KEN RYAN GIMPAYAN
Ingle Farm,SA
Summary
A conscientious, competent and passionate Clinical Nurse, with more than a decade of intensive and diverse local and international nursing career path, including seven years of acute and surgical nursing experience within South Australia. Culturally sensitive with excellent common sense and decision-making abilities. With a proven ability to meet the holistic care needs of patients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. A proactive leader and team player able to accept challenges. Multi-skilled and self-motivated educator with a dedication for providing high-quality care using knowledge and compassion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
10.2019 - Current
- Leads the nursing team to ensure delivery of safe and quality care, maintain evidence-based practices, monitor patients' care, and ensure that all members of the nursing team work toward optimum quality standards at all times.
- Works actively with the Clinical Manager and the rest of the health care team in ensuring all clinical nursing practice and delivery of care of the shift is consistent with National standards and company's mission, vision and values, and accepts responsibility for professional activities that support service delivery and professional development.
- Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of overall goals, and provides direction and supervision of nursing staff and students.
Registered Nurse
Ashford Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Worked at the Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic and Urology wards of a private hospital
- Provided nursing care to patients with pre and post-surgical procedures, acute/chronic medical illnesses
- Advocated needs of, and helped patients and significant others in receiving proper medical care during hospitalisation
- Coordinated with patient, family, allied team, case managers, attending physician and surgeons in preparing discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to an extended care facility
- Assisted with patient care assignments, maintained drug accountability and ensured proper documentation and equipment maintenance.
Registered Nurse
BUPA Aged Care
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Facilitated the delivery of high-quality nursing care, blending skills in chronic and acute illness, with an individualised approach to the nursing care of all residents
- Responsible for a range of key direct care activities including providing and managing nursing care procedures, restorative care, safe behavioural management in dementia care, health emergency responses, including identification of acute deterioration in residents related to falls and infections compounded by co-morbidities, palliative care including complex pain management, medication administration, infection prevention and control programs.
Senior Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Centre
05.2009 - 06.2014
- Supervised and managed nursing staff for an 800-bed public hospital, actively involved in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect the complex cardiovascular system
- Worked to promote optimal cardiovascular health among clients through preventative measures that involve health counseling, screening, and stress tests, as well as disease prevention and management strategies
- Also assigned in the hospital’s Oncology, Kidney Transplant Unit, A-H1N1 Isolation unit, Psychiatric, Neurology Intensive Care and Emergency room
- Acted as a Nurse Facilitator and Clinical Instructor for Nursing students, committed to delivering effective instructional and theory background and helping develop better clinical experiences for students.
Education
Certificate III in Financial Services -
Department For Industry And Skills, SA
South Australia04.2018
Initial Registration for Overseas Nursing Bridging Course - undefined
ETEA Private College
Adelaide, SA12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, Philippines03.2008
Skills
Clinical skills Gained firm grasp of perioperative nursing initiatives, including critical care/emergency response, IV cannulation and male catheterisation With in-depth awareness of ethico-legal issues in Australia with a clear understanding of the concepts of confidentiality and patient rights and advocacy
Leadership Shown effective leadership having acted as a Clinical Manager, and ongoing role in mentoring student nurses and supervising staff Ability to engage staff through direct communication to promote teamwork, problem-solving and conflict resolution Able to perform well without supervision, take initiative and make decisions
Communication skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills encompassing, education, consultation, counselling, liaison, negotiation and advocacy Able to establish rapport and involve people in significant processes, and create relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment Proven effectiveness in working in an acute care environment, having worked in ED and ICU Adept in planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks efficiently while maintaining quality and integrity of service
References
- Mignon Mcdonald, Clinical Manager, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, mignon.mcdonald@calvarycare.org.au
- Sonia Mercorella, Hospital Coordinator, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, sonia.mercorella1@calvarycare.org.au
- Meegan Crannaford, Clinical Nurse, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, mjcrannaford@hotmail.com
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ashford Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
BUPA Aged Care
12.2016 - 10.2019
Senior Registered Nurse, Clinical Instructor
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Centre
05.2009 - 06.2014
Initial Registration for Overseas Nursing Bridging Course - undefined
ETEA Private College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Cebu Normal University
Certificate III in Financial Services -
Department For Industry And Skills, SA
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