DEXTER PUNZAL AROCENA

I’m currently a 37-year-old compassionate and dedicated 3rd year nursing student with hands on clinical experience and a strong foundation in patient care. I am seeking to enhance and learn new skills and knowledge in a healthcare environment to provide high quality care and support to patients. I have gained some exposure working in the hospital as a student nurse and would love to be given the opportunity to have more impact on patient outcomes. Studying Nursing in school and going on placements have really opened my eyes to the significant role Nurses play in the patient’s journey to recovery. Working in placements has also provided me an opportunity to work along with other health professionals, allowing me to increase my confidence in communication and collaboration with others. I would like to further develop these skills as an Assistant in Nursing to one day become a Nurse who is competent, genuine and confident in the future.

• Hair Care Compounding Laboratory Training (MEDISCA) Date completed: 2019-07-20
• Veterinary Compounding - A Customised Approach (MEDISCA) Date completed: 2018-08-24 to 2018-08-25
• The Science of Pharmaceutical Compounding: Non-Sterile Training (MEDISCA) Date completed: 2017-07-09 to 2017-07-11
• The Essential Skills of Pharmaceutical Compounding: Technician Training (MEDISCA) Date completed: 2015-09-18 to 2015-09-19
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support Statement No. 95456 Issue date: 2023-02-10

• Prince of Wales Hospital - ASB Level 5 South - Orthopaedics/Urology Surgery Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia 1st Placement- 2 weeks 2023-12-04 - 2023-12-22
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 10 West 2 Aged Care Setting Missenden Road, CAMPERDOWN NSW 2050, Australia 2nd Placement - 2 weeks 2024-05-06 - 2024-05-17
• St. George Hospital - 4 South (Renal / Medical) (St. George Hospital Gray Street, Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia 3rd Placement - 2 Weeks 2024-07-22 - 2024-08-02 (Incomplete)
• SLHD Mental Health - CCMH-Unit 6 Manning (SLHD Mental Health). Concord Centre for Mental Health, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Hospital Road, CONCORD NSW 2139, Australia 4th Placement – 2 weeks 2024-10-21 - 2024-11-01
• Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Adult Medical-Surgical Setting 119-143 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia 5th Placement 2024-11-04 - 2024-11-15 (Completion)
• Prince of Wales Private Hospital (Healthscope) Adult Medical-Surgical Setting Barker Street, RANDWICK NSW 2031, Australia 6th Placement – 2 weeks 2024-12-09 - 2024-12-20
• St. George Hospital - 5 South (Cardiothoracic, Urology & Vascular) (St. George Hospital Gray Street, Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia 7th Placement- 4 Weeks 2025-06-30 - 2025-07-25

• The different medications that I have learnt about include, SSRIs, anticoagulants, antipsychotics, anxiety medications, cardiovascular related such as Metoprolol and Nicorandil, antidiabetic, and several others
• Assisted in RNs with BGL, vital signs, medication rounds, and resident ADLs such as hygiene care, feeding and mobilising
• Practised ISBAR handovers daily to my facilitator to be more concise, simple, structured, and delivered with confidence
• Increased my confidence with patient interaction by learning techniques to build rapport such as open questions with patients for more trust and better patient outcome
• Experienced providing some level of care to patients affected by a unique variety of cases ranging from cognitive impairments, self-inflicted harm, high blood pressure, diabetes, post-amputation recovery, chronic ulcers/wounds, and trauma from falls
• Significantly increased my confidence and familiarity with wound management, stoma care, subcutaneous injections, priming IV line, incorporating medications to IV with supervision, proper hand hygiene, and medication rounds
• Chronic ulcers/ wounds because of pressure injuries and diabetes is another concept which I have become more wary of which increased my understanding in the importance of skin assessments, aseptic techniques for wound management, proper body positioning and equipment use such as air mattresses
• Utilised eMR to document Waterlow Assessment, vital signs, PQRST, A-G assessment and fluid balance chart, progress notes in medical and mental health setting, Care level assessment, reviewing patient notes, history, lab results and new doctors update to patient care plan
• Following correct procedures for donning and removal of PPE with consideration of rules for hand hygiene
• Ensure all compounds are made with emphasis on safety, quality and efficacy guided by GMP and Aseptic technique;
• Maintain the standardisation and safety of all compounded products by conducting quality care and assurance procedures;
• Ensure that dispensed prescriptions are checked by a qualified Pharmacist prior to being handed to customers;
• Assist pharmacist to construct patient medication profiles;
• Operate dispensary and POS software (Script Assist, Compound Assist, Rx One, Fred) to assist pharmacist on duty and to complete patients’ transactions;
• Report to Production Manager, Laboratory Supervisor or their nominated delegate or other position as designated;
• Devote time, attention and skills as necessary to carry out duties of the position of Laboratory Technician to the best of my skills and ability;
• Carry out work at places reasonably requested by the Employer;
• Comply with all lawful and reasonable instructions;
• Compound products in accordance with the pharmacy’s SOP ’s and master formulas;
• Compound bulk production of Suspensions (16L), Ophthalmic drops, Ophthalmic ointment;
• Support the dispensing Pharmacist on duty through the performance of all clerical duties;
• Liaises with pharmacists to fill and label patient's prescriptions and organise delivery of all compounds to patients;
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise within the Laboratory;
• Subject to skills, knowledge and experience, assist in the training and development of other persons engaged by us as required;
• Comply with the WHS Act and Regulations, as well as the implementation of industry codes and practices to provide a safe workplace;
• Comply with the policies as varied and issued from time to time.