Sheila Mae Garcia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience in diverse nursing environments, including emergency care, home care, long-term ventilated units, and aged residential care. Skilled in delivering high-quality patient care, managing critical situations, and fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Fully licensed in the Philippines and New Zealand, strongly committed to continuing professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Aged Residential Care
Observatory Village Lifecare
04.2023 - Current
- Provide holistic care to elderly residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
- Administer medications, manage wound care, and monitor chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized care plans.
Healthcare Assistant- Aged Residential Care
Observatory Village Lifecare
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding.
- Support with mobility, including transfers and repositioning, using safe manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Observe and report changes in the physical or emotional conditions of residents.
Nurse – Long-Term Ventilated Unit
Amana Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed ventilated patients requiring extensive care and monitoring.
- Delivered compassionate support to patients and families adjusting to long-term care.
- Ensured infection control practices and ventilator safety protocols were upheld.
Home Care Nurse
Arabic Canadian Medical Centre
03.2006 - 06.2021
- Provided personalized care for patients in a home setting, focusing on rehabilitation and chronic disease management.
- Educated patients and families on proper care techniques and medication administration.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare teams.
Emergency Room Nurse
Gizan General Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Assessed, triaged, and stabilized critically ill and injured patients.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Medical/Surgical Ward-Nurse
Medical Center Parañaque
04.2008 - 09.2009
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and report concerns to the healthcare team.
- Conduct head-to-toe assessments, including vital signs and pain assessment.
- Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth transition home or to rehabilitation facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros College
10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of St. La Salle
03.2004
Skills
- Emergency patient care and triage
- Long-term ventilated patient management
- Home care nursing and patient education
- Geriatric care and palliative support
- Proficient in documentation and electronic health records (EHR)
- Multicultural team collaboration and communication
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Philippines (License No. 0444124)
- Health Authority Abu Dhabi (License No. GN 27310)
- Nursing Council New Zealand (APC 325039)
- InteRAI
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Aged Residential Care
Observatory Village Lifecare
04.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant- Aged Residential Care
Observatory Village Lifecare
11.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse – Long-Term Ventilated Unit
Amana Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2022
Emergency Room Nurse
Gizan General Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2015
Medical/Surgical Ward-Nurse
Medical Center Parañaque
04.2008 - 09.2009
Home Care Nurse
Arabic Canadian Medical Centre
03.2006 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of St. La Salle
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros College
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