Charissa Zaira Matabilas
Werribee
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with eight years of experience in various healthcare environments. Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse in a surgical ward, driven by a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Eager to utilize my previous experience to expand my role while helping improve patient and professional outcomes. Patient-focused, able to demonstrate care, clinical knowledge, and experience to become an effective part of the interdisciplinary team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Grade 2 Level 6: Acute Medical Unit
Cabrini Hospital Malvern
07.2023 - Current
- Performed nursing interventions in accordance with recognized standards of practice and ensuring accurate and timely documentation
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Community Health Nurse: Universal Healthcare Implementer Nurse
Department of Health Region VIII Philippines
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Participated in data gathering and response during health emergencies and disasters
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical record
- Established and maintain Service Delivery Network (SDN) referral system, and tracks referrals
- Assisted doctors in performing an examination or general medical procedures educating and advising patients and families on health issues and well-being
- Provided emergency care to patients with health complications
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
Community Health Nurse: Nurse Deployment Project
Department of Health Region VIII Philippines
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assisted in the implementation of various health programs of the Local Government Unit in accordance with the program goals and objective of the Department of Health and the Health Sector
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Assisted in conducting of disease surveillance
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Assisted in conducting of regular monitoring and evaluation of various health program for the community
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialized services, ensuring timely access to needed care.
Registered Nurse
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Provided pre-op and post-op care, medication administration, and wound management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Community Health Nurse: Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement and Local Service (RNHEALS)
Department of Health Region VIII Philippines
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted in the implementation of various health programs of the Local Government Unit in accordance with the program goals and objective of the Department of Health and the Health Sector
- Assisted in the conduction of disease surveillance
- Conducted health education and trainings
- Assisted in the supervision of the Community Health Team
- Assisted in the conduct of regular monitoring and evaluation of the various health program for the community
- Performed other related functions as may be assigned: checking blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and breathing of elderly, disabled or vulnerable patients
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Carlos
04.2011
Skills
- Acute & Chronic Patient care
- Critical Thinking
- Pain management
- Advanced Clinical Skills (Tracheostomy, NGT, PEG management, Urethral Catheterisation, Wound management, Stoma care)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
Trainings And Certificates
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Deterioration - Adult
- Basic Life Support – Adult
- Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
- Venepuncture and Blood Culture Collection
- Non-touch Aseptic Technique
- Port Management
- Management of PICC lines
- NPS Medicine Wise
- Medication Administration Safety
- Mobility Aids
- MET Series - I: Stroke
- The Systems of Human Body including Cardiovascular, Central Nervous, Gastrointestinal, Renal, Endocrine, Respiratory, Integumentary
- Fluids, Electrolytes and Acid-base Regulation
- Labelling of Injectable Medicines, Fluids and Lines
- CareFusion Alaris Pumps
- Cognitive Impairment
Qualifying Examinations
- Current AHPRA Nursing Registration, NMW0002724755, 05/24
- Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), Adelaide, SA, 02/23
- National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), Melbourne, VIC, 07/22
Timeline
Registered Nurse Grade 2 Level 6: Acute Medical Unit
Cabrini Hospital Malvern
07.2023 - Current
Community Health Nurse: Universal Healthcare Implementer Nurse
Department of Health Region VIII Philippines
02.2017 - 12.2018
Community Health Nurse: Nurse Deployment Project
Department of Health Region VIII Philippines
07.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
Community Health Nurse: Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement and Local Service (RNHEALS)
Department of Health Region VIII Philippines
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Carlos
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