Helene Beatrix Dela Merced
TRUGANINA,Victoria
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience at Werribee Mercy Hospital, excelling in critical care and emergency settings. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in advanced clinical life support and compassionate care, fostering interprofessional collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency
Werribee Mercy Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Nurse team leader of resuscitation area of emergency department, which mainly deals with patients who need urgent clinical attention and/or are in critical conditions such as severe acute pain, critically bleeding, acute stroke, cardiac arrest, shock, etc,; that may require high dose analgesia, massive blood transfusion, thrombolytic, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, etc.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
Crtical Care Registered Nurse
Alfred Health
10.2016 - 05.2024
- Worked in Pool, Emergency, and ICU department in my stay across The Alfred Hospital (Trauma Centre).
- I started as Registered Nurse Pool who can work in any clinical areas of the entire hospital. From general medicine, surgical, emergency, cathlab to intensive care unit.
- In Emergency Department, I became one of the team leaders of cubicles, short stay unit, fast track and rapid assessment unit. I was also exposed to trauma and resuscitation areas.
- This is where I learned my de-escalation skills especially to mental health patients and solving complaints from patients/families.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnosis from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centred care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing in Emergency
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC12-2015
Certificate III - Aged Care
Vicseg
Coburg, VIC07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern Univeristy
Manila, Philippines03-2010
Skills
- Advanced Clinical Life Support
- Leadership and management
- High sense of critical thinking
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Clinical decision making
- Clinical quality improvement
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency
Werribee Mercy Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Crtical Care Registered Nurse
Alfred Health
10.2016 - 05.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing in Emergency
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Deakin University
Certificate III - Aged Care
Vicseg
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern Univeristy
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