Myrna Sigalat
Marsden Park,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years in Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery. Skilled in mentoring teams and streamlining care processes, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Wahroonga, NSW
11.2006 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and best practices for patient care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes to enhance safety and compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness.
- Monitored vital signs and managed acute conditions in high-pressure environments.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare teams, ensuring holistic care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Colorectal and Upper Gi Surgery
Bradford Royal Inffirmary
Bradford United Kingdom
10.2001 - 10.2006
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to assess patient condition accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical practices and professional development strategies.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record management.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare system, fostering collaborative care approaches.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administer comprehensive patient assessments to develop effective care plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Provided patient care, administering medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Enrolled Nurse , Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Singapore
06.1996 - 09.2001
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options and health management.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols, resulting in improved patient safety standards across units.
- Led initiatives for quality improvement projects, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Developed training programs for new nurses, focusing on clinical competencies and hospital policies.
- Streamlined workflow processes within nursing teams, improving efficiency in patient care delivery systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical Centre Lucena Educational Institution
Lucena City , Phjilippines03-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery
Sydney Adventist Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Colorectal and Upper Gi Surgery
Bradford Royal Inffirmary
10.2001 - 10.2006
Enrolled Nurse , Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
06.1996 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical Centre Lucena Educational Institution