Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in surgical ward settings. Bachelor degree in Nursing from the Philippines. Committed to furthering education and expanding clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CASUAL ROLE REGISTERED NURSE
NORTH HORE HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC UNIT
Takapuna, Auckland
09.2022 - Current
PERMANENT ROLE REGISTERED NURSE
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL DIALYSIS CENTRE
Takapuna , Auckland
09.2022 - Current
Monitored patients whilst having haemodialysis
Utilised critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
PERMANENT ROLE REGISTERED NURSE (0.9 FTE)
North Shore Hospital-Assessment and Diagnostic Unit (ADU)
Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
10.2017 - 09.2022
Performing head-to-toe assessments and procedures (i.e
IV cannulation, laboratory tests) to patients who have arrived from their GPs or from another health facility especially in the ADU Consults/ Clinics/Monitored Area
Chasing laboratory and radiology results for appropriate referrals, giving medications and explaining possible adverse reactions, monitoring vital signs, and handing over to other wards for transfer if patients are admitted.
Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team (i.e
Pharmacists, physiotherapists) to restore patients to their optimum level of health.
Provisional COVID 19- VACCINATOR
Waitemata District Health Board
Birkenhead Highbury Mall Site
09.2021 - 12.2021
Working in 'cold chain' by preparing the vaccine for administration
Administering or supporting Covid-19 vaccination
Observing people post vaccination.
PERMANENT ROLE REGISTERED NURSE (40 Hours/week)
North Shore Hospital-Short Stay Ward
Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
05.2015 - 10.2017
Receiving and giving out endorsements
Taking and recording the vital signs
Preparing and administering medications
Following up laboratory results and referring them to the physician
Carrying out doctor's orders
Assisting clients in special procedure e.g
Ultrasound, CT-scans
Checking supplies and monitoring equipment
Maintains accurate and proper documentation of the details of each surgical procedure performed
Prepared patients for surgery and rendered post-operative care
Instructed patient not to take anything per orem as ordered by physician
Checked vital signs and patency of IVF line
Monitored vital signs every 5 minutes for first hour, every 15 minutes for succeeding hours until vital signs stabilize to normal
Referred accordingly for any unusualities e.g., rapid drop of blood pressure, diminishing/ rate, shallow respiration, profuse bleeding at the operative site and severe pain as verbalized by patient.
PERMANENT ROLE REGISTERED NURSE (40 Hours/week)
Golden Bay Community Health
Takaka, New Zealand
12.2015 - 04.2016
Being a team leader of the shift
Ensure practice meets the competencies for a Registered Nurse as required by the Nursing Council of New Zealand
Works with a team of registered nurses, health care assistants and therapists.
CONTRACTUAL REGISTERED NURSE (40 Hours/week)
Samar Provincial Hospital
Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines
10.2008 - 03.2014
Assigned in Emergency Room and Obstetrics and Gynecological -Surgical Ward
Played a key role on interdisciplinary team of Ob-Gyns, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ED MDs, pediatricians, and RNs
Assessed patients' condition, health problems and needs
Planned and implemented nursing intervention
Ensured that doctor's orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and medication orders
Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other pertinent documentation
Hands-on assist in surgical procedures i.e., incision and drainage, circumcision, removal of foreign body, suturing of minor cuts, excision of cysts
Performed removal of sutures, circumcision, suturing of minor cuts with the direct supervision of the doctor
Acted as part of a nursing care team by fulfilling own duties, seeking assistance when needed, willingly helping out others, guiding new staff, communicating effectively with physicians and allied health professionals, and working to maintain good interpersonal relations
Administered and documents medications, infusions, narcotics and control drugs as per policy
Assisted the physician in performing physical examinations of abused women and children
Responsible in checking stocks, supplies, equipment and for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the ED/Ward.
Education
Competency Assessment Program (CAP) -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
08.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Silliman University
Dumaguete, Philippines
03.2007
References
Available upon request
Timeline
CASUAL ROLE REGISTERED NURSE
NORTH HORE HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC UNIT
09.2022 - Current
PERMANENT ROLE REGISTERED NURSE
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL DIALYSIS CENTRE
09.2022 - Current
Provisional COVID 19- VACCINATOR
Waitemata District Health Board
09.2021 - 12.2021
PERMANENT ROLE REGISTERED NURSE (0.9 FTE)
North Shore Hospital-Assessment and Diagnostic Unit (ADU)
Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Royal Hobart Hospital (Rapid Medical Assessment Unit)Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Royal Hobart Hospital (Rapid Medical Assessment Unit)