Marilou Albay-Balneg
34 Acton Street ,NSW
Summary
At Canterbury Hospital, I excelled as a Registered Nurse, enhancing patient outcomes through expert intravenous therapy and compassionate care. My collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and commitment to accurate documentation significantly improved departmental performance metrics. Skilled in both clinical judgment and patient communication, I consistently delivered high-quality care, achieving notable patient satisfaction. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-Register nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Register nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical surgical, rehab, emergency department specialty. Dynamic emergency department 8 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level register nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency and medical surgical specialty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Canterbury Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Person- Centred Diabetes Care - Graduate Diploma in Person- Centred Diabetes Care
University of Western Sydney
07.2024
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Western Sydney
Parramata , NSW06.2022
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Western Sydney
Parramatta, NSW01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Technology of Sydney
Jones Street Broadway, Ultimo NSW12.2014
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Pre-and Post-Operative Care
Compassionate Care
Clinical judgment
Vital signs monitoring
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate and Caring
Infection Control
Patient Care Assessment
Documentation
Accurate Documentation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Patient Assessments
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certified in CPR/AED
Vitals monitoring
Cardiac monitors
Nursing Performance Assessment
Clear Patient Communication
Diabetes management
Routine Examinations
Diet and Nutrition
Insulin medication assistance
Collecting vitals
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Canterbury Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Graduate Diploma in Person- Centred Diabetes Care - Graduate Diploma in Person- Centred Diabetes Care
University of Western Sydney
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Western Sydney
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Technology of Sydney
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