Ma Leonidas Ortega
Nudgee,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Casual
St. Vincent Northside Hospital
Rode Road , Chermside, QLD
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved clinical outcomes within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Permanent
The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Health
Rode Road,Chermside, QLD
08.2007 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patient's undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care team assignments to discharges
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Galang Medical Center College
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines10.1992
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Discharging
- IV Cannulation and Venepuncture
- Pain Management
- Administer Medication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Removing Sutures
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- ADL assistance
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Casual
St. Vincent Northside Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Permanent
The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Health
08.2007 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Galang Medical Center College