Joseph Verdeflor
Austral,NSW
Summary
A dedicated and highly experienced professional nurse with many years of clinical nursing experience across various specialized areas, including CCU, ICU, CICU, HDU, and Cardiothoracic surgery. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support to enhance quality of life. Demonstrates excellent time management skills, a strong ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and a proven track record of handling assignments with creativity and effective problem-solving. Seeking to leverage extensive nursing care experience to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
St George Private Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- Provides high-quality care in CCU and Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills in a high-pressure environment
- 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.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Registered Nurse
James Cook University Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2010
- Worked in Cardiothoracic ward, HDU and CICU, providing critical care to patients
- Successfully handled multiple assignments and priorities
- Exercise good judgment under pressure to deliver optimal patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Maidstone Hospital
11.2002 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse
Stockton lodge Nursing Home
10.1999 - 11.2002
Staff Nurse
Al-Salam Hospital
02.1993 - 10.1999
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Clinic
06.1990 - 12.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State NUniversity
Zamboanga City , Philippines 06.1986 - 03.1990
Skills
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest Tube Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced Life Support
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Cardiac monitors
- Medication Administration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Medical Device Monitoring
References
- Duncan McAndrew, After hours Manager, St. George Private Hospital, Kogarah, mcandrewd@ramsayhealth.com.au, 0411046101
- Charisse Nadine Pinero, CNS/NCE Cardiac Services, St.George Private Hospital, 2015, 2023, ANUM Oncology Unit, St.George Private Hospital, 2023, 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St George Private Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
James Cook University Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Maidstone Hospital
11.2002 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse
Stockton lodge Nursing Home
10.1999 - 11.2002
Staff Nurse
Al-Salam Hospital
02.1993 - 10.1999
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Clinic
06.1990 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State NUniversity
06.1986 - 03.1990
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