Paige Antoinette Par
Registered Nurse
Docklands,Australia
Summary
Eager to join and secure a Registered Nurse position. To utilise extensive clinical / administrative work and overall interpersonal skills through patient-centered care and wholistic approach to support both patients and staff. Qualified and dynamic Dementia-link Nurse and band 6 in the Acute Medical Unit/ Emergency Department Nurse back in the UK. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Unit/Emergency Department
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading, Berkshire
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Work in critical area of Emergency Department to deliver acute care nursing
- Manage patient care team to provide full range of patient services
- Provide complex clinical assessments, diagnostic testing and therapies for acutely ill patients
- Administer medications and perform general physical therapy on patients
- Draw blood, take vital signs, administer IV’s, utilise electrical medical devices and conduct testing
- Document patient care and status, while maintaining internal guidelines and external standards
- Collaborate with doctors and nursing staff to help patients to minimise complications and improve overall health
- Assess family needs, relay critical information and provide emotional support
- Attend staff meetings, project meetings, conferences and continuing education programs.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
Reading, Berkshire
11.2014 - 02.2019
- Administrative and medical duties associated with providing care to patience with dementia
- Assisting them with their daily needs, both personal and medical
- Aid them with their personal care, medication administration, routine GP referrals, monthly weight and health monitoring
- Updating records and proper liaising with district nurses, CPN’s and other healthcare professional to promote their utmost wellbeing
- Leading a team of exceptional individual per shift as rotational system.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
Senior Healthcare- Enrolled Nurse
Applegarth Carehome
Slough, Berkshire
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Administrative duties associated with providing care to elderly clients, in the comfort of residential homes, assisting them in their daily needs
- Assisting with their personal care, administer medication, routine health checks and weight monitoring
- Updating their records ensuring accuracy of content as rotational staff required consistency and accuracy of all personal records
- Performing secretarial/receptionist duties as part of the rotational system
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Careworker & Duty Administrator
Carefirst24
Wimbledon, England
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Administrative duties associated with providing care to clients, mostly elderly, in their homes, assisting them in their daily needs
- Updating their records ensuring accuracy of content as rotational staff required consistency and accuracy of all personal records
- Performing secretarial/receptionist duties as part of the rotational system.
Customer Service Representative
WIPRO
Cebu, Philippines
10.2008 - 01.2010
- (Outsource provider to BT, Telesales professional for a global outsourced financial account
- Duties included answering queries and questions regarding credit card accounts and services on behalf of the client account
- Processing payment and direct debit enrolment
- Due to the financial aspect of the client account, the importance of accuracy was of paramount importance
- Administrative duties revolving around accuracy of data, accurate filing was therefore a governance of the role.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
Customer Service Representative
Aegis People Support Inc, Blue Shield of California
Cebu
09.2007 - 08.2008
- An administrative, telephone facing role, whereby I was the first point of contact for external clients, the Aegis receptionist
- Handling inbound and outbound calls for international clients with enquiries regarding their insurance benefits and which services they were eligible for
- Making sure all records were accurate and filed accordingly.
Clinical Instructor
Tecarro College Foundation Inc
Davao City, Philippines
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Supervision and support of students in classroom settings
- Organising and implementing social and academic activities and lectures
- Acted as tutor for students in fundamentals of nursing class and lecturing on basic Nursing skills and concept
- Providing comprehensive patient care for adult and geriatric patients in accordance with internationally accepted standards.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Davao Doctors Hospital Inc
Davao City, Philippines
08.2005 - 10.2006
- Providing comprehensive patient care for adult and geriatric patients in accordance with internationally accepted standards
- Assisted geriatric patients in medical therapy such as intravenous therapy, diabetes care, wound care & continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- Fulfilled role as a charge nurse with the responsibility to supervise 2 registered
- Nurses and 1 Nursing Aide on weekend shifts
- Acted as Patient advocate; assessing patient status and notifying physicians of clinical changes
- Providing care to medical patients and surgical patients during pre and post operative period
- Implementing total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Nursing
AHPRAA
12.2022 - Current
NMC PIN : 20C08630 - Preceptorship Programme
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading , Berkshire United Kingdom 05.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Davao City 06.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient carePerformed medical procedures, such as EKG, cannulation, venipuncture, cardiacMonitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, or administering medicationsCared for in-home dementia patients / residents in the confines of their own homes Injections / injectable medicationIntravenous careWound care and dressingEnemasPain assessments and managementsLeading a shift with other careers in the aim of making a healthy working environ-HMUTriageStepdownICUER Level 1 (Trauma)Care of drains/tubesPain managementIV therapyGood knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of productsMedical Records ManagingMedical office managementMedical liaising
Volunteer work
Senior citizen care
Daily living skill development
Intravenous therapy
High level of autonomy
Diabetes and nutrition education
Staff supervision
Infection control measures
Ear, nose and throat care
Referrences
Acute Medical Unit- Nurse Managers
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading, Berskshire, United Kingdom
01183226936
Marta Fernandes : marta.fernandes@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Philip Jones : philip.jones@royalberskhire.nhs.uk
Timeline
Nursing
AHPRAA
12.2022 - Current
NMC PIN : 20C08630 - Preceptorship Programme
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
05.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Unit/Emergency Department
Royal Berkshire Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2022
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
11.2014 - 02.2019
Senior Healthcare- Enrolled Nurse
Applegarth Carehome
05.2012 - 06.2014
Careworker & Duty Administrator
Carefirst24
02.2010 - 06.2011
Customer Service Representative
WIPRO
10.2008 - 01.2010
Customer Service Representative
Aegis People Support Inc, Blue Shield of California
09.2007 - 08.2008
Clinical Instructor
Tecarro College Foundation Inc
10.2006 - 04.2007
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Davao Doctors Hospital Inc
08.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
06.2002 - 05.2005