KAREN ANN JOY PACHECO
10 Chapman Avenue Merimbula,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
South-East Regional Hospital Bega
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique medical history and diagnosis.
- Assessed and monitored patients'' conditions, promptly identifying changes in vital signs and responding accordingly to prevent complications.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting cultural diversity and personal values.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health and maintain long-term wellbeing.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions for patients transitioning from the medical unit to home or rehabilitation facilities, reducing readmission rates.
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency levels during high-stress situations or periods of increased workload demands.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures, mitigating the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed admissions assessments efficiently while maintaining accuracy, enabling prompt initiation of appropriate care interventions.
- Reduced patient recovery times by implementing efficient care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, offering guidance and mentorship as they transitioned into professional practice roles.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, minimizing errors while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Improved communication among team members through regular meetings and collaborative problem solving.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Delegated tasks effectively based on team member strengths, maximizing efficiency within the unit.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (Oncology) Unit
American Hospital Dubai
03.2012 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated leadership skills while serving as a staff nurse and team leader in the Medical-Surgical (Oncology) Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, dieticians, respiratory therapists, and physiotherapists to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient needs and formulated individualized care plans.
- Provided patient care for medical, surgical, and oncology patients.
- Checked vital signs, administered injections, performed catheterizations, and conducted Point of Care Testing.
- Served as a mentor to recently joined nurses, offering support and expertise.
- Established an environment that encouraged positive interactions among colleagues, leading to high levels of staff morale and cohesive teamwork.
- Demonstrated exemplary nursing leadership and professional conduct as a role model for the unit.
- Demonstrated responsibility and accountability in leading and supporting assigned department staff to provide high-quality patient care with a focus on safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
- Served as a team leader, overseeing ward operations when responsible for managing in lieu of Ward Manager.
- Facilitated the growth of junior staff by instructing, evaluating, and overseeing their performance.
- Proficient in the application of cannulation techniques and management of central venous access devices.
- Expertly performed venipunctures on implanted ports.
- Collaborated with physicians to carry out treatment procedures and examinations effectively.
- Built strong relationships with physicians based on trust and expertise in patient care.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Managed knowledge, skills and abilities of junior staff to ensure effective job delegation.
- Delivered quality nursing care to patients receiving cancer treatment.
- Managed medication administration and documentation through the use of E-Mar.
- Provided administration of chemotherapy, supported patient care needs, and managed treatment of symptoms.
- Ensured effective management of patients' side effects during chemotherapy treatment through close collaboration with physicians.
- Conducted assessments, administered intravenous therapy, performed complex wound care and monitored diverse drainage devices.
- Delivered essential medical care to late-stage cancer patients by administering blood transfusions, lipids infusion therapy, IV medication administration for symptom management and providing nutritional support.
- Successfully implements pain management strategies for a variety of patients, including those undergoing procedures or in need of oncology care.
- Provided comprehensive end-of-life care assistance, including managing high-dose narcotics for patients in critical condition, as well as emotional support to them and their families.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Meycauayan Doctor’s Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Demonstrated proficiency as a staff nurse in the Medical-Surgical Department.
- Dedicated nurse advocating for patient rights.
- Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare nursing as a self-motivated professional.
- Extensive background in managing cases related to Oby-gyne, Pediatrics, and Medical and Surgical fields.
- Demonstrated flexibility and quick decision-making within the realm of nursing.
- Head-to-toe assessments to patients. Knowledge of normal vital signs, abnormal findings and reporting
of abnormal findings to Charge Nurse and Physician. - Performed basic intravenous line procedures on patients.
- Maintained regular monitoring of patients' neuro-vital signs and other critical indicators such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration.
- Provided support to physicians during rounds, treatments, and procedures with prompt note-taking and implementation of their orders.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting each patient's symptoms and progress to on-staff physicians and specialists.
