ANGELA DELA CRUZ
Avondale Heights,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Raelene Boyle Retirement Village
03.2023 - Current
- Providing assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting residents.
- Assisting residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisting with transferring and positioning residents, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Improving resident's comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turning and positioning bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaging resident's in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Clinic Nurse (OB-GYNE and ENT Clinic)
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital Medical Specialty Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Observed and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of each patient
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals
- Used sterile techniques to prepare exam rooms for patients and prep for minor surgeries.
General Staff Nurse
Door Taj Al Shifa Complex
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored medications and drug therapies and tracked doses administered.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Started IVs, managed therapies and observed IV sites for signs of infection.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Private Duty Nurse
Felimon Benigno F. Rimorin
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
School and Company Nurse
Pines International Academy Incorporated
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment and education for employee and student's health concerns.
- Evaluated and administered pharmacological treatment to employee and student's illness and injury by using standard and ethical nursing practices.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
Academia Institute
10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benguet State University
06.2016
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid and CPR
- Intravenous Therapy and Phlebotomy
- Patient Assessment and Education
- Medication Administration
- Vaccine Administration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control Management
- Enteral Feeding
- Tracheostomy and suctioning skills
- Fall prevention
- Obtaining Urine specimen from indwelling catheter
- Obtaining Urine specimen from indwelling catheter
- Urinary catheter (insertion, removal and change)
- Teaching patient to use incentive spirometer
- Aseptic Technique
- Collection and transfer of blood products
- Blood transfusion
- Crash Cart Code Blue
- Post-mortem Care
- Wound Care
Qualifying Examinations
- PTE Academic ( 19/12/2024)
Result: 79 (PASSED)
Pearson Professional Centers- Melbourne, Australia 3004
- Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (13/08/2024)
Result: SUCCESSFUL
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (RANZCOG)
1 Bowen Crescent, Melbourne, Victoria 3004
- NCLEX-RN AUSTRALIA (27/09/2023)
Result: PASSED
Pearson Professional Centers
Melbourne, Victoria - Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination ( 11/2016)
Board Rating: 81.60% (PASSED)
Philippine Regulation Commission
Baguio City, Philippines
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE HISTORY
- AUSTRALIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION AGENCY(AHPRA)- REGISTERED NURSE
Registration Number: NMW0002918997
- PHILIPPINE REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)- REGISTERED NURSE
License Number: 0887391
References
- Krista Carmel Deguilmo-RN
0426956635
kristacarmeldeguilmo@gmail.com
- Kim Karen Imam-RN
0415844562
kimimam8@gmail.com
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Raelene Boyle Retirement Village
03.2023 - Current
Clinic Nurse (OB-GYNE and ENT Clinic)
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital Medical Specialty Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
General Staff Nurse
Door Taj Al Shifa Complex
03.2018 - 02.2022
Private Duty Nurse
Felimon Benigno F. Rimorin
09.2017 - 12.2017
School and Company Nurse
Pines International Academy Incorporated
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benguet State University
Certificate III - Individual Support
Academia Institute
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