Miguel Lopez
Christchurch, New Zealand ,Wigram
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with a "can do" attitude bringing a total of 4 years of service-oriented, intensive nursing care experience. Skillful at Multi-Disciplinary communication/jargon and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical treatments for both acute and long-term ICU patients. Strong advocate for patient and patient's interests.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
09.2019 - Current
- Professionally rendered a compassionate and respectful care to every patient with a holistic point of view and to address it accordingly.
- Safely follow prescribed medications, treatments, and modalities as ordered by ICU Specialist and other members of ICU allied medical health team.
- Served as an effective liaison to coordinate strategies and orders between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Promoted a safe working environment for myself, colleagues and patient by adhering to infection control policies.
- Documented and carried out orders and directives from primary health care team.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Precepted and oriented new employees and student nurses on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Working In Ward 15 General Surgical and Surgical Progressive Care Unit.
28 bed General Surgical with a Gastro-Enterology specialty, undertaking both pre and post-operative care of patients. .
SPCU is a 10 bed ward caring for surgical patients with at least a EWS score of 3 and needs cardiac monitoring but excludes the cares of patients needing vasopressors and those arterial blood pressure monitoring
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Canterbury District Health Board
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Ward 6 is an Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation Ward catering for a mix of medical and surgical rehabilitation of patients living in Ashburton and nearby towns. It also caters for non-weight bearing patients post-operative orthopaedic patients from Christchurch.
Patient Advocacy, Nursing Assessment, Medication Administration, Empowerment, Rehabilitation prior to discharge.
Registered Nurse
The Oaks
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Charge Nurse role. Liasing with Medical Practitioner, Families, and Allied Health Professionals (i.e Physiotherapist, Speech-Language Therapist, Dietitian and sometimes support groups), Managing 6 care staff, 27 Hospital Level of care patients, In the absence of Higher ranking RNs on other wings works as a duty manager for the whole building. Responsible for inventory and ordering of dressing supplies and ward stock medications.
Healthcare Assistant
George Manning House
12.2011 - 07.2013
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Bongabon District Hospital
09.2010 - 11.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University- Philippines
Cabanatuan City, Philippines 07.2010
Competency Assessment Programme -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ01.2013
Skills
- Basic Medication Administration and Intravenous Therapy (Blood products, TPN, Electrolyte replacements)
- Airway Management, ABGs, Tracheostmy and Basic Ventilation Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring and management (titration of pressors and other adjuncts)
- Procedural assistance (intubation, arterial lines insertion, patient positioning, etc)
- Sedation and Pain Management
- Cardiac monitors with basic telemetry/ ECG rhythm Identification
- BLS and CPR/AED
- Proficient with CVVHDF
- End of life care
- Phlebotomy and Venous blood sampling
- Enteral Nutrition
Affiliations
- New Zealand Nurses Organization
Certification
- NZRN
- RN (Philippines)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
07.2015 - 09.2019
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Canterbury District Health Board
03.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
The Oaks
07.2013 - 03.2015
Healthcare Assistant
George Manning House
12.2011 - 07.2013
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Bongabon District Hospital
09.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University- Philippines
Competency Assessment Programme -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
- NZRN
- RN (Philippines)
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