Riza Marie Buenaflor

-Works as a team leader and takes over the charge nurse position in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

-Responsible for coordinating and supervising the nursing team and ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate care based on acuity.

-Delegating tasks, providing guidance and support to staff, and ensuring clear communication between the nursing team, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

-Monitors patient flow, manages resources, enforces safety and infection control practices, and ensures that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

-Responsible for refilling and dispensing of narcotic and controlled drugs.

-Functions as mentor, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment, while responding to emergency situations and ensuring that staff are prepared for critical scenarios.

-Responsible for providing specialized, around-the-clock care to critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and intensive treatment.

-Closely observe patients' vital signs, administer medications, and advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, intravenous lines, and dialysis machines.

-Working collaboratively with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust personalized care plans based on patients' evolving conditions.

-Provides emotional support to patients and families, offering explanations and comfort in high stress situations.

-Ensures strict infection control, accurately document patient progress, and respond swiftly to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.

-Stabilizing patients, ensuring optimal care outcomes, and navigating complex medical scenarios.

-Monitored vital signs and documented changes.

-Assessed patients for physical conditions and health needs.

-Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.

-Actively participated in departmental meetings and training sessions.

-Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing and IV therapy.

-Identified potential treatment issues and implemented appropriate interventions.

-Assisted physicians with exams and procedures as needed.

-Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.

-Managed multiple tasks while ensuring quality standards of care.

-Provides care to patients recovering from surgery or managing medical conditions such as chronic illness, infections, or injuries.

-Conduct thorough assessments, monitor vital signs, and administer medications as prescribed.

-Assists in post-operative care, including wound care, pain management, and patient rehabilitation, while also educating patients and their families on treatments, medications, and recovery plans.

-Work closely with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, ensuring that all patient care activities, monitor for potential complications, and act as patient advocates, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the treatment process.

-Displays strong clinical skills, critical thinking, the ability to handle high-pressure situations, and excellent communication to coordinate care and support patients in a variety of medical settings.