Maria Caridad Delfin Bongat
Dulwich Hill,NSW
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge in ostomy, wound and continence. Proficient in outlining care plans for patients, carers and other health care professionals in managing stomas and wound.
I am accountable, responsible and a strong advocate of patient’s care and welfare. I am efficient, adaptable, and collaborate well with the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent levels of care to optimise positive patient outcomes. Proven skills in managing clients who have undergone pelvic exenteration, peritonectomy and bowel resections. Quality-driven and proactive with strong interpersonal abilities and counselling skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stomal Therapy Nurse
Stomal Therapy Department - RPAH
Camperdown, NSW
09.2018 - Current
- Provision of pre operative education and support to patient and family who is to undergo surgery that may result in having stoma/s formed including assessment and optimal stoma siting
- Provide high level of expertise and consultation in the management of stoma complications , exudative wounds, drain and fistula management
- Provides training and supervision to nurses in the care and management of stomas
- Outlines comprehensive discharge planning for patient, carers and family which includes education to enhance self care, selection of appropriate stoma appliance and obtaining supplies prior to discharge
- Skilled in management of complex wound that utilises NPWT (VAC therapy) and isolation of fistula
Registered Nurse
Colorectal Ward (7E2) - RPAH
Camperdown, NSW
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Responsible for facilitating education to graduate nurses through preceptorship that ensures provision of quality and safe patient care
- Experienced in consulting and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within scope of practice.
- Proficient in administering medications through different routes as outlined by the facility’s policies and protocols.
- Adept at detecting and escalating situations where deterioration is identified and notifying the appropriate team accordingly
- Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning which includes but is not limited to completion of required competencies and mandatory training and regular hospital wide education and HETI programs
Graduate Registered Nurse
Graduate Nursing Program - RPAH
Camperdown, NSW
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for the assessment, monitoring and regular evaluation of patients conditions through standard observations and prompt documentation
- Facilitated transfers, admissions and discharge of patients/clients
- Adept at prioritising and managing deadlines
- Able to reflectively listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with clients that ensures confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity
Education
Graduate Certificate - Stomal Therapy Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Parramatta, NSW12.2020
Master in Nursing - Nursing
University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW12.2014
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance - SterilisationServices
Integrated Care Management
RPAH05.2008
Postgraduate Degree - Medicine
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila, Philippines04.2000
Skills
- Effective clinical leadership
- Expert in stoma, fistula and complex wound management
- People skills
- Counselling
- Good organisational skills
Affiliations
Member, Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nursing
Member, World Council of Enterotomal Therapists
Accomplishments
Published Work:
"Stomal Therapy's response to the COVID-19 crisis in a major teaching hospital in Australia"
Journal of Stomal Therapy Australia
Volume 40 Issue 2 (June 2020)
ISSN: 1030-5823
Contributor:
Under the Lights presentation (May 2021)
"Fistula isolation with negative wound therapy in a complex wound"
References
Colleen Mendes, Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Stomal Therapy - RPAH 95157280
Colleen.Mendes@health.nsw.gov.au
Lilian Whitehead, Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) Colorectal Ward- RPAH 9515 7709/08
Lilian.Whitehead@health.nsw.gov.au
Sally Auld, Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Colorectal Cancer and IBD - RPAH 9515 7829
Sally.Auld@health.nsw.gov.au
Clinical Research Activities
Participated in the recruitment and collection of data in the multicentred research: Stoma Adjustment Study
Data collection for PREMIER ( Peritonectomy) study
Timeline
Stomal Therapy Nurse
Stomal Therapy Department - RPAH
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Colorectal Ward (7E2) - RPAH
03.2016 - 08.2018
Graduate Registered Nurse
Graduate Nursing Program - RPAH
02.2015 - 02.2016
Graduate Certificate - Stomal Therapy Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Master in Nursing - Nursing
University of Sydney
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance - SterilisationServices
Integrated Care Management
Postgraduate Degree - Medicine
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
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