Janeth Malaluan
Birtinya,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care at The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital. Expert in advanced cardiac life support and ventilator management, delivering exceptional patient outcomes through effective communication and compassionate care. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction in high-pressure environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
Birtinya, QLD
12.2013 - Current
- Manages patients requiring mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, including those recovering from complex surgeries.
- Facilitates safe transfer of critically ill patients using portable ventilators for diagnostic imaging and inter-hospital transfers.
- Monitors patients receiving drug infusions for conditions such as hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias while performing Advanced and Cardiac Life Support.
- Collaborates with medical teams to ensure precise placement of vascular catheters and critical care lines.
- Provides comprehensive renal replacement therapy, monitoring patients undergoing continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF).
- Coordinates referrals with allied health professionals to deliver holistic patient support.
- Maintains a safe, private environment for patients and visitors, ensuring confidentiality.
- Facilitates compassionate end-of-life care, prioritizing professionalism during sensitive moments.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Recognizes changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Administeres medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assesses patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Responds quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Develops strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Provides care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performs bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Prioritizes multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Provides emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Performs intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Monitors ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Administers medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Utilizes strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Responds to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Conducts regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Coordinates discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Facilitates communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Participates in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Implements infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Assesses ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Helps monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Manages comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Operates and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Advocates for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Manages patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Identifies abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Checks on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Evaluates patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Detects emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helps patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Nambour Selangor Private Hospital
62 Netherton St, Nambour, QLD
05.2009 - 11.2013
- Managed the care of patients requiring mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, ensuring optimal respiratory support.
- Assisted physicians in the precise insertion of arterial lines, central venous catheters, vascular catheters, and peripherally inserted central catheters, enhancing patient care.
- Monitored patients with cardiac arrhythmias, administering anti-arrhythmic drugs to ensure optimal heart function.
- Facilitated patient transfers to other hospitals or for scans using portable mechanical ventilators.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Holy Spirit Northside Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside, QLD
02.2007 - 04.2009
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
CCXR+4VW, Rue Mignot, St. Martin, Guernsey GY4 6UU, Guernsey, UK Channel Island
12.2006 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse-Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care
Auckland City Hospital
2 Park Road, Grafton. Auckland 1023, New Zealand
10.2002 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital,
Eccles St. Dublin 7, Ireland
08.2000 - 09.2002
Registered Nurse- Maternity and Nursery Ward
Kendang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore
06.1999 - 07.2000
- Provided comprehensive care to patients post-normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Coordinated rooming-in arrangements to enhance mother-infant bonding.
- Educated mothers on breastfeeding methods to support newborn development and maternal confidence.
- Facilitated bonding between newborns and parents by encouraging skin-to-skin contact and interactive care.
- Monitored newborns in the nursery to ensure optimal health and development.
- Assessed newborns' well-being in the nursery to promote thriving and healthy growth.
- Performed morning baths to newborns, ensuring cleanliness and comfort.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road, Singapore
04.1995 - 05.1999
Registered Nurse- ,Emergency,Ward & Intensive Care
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Alabang , Philippines
03.1991 - 03.1995
- Contributed to care for patients enrolled in leprosy research programs.
- Administered tetanus and rabies vaccinations for patients with animal bites.
- Coordinated support for families affected by HIV and AIDS-related illnesses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient confidentiality during research initiatives.
- Delivered specialized care for adult, neonate, and pediatric patients with infectious diseases requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Delivered advanced life support interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure medical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines03-1989
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical care nursing
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Compassion and empathy
- Wound care
- Care coordination
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Reporting and documentation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct nursing care
- Infection control measures
Affiliations
- When I am not at work, I do gardening and fishing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
12.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Nambour Selangor Private Hospital
05.2009 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Holy Spirit Northside Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
12.2006 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse-Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care
Auckland City Hospital
10.2002 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital,
08.2000 - 09.2002
Registered Nurse- Maternity and Nursery Ward
Kendang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Singapore General Hospital
04.1995 - 05.1999
Registered Nurse- ,Emergency,Ward & Intensive Care
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
03.1991 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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