Ivy Janine Santos
Mount Cook,WGN
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and resourceful Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment and other hospital administrative function. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure patients receive highest level of care possible.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Wellington Regional Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintain ultimate comfort for palliative patients while respecting and preserving cultural differences.
Infectious Disease Nurse
San Lazaro Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents
- Follow and implement clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided health education in the prevention of certain diseases such as Tuberculosis, AIDS, Rabies,
- Act as a Unit Team Leader in the absence of the supervisor.
- Observe proper cohort in patients in line with standard infection control procedures.
- Delivered individualized holistic patient care.
- Coordinated with other health care members to meet patient care plan goals.
Acute Stroke Unit Nurse
Metro North Medical Center Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients with stroke conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Support and follow up patients rehabilitation needs.
- Collaborate with other Allied Health Specialist for holistic patient care management.
Nurse
San Lazaro Hospital
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Clinic Nurse
St. Jude Medical Clinic And Diagnostic Center
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Assess patient's needs and triage if they need a higher hospital quality patient care.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nurse
Pagamutang Bayan Ng Malabon
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Immediate assessment and emergency response to patients needing resuscitation.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Rendered a variety of would care from different injuries.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed direct nursing procedures as deemed necessary
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Manila
Manila, Philippines03.2009
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Education
- Infection Control
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Care Nursing
Certification
Infectious Disease Nurse Level III
Philippines
Accomplishments
Intravenous Therapy Training
Basic ECG
Animal Bite Management
Palliative Nursing Care
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Wellington Regional Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Infectious Disease Nurse
San Lazaro Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2023
Acute Stroke Unit Nurse
Metro North Medical Center Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017
Nurse
San Lazaro Hospital
12.2011 - 12.2012
Clinic Nurse
St. Jude Medical Clinic And Diagnostic Center
03.2011 - 11.2011
Nurse
Pagamutang Bayan Ng Malabon
03.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Manila
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