KRISTINE TAMACA
Swan Hill,Victoria
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in emergency and post-anaesthesia care, providing timely assessment, monitoring, and compassionate support in urgent settings. Known for calm decision-making, clear communication with doctors and allied health staff, and reassurance for patients and families during fast-paced clinical work.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Swan Hill District Health
Swan Hill, Victoria
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered timely emergency nursing care to stabilize patients in Swan Hill District Health Emergency Department.
- Coordinated with doctors, paramedics, and allied health staff to enhance comprehensive patient care.
- Managed urgent situations with calmness, offering reassurance to patients and families to alleviate anxiety.
Staff Nurse – Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored post-anesthesia recovery patients to identify and respond to complications promptly.
- Assessed airway, breathing, circulation, and consciousness in PACU patients.
- Assessed airway, breathing, circulation, and consciousness to ensure safe recovery from anesthesia.
- Administered pain management treatments to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Administered prescribed analgesia and antiemetics following recovery protocols.
Senior Staff Nurse – Accident and Emergency Department
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed acute changes in patient status through rapid identification of problems and initiation of interventions.
- Delivered CBRNE training to A&E staff, improving preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents from December 2022 to December 2023.
- Facilitated discussions and activities for the Filipino group during Cultural Awareness Week at York Hospital.
- Mentored nursing students and newly qualified nurses, fostering skill development and confidence in clinical practice.
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Transition of the COVID-19 high dependency unit after AMU nurses redeployed, rapidly developed skills to care for critically ill patients.
- Delivered direct patient care through wound dressing, medication administration, and IV therapy to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assessed patients, monitored vital signs, and escalated clinical concerns promptly.
- Administered prescribed medicines safely in line with NHS policies and procedures.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Trust wards.
Charge Nurse – Emergency Department
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Welcomed patients and guided them to appropriate treatment areas while completing triage assessments; by directing patients to the correct treatment areas and completing triage.
- Coordinated patient movement by assigning tasks and monitoring progress to ensure efficient flow throughout the department.
- Assisted nursing staff with interventions, admission processing, discharge steps, break coverage, and addressing patient and family concerns to enhance overall department function.
- Collaborated with team members to support patient care and guide junior nurses while maintaining composure under pressure.
Senior Staff Nurse – Emergency Department
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi
10.2014 - 02.2019
- - Achieved SKMC Professional Nurse Clinical Ladder – Level IV in November 2018, recognizing advanced nursing practice and leadership in clinical settings.
- - Instructed Trauma Nursing Core Course, equipping nurses with essential trauma care skills and knowledge.
- - Mentored nursing students and newly hired nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in emergency care.
Staff Nurse III – Emergency Department
Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital
Manila
12.2011 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse III - Operating Room and Delivery Room
Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital
Manila
01.2010 - 12.2011
Nurse Volunteer
Ospital ng Tondo
Manila
10.2008 - 09.2009
Education
12 Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation -
University of York
England01-2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Acute Medicine
University of South Wales
Pontypridd, RCT01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines01-2008
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- IV therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Emotional resilience
Personal Information
Title: B.S.N., R.N., PGDIP
Certification
- Advanced Life Support, by the Australian Resuscitation Council
Affiliations
- Operation Smile UK: Since November 2019
- Operation Smile UAE: Since November 2016
- Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (March 7, 2019)
- Special Olympics IX Mena Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (March 2018)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Swan Hill District Health
07.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse – Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Staff Nurse – Accident and Emergency Department
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
07.2020 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2019 - 07.2020
Charge Nurse – Emergency Department
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
02.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Staff Nurse – Emergency Department
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
10.2014 - 02.2019
Staff Nurse III – Emergency Department
Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital
12.2011 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse III - Operating Room and Delivery Room
Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2011
Nurse Volunteer
Ospital ng Tondo
10.2008 - 09.2009
12 Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation -
University of York
Postgraduate Diploma - Acute Medicine
University of South Wales
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas