Ma. Rencel Zarene Dedace

REGISTERED NURSE ON DUTY (2017 until present)

• Provides safe and quality care following the systematic way of nursing process and comprehensive patient assessments. Develop individualized care plans and ensuring involvement of the resident and their next of kin with their plan of care.
• Conducts routine checks and maintained safety of the residents and staff during shift.
• Promote healing, recovery or preventing any further injuries by managing wound care and dressing changes.
• Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop holistic patient care strategies.
• Assisted doctors during reviews and examinations to provide seamless patient care, and ensures follow up, proper documentation, handover and notification done post doctor's visit.
• Enhances patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

INFECTION PREVENTION LEAD (2021 to 2024)

• Streamlined reporting processes to maintain accurate records of infection control data for regulatory agencies.
• Reviews Infection Reports of residents under care and collaborates with clinicians regarding management and plan for prevention or minimising of risk thus improving overall patient care standards.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address infection prevention concerns.
• Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
• Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
• Contributed in brain storming or ideas and set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures during the IPC Lead meeting in the head office.
• Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by serving as a resource on infection prevention best practices.
• Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
• Increased compliance with hand hygiene and personal protective equipment practices through ongoing education and training sessions for staff members.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions to prevent spread of infection.

TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT NURSE (2023)

• Assisted with the launch and monitoring of AUSMED, the company's Online CPD and training portfolio.
• Collaborated with quality team in creating the company's training schedule for the financial year.
• Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Prompted and assisted staff members with their online training.
• Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
• Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and encouraging feedback from all participants.
• Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
• Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
• Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.

REGISTERED NURSE ON DUTY (2015 until present)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions considering individuals' acuity levels and needs.
• Provides safe and quality care following the systematic way of nursing process.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Thorough assessments of residents to identify changes in condition, promptly managing within scope of nursing practice and notifying physicians and other allied health care.
• Respectful and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex needs of residents under care.
• Safely administer medications according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Proper documentation and record details regarding patient care ensuring confidentiality is maintained as needed.
• Providing quality, compassionate, and holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security in the facility, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations to best capability.
• Collaborated with leadership and advocacy to devise initiatives for improving team satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Assisted in the orientation/training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Encourages colleagues in driving successful patient-outcomes by prioritizing standard of care, best practices and respecting the residents choices.

ACTING CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER (2019)

• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by organising and optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
• Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
• Assisted with ACFI (now AN ACC) clinical documentations.
• Accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
• Promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records.
• Conducted routine performance evaluations and appraisals, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
• Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
• Collaborated with team members to share knowledge and keep workflow moving smoothly.