Patient-oriented Nurse 15 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 Renal and Intensive Care specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Haemodialysis
St John Of God Healthcare, Bunbury Health Campus
04.2023 - Current
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing haemodialysis therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with End Stage Renal Disease undergoing Haemodialysis Treatments.
Registered Nurse II Heamodialysis
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
11.2020 - 03.2023
Skills and responsibilities:
Manages a client case load and delivers nursing care in accordance with unit protocols and best practices guidelines
Supervise new staff and assist in their education
Provides a holistic approach to client care, contributing to the multidisciplinary te am a nd making referrals if needed
Coordinate and provide support to the Clinical Nurse or Unit Manager if needed.
Contributes to the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Northland District Health Board
03.2019 - 10.2020
Providing safe and therapeutic haemodialysis treatments for both chronic and acute patients.
Provide supportive care to patients with ESRF, ARF and to those receiving home haemodialysis throughout northland and satellite units.
Maintaining and enhancing the professional standards of nursing and participate as an effective member of the wider organization
Sets high personal standards and strives to achieving goals.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hauora Tairawhiti Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
Assess patient’s conditions and provided dedicated patient care.
Devise and implement individualized patient care plans.
Observe patient's vitals and provide feedback to healthcare professionals regarding observations.
Ensure all diagnostic tests are carried out appropriately.
Act as a patient advocate and provide appropriate support to family members.
Provides one on one care on patients needing respiratory support and operate ISTAT machine for blood gas monitoring.
Respond to emergency situations in a proactive manner.
Evaluate diagnostic test results.
Take samples for lab findings and order prescribed medications.
Interpret telemetry readings a nd know when to act accordingly.
Proper knowledge and handling of High Flow, CPAP/BIPAP machines.
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Ryman Healthcare
04.2017 - 06.2017
Display competence in the safety and emergency protocols within the complex.
Responsible for the safe storage, administration and checking of medications according to Ryman protocols and NZ medicines Act.
Provides supervision, assistance and direction to carers to implement care instructions as detailed in the residents care plan.
Ensures ongoing assessment of resident’s care plan.
Provides optimal nursing care to all the residents according to the nursing process to meet their needs and goals.
Registered Nurse Haemodialysis
SEHA Dialysis Services
08.2014 - 04.2016
Conducts vascular surveillance every month to all the patients being a member of the vascular link team.
Initiate and administer haemodialysis treatment via subclavian catheters, A-V grafts and fistulas, administer parental and PO medications, fluid therapy, blood products.
Responsible for the application of dialysis nursing skills in delivery of treatment to patients, including venipuncture, catheter care, medication administration, anemia management, blood draws, wound care , basic EKG interpretation, recognition of cardiac arrests and performance of CPR.
Provided diabetes , hypertension, and nutritional education to haemodialysis patients.
Perform analysis of patient's data; assess and monitor status of vascular access, review laboratory results, assess patient's condition throughout the procedure and report any relevant changes or abnormalities to physician.
Expert in using Fresenius 5008s , Braun Dialog plus HDF machines
Nurse Unit Manager
Hemotek Renal Centre
11.2010 - 02.2013
Reinforced leadership skills by fulfilling managerial role.
Prioritize and strategically re arrange patient assignments throughout the workday based on acuity level and medical necessities of critically ill patients.
Initiate communication with multiple physicians to obtain patient assignments and delegate assignments to staff nurses.
Registered Nurse
Vigan Polyclinic Inc
06.2008 - 11.2010
Triaging patients in order of their immediate needs or emergencies.
Initiated and implemented individual care plans, involving patient and family.
Provide nursing care in accordance with established standards, performed clinical a nd technical aspects of care according to established policies and procedures.
Performed specialized, lifesaving treatments such as basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, paediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation.
Ability to provide high -quality, compassionate ca re in a fast-paced work environment.
Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures a nd other aspects of therapeutic regimens including medication and pain management techniques.
Initiated perioperative and medical teaching in accordance with client's needs including assessment and documentation.
Education
Nursing New Zealand
Wesley Institute of Learning
New Zealand
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Skills
Emergency Procedures
Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
OSHA Safety Expertise
Strong Clinical Judgment
Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Disease Management Programs
Accomplishments
Core Advanced Training
Basics for Intensive Care Support
Haemodialysis Training Course
Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines
Certificate of Proficiency: Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Haemodialysis
St John Of God Healthcare, Bunbury Health Campus
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse II Heamodialysis
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
11.2020 - 03.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Northland District Health Board
03.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Ryman Healthcare
04.2017 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hauora Tairawhiti Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse Haemodialysis
SEHA Dialysis Services
08.2014 - 04.2016
Nurse Unit Manager
Hemotek Renal Centre
11.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Vigan Polyclinic Inc
06.2008 - 11.2010
Nursing New Zealand
Wesley Institute of Learning
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
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