Professional with experience interacting with patients daily to deliver top-quality healthcare services. Practiced in recording vital signs and supporting medical staff with various patient care tasks. .
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
TE KOHAO HEALTH
HAMILTON EAST, 3216
02.2024 - Current
Assist nursing staff and other health professionals with the provision of basic care for patients and whānau
Meet and greet patients and their family/whānau or representatives, answer phone enquiries and refer calls of a clinical nature to the appropriate health professional
Assist with the daily functioning of the designated department to ensure its smooth running
Assist Nurse in delivering home visit immunization to whanau
Vaccinating whanau aged 11 and above as Authorized Vaccinating Healthcare Worker with supervision of the Nurse
Attend to all activities in a time efficient manner
Ensure effective communication within the health care team by displaying good listening skills, checking for understanding, interpreting instructions accurately and demonstrating the ability to express information well and comprehensively
Assist Nurse Staff in conducting Drug Testing in the Workplace
Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
NURSE I
BAGUIO GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - Current
Directly caters to all hospital patients and employees needing RT-PCR swab, whether asymptomatic or symptomatic
Ensures correctness and completeness of the informations needed in the Case Investigation Form (CIF)
Continuously performs specimen sample collection specifically Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal swab to Covid-19 confirmed and suspect cases as well as collection of specimens for other diseases under surveillance such as: Dengue, Influenza Like Illness, and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness
Performs initial contact tracing through interview and use of the electronic CIF
Performs routine infection control measures such as disinfection and proper use of PPE's in the swab area
Acts as liaison between patients and other members of the healthcare team
Performs interview on patients and watchers on cases needing report
(eg
Deaths with vaccine)
Implements surveillance processes and hospital protocols as mandated
TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED: Swab test kits, blood sample extraction kits(eg
Needles and syringes, tourniquets), PPE's
SHIFT CHARGE NURSE/ STAFF NURSE
KINGDOM HOSPITAL AND CONSULTING CLINICS
09.2017 - 09.2019
Prepares patients for surgery such as giving preoperative instructions
Administering preoperative medications to patients before endorsing to the OR Staff
Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients
Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications
Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs
Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements
Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Obtain Vital signs from whanau
TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED: BP Apparatus, Blood Glucose test kit, Weighing Scales, Drug Test kit, Pulse Oximeter, Thermometer, Complete Immunization kit
COMPANY NURSE
TARA DESIGNS PHILS. INC.
04.2016 - 10.2016
Develop and implement health and safety programs
Provide emergency treatment in the workplace
Administer over-the-counter medication to employees
Create a clean, and comfortable sickbay area
Document all employee injury and illness and keep this information confidential
Improve the health of employees through on-going programs and health checks
Promote healthy eating and wellness programs
Communicate with management on a regular basis
Attend seminar workshops on HIV/AIDS, Gender Sensitivity, Family planning, and Stress Management
TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED: BP Apparatus, dressing set, Blood Glucose test kit
NURSING AIDE
ORANGE VALLEY NURSING HOME-SIMEI
07.2015 - 02.2016
Assist patients with their basic needs
(eg
Helping them bathe, dress and feed themselves)
Take and record patients vital signs
Prepare and serve meals
Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient’s condition or behavior
Make beds and perform light housekeeping duties in patient's room
Take patients on walks
Empty bedpans and change dirty linens
Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
Observe fluid intake and output
Report abnormal changes or patterns to nursing staff
Report violent behavior
Follow proper procedures for lifting and moving patients
TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED: BP Apparatus, Dressing set, nebulization machine
STAFF NURSE
IBN-SINA TEACHING HOSPITAL
02.2013 - 07.2014
Assess a child's needs and provide initial care
Identify changes in children's symptoms and intervene in emergency situations
Participate in pain management for children
Administer medications, drawing blood, and giving childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines
Monitor temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keeping accurate records
Evaluate children for signs and symptoms of abuse
Dealing with the anxieties and demands of parents, and helping families to deal with their child's illness or injury
Working with children and asking questions about their health for diagnosis and documenting patients' symptoms and medical history for the doctor
TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED: BP Apparatus, Nebulization Machine, PCA, Infusion Pump, IV kit
STAFF NURSE
BONTOC GENERAL HOSPITAL
04.2012 - 08.2012
Observe and assess patients
Administer treatments and medications
Monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status
Collaborate with medical team on patient status
Maintain complete and accurate patient records
Prepare patients and assist with patient examinations and therapies
Advise patients on health maintenance and preventative medicine
Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations
Adhere to infection-control protocols
Follow medication administration and storage procedures and regulations