Melissa Florendo
St Clair,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and clinically experienced Registered Nurse with over 14 years in medical-surgical, acute, and public health settings. AHPRA-registered for Australian practice, proficient in Best Practice and EMR systems, and demonstrates a strong commitment to infection control, patient-centered care, and procedural support across diverse clinical environments. Highly skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication, with a proven ability to foster team collaboration and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently delivering efficient and compassionate care in dynamic settings while leveraging expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Skin Cancer Clinic & Medical Centre
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in >10 minor skin cancer procedures weekly, including excisions, biopsies, grafts, and flaps.
- Provided post-op wound care, photodynamic therapy support, suture removal, and patient education.
- Documented procedures using Best Practice and managed clinical photography for progression tracking.
- Ensured rigorous infection control and managed patient communications and appointment coordination.
Registered Nurse
Kuwait Oil Company – Ahmadi Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Delivered holistic nursing across medical and surgical units; supervised ancillary staff for cohesive care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, administered medications, managed IVs, and supported pre- and post-operative care.
- Responded to emergencies with rapid stabilisation and life-saving interventions; operated infusion pumps, ECGs, and oxygen therapy.
- Accurately maintained electronic patient records via HIMS.
Registered Nurse
Department of Health, Batangas City Health Office
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered community primary healthcare aligned with universal health principles.
- Administered EPI vaccines, assisted minor procedures, provided health education, and supported chronic illness management (TB, diabetes).
Registered Nurse
Batangas Health Care Hospital – Jesus of Nazareth
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Managed high-acuity medical-surgical caseloads with early intervention, clinical assessments, and care planning.
- Performed transfusions, airway management, BLS/ACLS, and sterile wound care; maintained life-support equipment reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Beda College
04-2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College of Manila
Manila06-2004
Skills
- Clinical & Procedural: Wound care, suture removal, IV cannulation, photodynamic therapy, emergency response (BLS/ACLS)
- Technical: Best Practice software, EMR/HIMS systems, patient documentation, triage
- Soft Skills: Empathy, communication, teamwork, attention to detail, patient education
- Additional: Infection control, phlebotomy, medical-surgical care, public health outreach
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care planning
- Treatment Planning
- Evaluations
Certification
- AHPRA Registered (2025-01–2026-05)
- CPR Certification (2025-02–2026-02)
- First Aid (2024-02–2027-02)
- Working with Children Check (2024-10–2028-05)
- Manual Handling (2024-04–Present)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (2023-04–Present)
- Full Driver’s Licence (2024-01–2029-01)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Skin Cancer Clinic & Medical Centre
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kuwait Oil Company – Ahmadi Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Department of Health, Batangas City Health Office
01.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
Batangas Health Care Hospital – Jesus of Nazareth
10.2007 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Beda College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College of Manila
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