MERRYL ANNE PIAGGESI
Matamata,New Zealand
Summary
I am a compassionate and determined nurse that has a proven ability to persevere and work hard. I have good interpersonal skills and can relate to people with varied cultures. I have experience delivering quality nursing in various fields such as: Operating Room Theater (General and Gynecology), PACU, Delivery Room, ENDO, ENT Nurse Assistance and Laser Technician, NICU, ER, Medical ward and OPD. I am equipped with nursing knowledge, skills, positive attitude and strong work ethics. Currently, I am working as a Health Care Assistant in Matamata Country Lodge since October 2023. I completed my Competency Assessment Program under Wesley Institute of Nursing that undergone 85 hours of theoretical lectures and 160 hours clinical placement at Anne Marre Gardens, Avondale, Auckland. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than [Number] years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Driven Registered Nurse with [Number] years of experience caring for patients within [Type] setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Radius Care Matamata Country Lodge
Matamata, New Zealand
10.2023 - Current
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through regular repositioning of immobile patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols to protect both patients and staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Ensured proper body alignment while assisting with positioning or transferring patients.
- Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
- Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Utilized effective communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
OR/PACU Nurse
Cagayan de Oro Polymedic Medical Plaza
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, symptoms, and progress.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, procedures, and examinations.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- 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.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients in the PACU area by adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation, oxygen therapy, suctioning, extubation and tracheostomy care.
- Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Prepared equipment needed for specific cases based on physician's order.
ENT Nurse Assistant and Laser Technician
Daweni Medical Center
Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered excellent pre-& post-treatment care instructions to clients.
- Ensured strict adherence to sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Educated clients on proper skincare routines and habits.
- Promoted and sold skincare products to clients.
- Applied lotions, creams and tonics directly to client skin and advised on at-home use.
- Set up rooms, equipment and stations for clients and restocked areas between appointments.
- Kept equipment clean and sanitized to protect patients from infection risks.
- Tested lasers to help diagnose design and build issues.
- Monitored quality control standards during the operation of the laser machine to ensure accuracy
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs made, parts used, and preventative maintenance activities performed.
NICU Nurse
Al Masarra Clinic
Tripoli, Libya
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Administered medications, IVs, and blood transfusions as ordered.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely.
- Assessed patients' responses to treatment and adjusted care accordingly.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crises.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for patient treatment plans.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as phototherapy, intubation, and umbilical line placement.
- Assisted with delivery room resuscitations when needed.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure for newborns.
- Educated families on the importance of proper nutrition for their infants.
- Developed strategies to promote healthy development in premature babies.
- Managed ventilators and other life-supporting equipment used in the NICU setting.
- Assisted with feeding tube placements and provided enteral feedings as necessary.
- Implemented infection control practices to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections among neonates.
Ward, OPD, ER Nurse
Calamba District Hospital
Calamba Misamis Occidental, Philippines
10.2009 - 07.2013
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prioritized patient needs based on acuity and urgency levels.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
New Zealand Nursing Council Competence Assessment Program -
Oceania Healthcare, Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
02.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Liceo de Cagayan University
03.2008
Skills
- Operating Room Theater (General and Gynecology)
- PACU
- Delivery Room
- ENDO
- ENT Nurse Assistance and Laser Technician
- NICU
- ER
- Medical ward
- OPD
- Infection Control
- Catheter Care
- Universal Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Effective Communication
- First Aid Certification
- Decision-Making
Registrations Examinations
- Basic Life Support and First Aide, 01/19/24
- Philippines Nurse Registration Number, 0582938, 10/19/25
- Annual Practicing Certificate, 12/31/24
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
References
- Donna Llacuna, Registered Nurse, Radius Care Matamata Country Lodge, 20 Elizabeth Street, Matamata, 3400, 027 515 8800, Llacuna.donna@yahoo.com
- Marchie Rose Pagtanac, Clinical Nurse Manager, Anne Maree Gardens Rest Home and Hospital, 24 Coronet Place, Avondale, Auckland, 1026, AMG.Nurse@annemaree.co.nz
- Annie Tatton, Clinical Nurse Educator, Wesley Institute of Nursing Education, Canon Building, Level 1, Akoranga Business Park, Northcote, Auckland, 0627, Annie.Tatton@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Radius Care Matamata Country Lodge
10.2023 - Current
OR/PACU Nurse
Cagayan de Oro Polymedic Medical Plaza
01.2020 - 07.2023
ENT Nurse Assistant and Laser Technician
Daweni Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2019
NICU Nurse
Al Masarra Clinic
07.2013 - 08.2014
Ward, OPD, ER Nurse
Calamba District Hospital
10.2009 - 07.2013
New Zealand Nursing Council Competence Assessment Program -
Oceania Healthcare, Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Liceo de Cagayan University
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