Maribeth Agbayani
Summary
A highly adaptable and compassionate Registered Nurse with 32 years of diverse clinical experience, including extensive experience in the Surgical Unit for 11 years in the Philippines, Acute Medical Unit for 6 years in the United Kingdom, Surgical and Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for 15 years up to present in Australia. My proven track record encompasses delivering high quality patient care ensuring safety , and positive outcomes within acute and post operative settings. I excel in patient education and multidisciplinary teamwork, consistently demonstrating professional excellence and a commitment to patient well- being.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Townsvile University Hospital
05.2010 - Current
- Assess patient conditions post-anaesthesia to ensure safe recovery.
- Assist in managing pain relief protocols and medication administration.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
- Maintain accurate patient records in electronic health record systems.
- Implement infection control measures within the environment.
- Provide timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Enhance patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anaesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Ensure continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Increase the quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Promote teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provide skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Participate in training graduate and new nurses, as well as student nurses, in proper techniques, care standards, policies, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward 2
Townsville University Hospital
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitor vital signs, reporting changes to physicians promptly.
- Educate patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Mentor junior nurses, fostering professional development and best practices.
- Respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring team preparedness and effective action during crises.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative phases.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Ward
Whiteabbey Hospital (NHS)
06.2003 - 06.2009
- Admit, transfer, and discharges patients, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Train and mentor junior nursing staff on clinical procedures, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and improved outcomes.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and personal hygiene, to promote comfort and dignity.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educate patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Education
Passed - National Council Licensure Examination
NCLEX RN
USA10-2006
Passed -
Nurse Licensure Examination (RN)
Philippines01-1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Davao City, Philippines03-1991
Skills
- Teamwork
- Pain Management
- Infection Control
- Airway Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Post-anaesthesia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Anaesthesia recovery
- Analgesia pumps
- Critical thinking
- Patient recovery assessments
- Medication administration
- Ethical practice
- Discharge planning
Payroll Number
205458
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Townsvile University Hospital
05.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward 2
Townsville University Hospital
08.2009 - 05.2010
Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Ward
Whiteabbey Hospital (NHS)
06.2003 - 06.2009
Passed - National Council Licensure Examination
NCLEX RN
Passed -
Nurse Licensure Examination (RN)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College