Allan Antonio Mina
Quakers Hill,NSW
Summary
Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across behavioural and mental health, Drug and Alcohol, Neuro Disability and med-surgical environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with mental health issues. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Hills Clinic
06.2011 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in enhanced health management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Facilitated training sessions for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties efficiently and safely.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring each individual received personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Charge Nurse
Royal Hospital For Neurodisability
06.2000 - 04.2011
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Staff Nurse
Baguio General Hospital And Medical Center
03.1996 - 03.2000
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pines City Doctors Hospital
Baguio City, Philippines03.1993
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Shared governance
- Diagnosing conditions
- Health Promotion
- Patient Care Coordination
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Assessments
- Staff education and training
- Patient confidentiality
- Staff Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Leadership and management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Patient care planning
- Patient Health Education
- Staff Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient Care
- Clinical assessment
- Compliance Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Planning and Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Procedures Development
- Decision-Making
- Accreditation Process Implementation
- In-Service Training
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Team building
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Interviews
- Goal Setting
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Admitting and Discharging
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Quality improvements
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Hills Clinic
06.2011 - Current
Charge Nurse
Royal Hospital For Neurodisability
06.2000 - 04.2011
Staff Nurse
Baguio General Hospital And Medical Center
03.1996 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pines City Doctors Hospital
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