Experience

Al Rahmah Home Nursing Services

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Registered Nurse

  • Nov 2014 - Present



St. Luke's Medical Center

• Philippines
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Nurse Unit Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  Assesses total condition of the nursing unit and identifies work priorities in patient care. Prepares staff nurses’ assignment and training needs Assesses for completeness of supplies, functionality of medical equipment and troubleshoot as deemed necessary. Transcribes doctor’s orders and directs staff nurses to ensure immediate implementation. Supports practice of nursing thru technical teaching of new staff nurses especially in the performance of complex procedures and managing of difficult patients and relatives. Adjust staffing plan based on patients’ needs Makes frequent rounds, at least twice a shift to ensure that: Performs the tasks of the staff nurse when all the staff nurses become unavailable in answering patient calls and in emergency situation. Actively participates in the conduction of performance appraisal for all nursing personnel in the unit and recommends personnel for recognition and promotions. Participate in quality improvement projects initiated by the unit, division, and hospital wide. Performs other responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse Unit Managers/ Department Managers. Operates, facilitates and troubleshoots use of the following machines and/or equipment: a. Cardiac Defibrillator b. Emergency Cart and hand ventilator c. Feeding Pumps d. Floor Stocks (Pharmaceuticals, Central Supplies and dressing) e. Infusion/Syringe pump f. Vein Viewer g. Monitoring Devices (Cardiac monitors, pulse oxymeter, CBG machine, Mercury sphygmomanometer, tympanic thermometer, central venous pressure. h. Oxygen Therapy devices (oxygen flow meters, nasal cannula, multivent mask, Nebulizer, Aerosol mask). i. Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pump j. Suction Machine Show less



SAINT PAUL HOSPITAL TUGUEGARAO

• ER CHARGE NURSE

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Monitors overall patient flow; ensure resource allocation among team-based care zones, and request external resources, when ER resources are strained.• Interlocking accountability, timelines and thresholds for all ER sub-processes and ensures an efficient, streamlined method that keeps the patient informed and decrease overall length of stay.• Does rounds regularly and is responsible for making patient care and first level staffing decisions, placement of patient and bed allocations, makes adjustment to care plans as needed and reports any emergency development or degradation in patient’s health status.• Scrutinizes the readiness of the unit to cope with emergencies• Prioritizes each situation in relevance of importance and make quick and accurate decision in any emergency situation.• Act as a team leader during a code blue. • Supervise the nursing care and administration of medications and treatments.• Oversees unit staff on minor surgical procedures and ensures implementation of aseptic technique.• Assess case encountered such as patients with communicable diseases, bioethical issues, and medico-legal and other staff concerns and informs supervisor on duty.• Makes referral to physicians and carries out doctor’s orders.• Evaluates patient if stable and sees to it that documentation is clear and complete before transporting the patient in the units. Show less

• ER STAFF NURSE

  • May 2010 - Dec 2011

  • As a Triage Nurse• As an OPD Nurse• Provide immediate care such as vital signs taking, inserting IVF and administering Physician directed test or treatments.• Performs physical assessment and identifies nursing needs of patients.• Hooks patient to cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter when needed.• Gives emergency Nursing measures to patients needing advanced cardiac life support.• Ensures that informed consent is secured for any invasive procedures to safeguard client’s rights and promote organizational ethics.• Assist Physician on minor operations or procedures such as Paracentesis, wound debridement, wound suturing, femoral and Subclavian Catheter insertion, Circumcision, removal of foreign body, application of cast, etc. • Does ECG during Night shift to all Units.• Administer medications conscientiously and document accordingly.• Perform post mortem care for patients pronounced dead.• Accompanies and endorse admitted patients to floor staff for continuity of care.• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the unit.• Substitute for the Charge Nurse when so delegated.• Continuously plan for performance improvement. Show less

• STAFF NURSE MEDICAL SURGICAL WARD

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010

  • Observes, takes reads and reports symptoms and conditions of patients and administers medication well and notes reaction.• Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and other equipment and assists physicians in the treatment.• Delegates simple nursing procedures to nursing aides as the need arises and supervises that care.• Assists in the orientation, evaluation of personnel.• Assists in administering highly specialized therapy with complicated equipment and maintain records reflecting patient’s conditions, medical condition and treatment.• Assists in patient’s education and rehabilitation, including promotion of their mental and physical health.• Performs clinical tasks according to the hospital policies.• Assist patients and family members in the education of health care needs. Show less