Nica Rafael
Reservoir,VIC
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse with the ability to transition high-acuity clinical skills into community and home-based nursing, supporting clients with both health monitoring and basic activities of daily living.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Epworth Healthcare
Richmond, VIC
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients during intensive care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare procedures and recovery processes.
- Assisted in emergency procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings that addressed the needs of each patient served.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Monitored patient vitals and responded to critical changes in condition.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for intensive care patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures during emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety in the unit.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ospital ng Makati
Makati, Philippines
10.2009 - 02.2015
- Monitored patient vitals and responded to critical changes in condition.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for intensive care patients.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures during emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Deakin University
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines03-2008
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Patient management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient care planning
Certification
AHPRA Licensed Number NMW0002619903
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Epworth Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ospital ng Makati
10.2009 - 02.2015
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Deakin University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University