- Administered medications aseptically through various routes, including oral, intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding treatment protocols, preventive measures, medication usage, and other elements of therapeutic regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
Caloocan City, Philippines04.2009
High School Diploma -
Meycauayan College
Meycauayan City, Philippines04.2005
Grade School Diploma -
Iba Elementary School
Meycauayan City, Philippines04.2001
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound Care
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication and IV administration
- Central Line Management
- Team leader
- Oncology nursing care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- RN (Registered Nurse) PRC, Philippines
- RN (Registered Nurse) AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board, Australia
- Intravenous Therapy Nurse
- Chemotherapy Nurse
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Nursing
NLE (Nursing Licensure Examination) Philippines
Passed - June 2009
Professional Healthcare License Nursing
Dubai Health Authority
Passed - February 2012
Australian Health Regulation Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
NCLEX-RN MCQ Examination
Passed - February 2022
Australian Health Regulation Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
Passed - September 2022
Certification
- Ostomy (stoma) care | January 19, 2025
- The ABCDE approach to adult patient
assessment and treatment | January 14, 2025 - Indwelling catheters: Insertion and
management of short-term catheters | January 12, 2025 - Bladder scanning to measure urine
volume | January 19, 2025 - Acute Pain Management for Adults | September 19, 2024
- Basic Life Support Assessment | May 25, 2024
- Management of chest pain on the ward | May 23, 2024
- Fluid Balance charting | March 12, 2024
- Codeine: A medication update | March 9, 2024
- Med safe: A step-by-step
calculations guide and assessment | February 26, 2024 - Med safe: Case based
assessment – Adults and paediatrics | February 26, 2024 - The Glasgow Coma Scale: An
update for nurses | February 3, 2024 - Med safe: A quick revision of
medication calculations | February 2, 2024 - Respiratory care: Performing a
chest examination in adults | January 27, 2024 - The ABCDE approach to adult
patient assessment and treatment | January 25, 2024 - Legislative requirements for S8
and S4D medications - An overview | January 25, 2024 - Falls Risk Screening, Risk reduction, Post Falls management and hover matt | December 13, 2023
- Hydromorphone: A high risk
medicine | November 26, 2023 - Using the national subcutaneous
insulin chart | November 25, 2023 - Med safe: Medication
calculations explained | November 15, 2023 - Warfarin: A medication series
update | November 8, 2023 - Patient blood management in
perioperative settings | November 7, 2023 - Adrenaline for anaphylaxis | October 30, 2023
- Med safe: Principles of
medication safety | October 26, 2023 - Medication - Safe administration
and calculations | October 22, 2023 - Suicide risk assessment | October 15, 2023
- Urinalysis: A diagnostic test | October 15, 2023
- Basic life support | October 15, 2023
- Hypertension: Back to basics | October 14, 2023
- Anticoagulants: A medication
series update | October 14, 2023 - Aseptic technique | October 13, 2023
- Recognising and responding to
acute deterioration in adult patients | October 10, 2023 - Infection control: Hand hygiene | October 7, 2023
- Between the Flags - Recognise and Respond to Deterioration: Adult Patients Learning Pathway (Nursing) | October 3, 2023
- Introduction to Stroke/TIA Pathway and forms | September 21, 2023
- AF to VF arrest simulation | August 17, 2023
- Basics of blood glucose levels and insulin | August 5, 2023
- Administering Oral Medications 0 - 6 years | August 3, 2023
- HYDROmorphone | July 20, 2023
- Inhaled medications | June 21, 2023
- CVADs competency assessment: Removing a CVAD (non-tunnelled or non-implanted CVADs only) | June 1, 2023
- High flow Nasal Oxygen | May 16, 2023
- Blood Culture Sampling | May 8, 2023
- Accessing a Central Venous Access Device (PICC) | May 4, 2023
- Basic CVAD Management Practical session | May 4, 2023
- Glucometers | April 17, 2023
- Wound Care Championship Program | July 28, 2022
- Excellence in Oncology Care (EIOC) 2021 | October 21-23, 2022
- SSI, VAP, CAUTI, CLABSI Care Bundles Infection Control | October 26, 2020
- Infection Prevention & Control Training | October 26, 2020
- Developing Your Leadership Potential | September 12, 2020
- Insulin Management | August 23, 2020
- Fire Safety Fundamentals and Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers (Dubai Civil Defence Approved) | December 11, 2019
- Recognition and Response to the Deteriorating Patient | August 26, 2019
- Advanced Wound Management | April 18, 2019
- Assessment Series | March 13, 2019
- Diabetes Therapies Through the Ages From Past to Present and Beyond | March 4, 2019
- Preceptorship Course | February 26, 2019
- Enterostomal Care Workshop | October 22, 2018
- PPE and Isolation Precaution | March 18, 2018
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | September 4, 2017
- ACLS Preparation Course | August 29, 2017
- AHA Electrocardiogram Training | August 17, 2017
- PICC Line Education | June 19, 2016
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Workshop | May 18, 2017
- Skills in Managing Violent and Aggressive Patients | February 17, 2016
- UAE CANCER CONGRESS 2016 | October 22, 2016
- Endotool E-Learning Version 2 | July 26, 2016
- Safety Precautions in Handling Chemo | January 12, 2016
- Tracheostomy Care Workshop | January 26, 2015
- The Arts & Science of Wound Care: The Fundamentals of Wound Management | January 27, 2015
REGISTRATION HISTORY
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Registration Number: 0570847
Validity: September 1, 2009- September 1, 2026
Professional Healthcare License - Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Registered Nurse
Registration Number: DHA-P-00009778
Validity: April 16, 2012- April 22, 2023
Australian Health Regulation Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
Registered Nurse
Registration Number: NMW0002671378
Validity: April 4, 2023- May 25, 2025
Personal Information
- Full Name: Karen Ann Joy Berboso Pacheco
- Age: 36 years old
- Visa: Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482)
- Passport Number: P5046348B
- Date of Birth: September 1 1988
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Language Known: English, Filipino
DECLARATION
KAREN ANN JOY B. PACHECO
The Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at .
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
South-East Regional Hospital Bega
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (Oncology) Unit
American Hospital Dubai
03.2012 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Meycauayan Doctor’s Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
High School Diploma -
Meycauayan College
Grade School Diploma -
Iba Elementary School
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