establish effective professional relationships with other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Staff Nurse
Whangarei Hospital - Northland DHB
WOODHILL, WHANGAREI
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
PACU Prep Recovery Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided direct and skilled postoperative nursing care to patients who have undergone gastrointestinal, vascular, spinal, ear/neck, eye and urological surgeries.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans, according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored patients’ post-operative vital signs, set up their PCA pumps, administered and monitored their fluid intake, reviewed post-operative orders and monitored them for possible medication side-effects.
- Utilized the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Medication Preparation - Pyxis system in medication administration and patient documentation.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies, intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections to patients, while overseeing their pain management plans.
- Documented all therapies and medications to ensure patient safety and to keep patient charts updated.
- Responded to emergency situations with efficiency, effectiveness, expertise and level-headedness, ensuring to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions for patients.
- Managed patients' pain using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities, while communicating with them in a therapeutic manner.
- Provided patients with health education, answered their questions and provided them with take-home materials for further information and compliance.
- Participated in continuing education programs and American Heart Association (AHA) life support training programs to further enrich knowledge in patient care.
PACU Main and PACU CV Staff Nurse
St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Taguig City, Philippines
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Administered medications to patients in various routes (oral, intravenous and intramuscular medications) in order to help manage their progression off anaesthetics and their side effects, and to further enhance their recovery.
- Monitored patients’ pain levels and administered medications to reduce their level of discomfort.
- Utilised effective and therapeutic communication skills in educating patients and their care providers on possible side effects from both surgery and anaesthesia.
- Delivered individualised care to postoperative patients by monitoring their pain levels, checking their vital signs, and explaining to them the next steps of their recovery.
- Monitored patients for their post-operative vital signs, set up their PCA pumps, administered and monitored their fluids, reviewed their post-operative orders and assimilated them to the unit.
- Assisted patients in managing post-operative pain by teaching non-pharmacological modalities, such as breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
Registered Nurse Trainee
St. Luke’s Medical Center, DCA
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Successfully completed the Post-Graduate Nurse Training Program (PGNT) Batch 4 and Nursing Staff Effectiveness (NSET) Program offered by the institution.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Lung Center of the Philippines, LCP
Quezon City, Philippines, Philippines
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Successfully completed post-graduate training in the Medical-Surgical Wards, the Emergency Room, the Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU), and the Public Health Domiciliary Unit (PHDU) of this institution.
Student Nurse
University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) España
Manila, Philippines, Philippines
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Successfully completed Related Learning Experience (RLE) hours in the Medical-Surgical Wards, the Obstetric-Gynaecology Ward, the Clinical Division Ward, the Pediatric Clinical Division Ward, the Operating Room, the Emergency Room, the Chronic Kidney Disease Area, and the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of the institution.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) For Nurses -
Lonsdale Education Centre
Foxton 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Santo Tomas College Of Nursing
Espana, Manila, Philippines03.2011
High School Diploma -
University Of Santo Tomas High School
Espana, Manila, Philippines03.2007
TRAININGS
Whangarei Hospital APC license 303415 expiry on June 2023
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Interprofessional teamwork
- Manual patient documentation
- Electronic patient documentation (Pyxis & Epic Hyperspace)
- Medication administration, ie IV therapy and parenteral medications
- Vital signs, physical assessment, and haemodynamic monitoring
- Pain assessment and management
- ABG and ECG interpretation
- Basic Life Support — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Operation of automated external defibrillators, cardiac monitors, Bair Hugger™ systems, glucometers, Alaris, epidural and nerve block infusion pumps, and intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps
Additional Information
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age: 31, Birth date: 27/06/1990
Civil Status: Married, Nationality: Filipino
CHARACTER REFERRENCE
> Robelene Tredente, RN
PACU nurse, Whangarei Hospital
022-4989001
nickcalimutan@yahoo.com
> Bridgette Mackie, RN
CAP tutor, Lonsdale Education Centre
0273448212
bridgemackie@hotmail.com
> Jeremy Gredig, BSN, MAN
PACU prep recovery third floor nurse manager
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971-559568578
GredigJ@clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae
Timeline
PACU Staff Nurse
Whangarei Hospital - Northland DHB
05.2021 - Current
PACU Prep Recovery Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2016 - 02.2021
PACU Main and PACU CV Staff Nurse
St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, Fort Bonifacio
01.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse Trainee
St. Luke’s Medical Center, DCA
01.2013 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse Trainee
Lung Center of the Philippines, LCP
01.2012 - 04.2012
Student Nurse
University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) España
01.2008 - 01.2011
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) For Nurses -
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Santo Tomas College Of Nursing
High School Diploma -
University Of Santo Tomas High School
TRAININGS
APC license 303415 expiry on June 2023