E. CAROLINA CHAVEZ D.
North Fremantle,Australia
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse with experience in various settings across hospital acute care, clinic settings and community. My 7-year work experience is clinical and culturally rich as I have worked in two countries with unalike realities in health care. I am a hard working and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges as shown in my work experience. I am deeply passionate about delivering the highest quality of critical care to patients, with a strong track record of performing complex patient assessment and treatment. I have strong communication skills with other health care providers, such as physicians, medical specialists, and practitioners. Successful at maintaining medical information integrity and patient confidentiality while adhering to organizational and professional healthcare policies, procedures, and standards. My professional qualifications, experience and skills makes me a valuable contribution to PCC.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Perth Children's Hospital
Perth , WA
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Identified potential risk factors for complications associated with pediatric ICU patients.
- Provided emotional support to families of critically ill children.
- Monitored patient progress and responded quickly to any changes in condition.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Assessed patient's vital signs and reported changes to physician.
- Performed physical assessments of critically ill children.
- Supported family decision making process when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in providing safe, effective care.
Registered Nurse
Curtin Heritage Living
Cottesloe, WA
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Provide and supervise the delivery of quality of care to residents including management of wounds, continence care, palliative care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored changes in physical condition and reported any concerns to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans for geriatric patients based on their needs.
Registered Nurse
Linear Clinical Research
WA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on various aspects of clinical trial design and implementation.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for research participants.
- Reviewed literature related to current studies in order to stay abreast of advances in the field.
- Administered medications as prescribed by study protocols or physicians' orders.
- Monitored adverse events during study participation and reported any serious incidents promptly.
- Troubleshot issues that arose during the course of a study while ensuring adherence to protocol guidelines.
Carer
Curtin Heritage Living
Cottesloe, WA
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Provide physical care and emotional support to elderly residents who require assistance with daily under defined care plans based on their specific needs with a view to improving their quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care was provided.
- Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
Nurse Coordinator
Intensive Therapy (Terapia Intensiva S.A.S)
Antioquia, Colombia
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Seconded to the ICU department in Prado Clinic.
- Created weekly staffing schedules for the ICU unit.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations governing ICUs as well as hospital policies and procedures.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff on a regular basis through observation and feedback sessions.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols for ICU staff.
- Assisted with recruiting activities related to hiring new nurses for the ICU unit.
- Collaborated with other departments within the hospital to ensure efficient workflow between units.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Investigated any incidents reported by nursing staff related to patient safety or quality of care concerns.
- Provided guidance to junior nurses on how best to handle difficult situations involving patients or families.
- Conducted regular rounds with physicians to ensure quality of care standards were met.
Registered Nurse
Tolima Clinic (Clinica Tolima)
Tolima, Colombia
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Staff nurse of a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
Nurse Coordinator
ESE Hospital San Vicente De Paul
Caldas, Colombia
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided high-quality nursing care for warded patients.
- Developed health promotion programs designed to educate the community about disease prevention strategies.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Taught classes on topics such as nutrition, wound care, pain management, medication administration.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Transition to Pediatric Critical Care Program -
Perth Children Hospital
Perth, WA12-2023
Post-Graduate Certificate (Contemporary Nursing) - Nursing
Notre Dame University
Perth, WA01.2020
Preventing Dementia MOOC -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS05-2018
Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home & Community Services and Disability -
Bestwest Care
Perth, WA01.2018
English Courses: Cambridge Preparation CAE (English) and General English Course Upper Intermediate Level and FCE Cambridge Course -
01.2018
Practical Theory Course of Mechanical Ventilation -
Autonoma Foundation of The Americas University
11-2015
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -
University of Tolima (Universidad Del Tolima)
01.2013
Continuous Pediatric ICU Training -
Perth Children Hospital
Perth, WASkills
- Patient/Family Education
- Acute Nursing Care
- Staff Training & Development
- Vital Signs Interpretation
- Patient Assessments & Reports
- Cardiac monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Organizational Skills
- Family Support
- Patient Advocacy
Registration - Registration Number
NMW0002434120
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Perth Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Linear Clinical Research
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Curtin Heritage Living
12.2020 - 05.2023
Carer
Curtin Heritage Living
06.2018 - 12.2020
Nurse Coordinator
Intensive Therapy (Terapia Intensiva S.A.S)
08.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Tolima Clinic (Clinica Tolima)
08.2014 - 08.2015
Nurse Coordinator
ESE Hospital San Vicente De Paul
05.2013 - 05.2014
Transition to Pediatric Critical Care Program -
Perth Children Hospital
Post-Graduate Certificate (Contemporary Nursing) - Nursing
Notre Dame University
Preventing Dementia MOOC -
University of Tasmania
Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home & Community Services and Disability -
Bestwest Care
English Courses: Cambridge Preparation CAE (English) and General English Course Upper Intermediate Level and FCE Cambridge Course -
Practical Theory Course of Mechanical Ventilation -
Autonoma Foundation of The Americas University
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -
University of Tolima (Universidad Del Tolima)
Continuous Pediatric ICU Training -
Perth Children Hospital
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