KIERSTIN LORENZ CAHATE
Geelong,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated and patient-centric Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in public and private hospital settings, committed to delivering personalized care to a diverse patient population. Expertise in developing comprehensive care plans for individuals facing acute and chronic health challenges, ensuring that each patient's unique needs are met with compassion and precision. Strong advocate for patient rights, consistently enhancing the quality of care while adapting seamlessly to dynamic healthcare environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Asia Pacific Medical Center Aklan Inc
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Assistant Head Nurse
Mohammad Dossary Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Maintained current knowledge of nursing trends through participation in continuing education courses.
- Optimized resource utilization by managing staff schedules, equipment, and supplies effectively within budget constraints.
- Played a pivotal role in facilitating smooth transitions of care for patients discharged from the hospital by coordinating with outpatient services and follow-up care providers.
Staff Nurse
Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aklan State University
Banga, Aklan04.2011
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Charting and documenting
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Flexible
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Asia Pacific Medical Center Aklan Inc
01.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Head Nurse
Mohammad Dossary Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse
Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aklan State University
Licensures And Examinations
- Philippine Board of Nursing, 753748
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Nurse Specialized, 16-K-N-0044410
Procedures Performed
- Catheter Insertion
- Emergency Delivery
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- ECG
- IV Insertion
- Wound Dressing
- Defibrillation
Trainings And Seminars Attended
- Basic Life Support, 2024-08-07, Department of Health, Asia Pacific Medical Center-Aklan, Philippines
- Pediatric Advance Life Support, 2021-09-01, American Health Association, King Fahad Specialist- Dammam
- Basic Life Support, 2021-07-14, Saudi Heart Association, Mohammad Dossary Hospital, Saudi Arabia
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2019-06-01, American Health Association, Kingdom Of Doctor, Saudi Arabia
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, 2019-04-22, Saudi Heart Association, Mohammad Dossary Hospital, Saudi Arabia
- Evidenced Based Practice in Critical Care Medicines, 2018-04-12, Al mana General Hospital, ATC Auditorium Almana General Hospital
- Basic Ambulance Operation Course, 2014-09-23, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross –Aklan Chapter
- Instructors’ Training Course on First Aid Training and Basic Life Support- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, 2014-09-15, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross- Aklan Chapter
- Standard First Aid Training, 2014-06-04, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross- Aklan Chapter
- Participatory Hygiene & Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) Training for Facilitator, 2014-04-09, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross- Aklan Chapter
- Disaster Nursing Training Course, 2013-05-31, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross-Boracay Chapter
- Oncology (Lung Cancer), Care for Death and Dying, 2013-03-16, St. Gabriel Hospital, St. Gabriel Hospital
- Training on HIV Prevention for Community Health Volunteers, 2012-12-01, Philippine Red Cross
- Nursing Specialization & Certificate: Stepping Stone Towards Career Advancement & Recognition in Nursing, 2012-10-27, St. Gabriel Hospital, St. Gabriel Hospital
- Basic IV Training Program - Regular IV Training Program, 2012-05-25, Association Of Nursing Service Administrator of the Philippine, Aklan Mission Cooperative Hospital
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